Romans 15:8 “For I tell you that Christ has become a servant of the circumcised on…”

Romans 15:8

For I tell you that Christ has become a servant of the circumcised on behalf of God’s truth, to confirm the promises made to the patriarchs,

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Now I say that Jesus Christ was a minister of the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made unto the fathers:

World English Bible

Now I say that Christ has been made a servant of the circumcision for the truth of God, that he might confirm the promises given to the fathers,

American Standard Version

For I say that Christ hath been made a minister of the circumcision for the truth of God, that he might confirm the promises given unto the fathers,

Geneva Bible 1599

Nowe I say, that Iesus Christ was a minister of the circumcision, for the trueth of God, to confirme the promises made vnto the fathers.

Darby Translation

For I say that Jesus Christ became a minister of [the] circumcision for [the] truth of God, to confirm the promises of the fathers;

Young's Literal Translation

And I say Jesus Christ to have become a ministrant of circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises to the fathers,

Bible in Basic English

Now I say that Christ has been made a servant of the circumcision to give effect to the undertakings given by God to the fathers,

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Cross references

“I say”

Romans 3:26 1 Corinthians 1:12 1 Corinthians 10:19 1 Corinthians 10:29 1 Corinthians 15:50

Romans 3:26 · BSB

He did this to demonstrate His righteousness at the present time, so as to be just and to justify the one who has faith in Jesus.

1 Corinthians 1:12 · BSB

What I mean is this: Individuals among you are saying, “I follow Paul,” “I follow Apollos,” “I follow Cephas,” or “I follow Christ.”

1 Corinthians 10:19 · BSB

Am I suggesting, then, that food sacrificed to an idol is anything, or that an idol is anything?

1 Corinthians 10:29 · BSB

the other one’s conscience, I mean, not your own. For why should my freedom be determined by someone else’s conscience?

1 Corinthians 15:50 · BSB

Now I declare to you, brothers, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable.

“Jesus”

Matthew 15:24 John 1:11 Acts 13:46 Matthew 20:28 Romans 9:4 Romans 9:5

Matthew 15:24 · BSB

He answered, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.”

John 1:11 · BSB

He came to His own, and His own did not receive Him.

Acts 13:46 · BSB

Then Paul and Barnabas answered them boldly: “It was necessary to speak the word of God to you first. But since you reject it and do not consider yourselves worthy of eternal life, we now turn to the Gentiles.

Matthew 20:28 · BSB

just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.”

Romans 9:4 · BSB

the people of Israel. Theirs is the adoption as sons; theirs the divine glory and the covenants; theirs the giving of the law, the temple worship, and the promises.

Romans 9:5 · BSB

Theirs are the patriarchs, and from them proceeds the human descent of Christ, who is God over all, forever worthy of praise! Amen.

“for the”

2 Corinthians 1:20 Romans 3:3 Luke 1:70–73 Micah 7:20 Luke 1:54–56 Psalm 98:2

2 Corinthians 1:20 · BSB

For all the promises of God are “Yes” in Christ. And so through Him, our “Amen” is spoken to the glory of God.

Romans 3:3 · BSB

What if some did not have faith? Will their lack of faith nullify God’s faithfulness?

Luke 1:70–73 · BSB

as He spoke through His holy prophets, those of ages past,

Micah 7:20 · BSB

You will show faithfulness to Jacob and loving devotion to Abraham, as You swore to our fathers from the days of old.

Luke 1:54–56 · BSB

He has helped His servant Israel, remembering to be merciful,

Psalm 98:2 · BSB

The LORD has proclaimed His salvation and revealed His righteousness to the nations.

“truth”

John 10:16 Romans 15:16 Romans 11:22 Romans 11:30 Romans 9:23 Romans 9:24

John 10:16 · BSB

I have other sheep that are not of this fold. I must bring them in as well, and they will listen to My voice. Then there will be one flock and one shepherd.

Romans 15:16 · BSB

to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles in the priestly service of the gospel of God, so that the Gentiles might become an offering acceptable to God, sanctified by the Holy Spirit.

Romans 11:22 · BSB

Take notice, therefore, of the kindness and severity of God: severity to those who fell, but kindness to you, if you continue in His kindness. Otherwise you also will be cut off.

Romans 11:30 · BSB

Just as you who formerly disobeyed God have now received mercy through their disobedience,

Romans 9:23 · BSB

What if He did this to make the riches of His glory known to the vessels of His mercy, whom He prepared in advance for glory—

Romans 9:24 · BSB

including us, whom He has called not only from the Jews, but also from the Gentiles?

Also

Romans 4:16

Romans 4:16 · BSB

Therefore, the promise comes by faith, so that it may rest on grace and may be guaranteed to all Abraham’s offspring—not only to those who are of the law, but also to those who are of the faith of Abraham. He is the fath…

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

7Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring glory to God.

9so that the Gentiles may glorify God for His mercy. As it is written: “Therefore I will praise You among the Gentiles; I will sing hymns to Your name.”

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