⁷ And for this purpose I was appointed a herald and an apostle—I am telling the truth, I am not lying^(A)—and a true and faithful teacher^(B) of the Gentiles.^(C)

¹¹ And of this gospel^(A) I was appointed^(B) a herald and an apostle and a teacher.^(C)

¹⁵ But the Lord said to Ananias, “Go! This man is my chosen instrument^(A) to proclaim my name to the Gentiles^(B) and their kings^(C) and to the people of Israel.

⁷ I became a servant of this gospel^(A) by the gift of God’s grace given me^(B) through the working of his power.^{(C) 8} Although I am less than the least of all the Lord’s people,^(D) this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles^(E) the boundless riches of Christ,^(F)

Paul’s Anguish Over Israel

9 I speak the truth in Christ—I am not lying,^(A) my conscience confirms^(B) it through the Holy Spirit—

²⁰ I assure you before God^(A) that what I am writing you is no lie.^(B)

⁵ if he did not spare the ancient world^(A) when he brought the flood on its ungodly people,^(B) but protected Noah, a preacher of righteousness, and seven others;^(C)

¹¹ that conforms to the gospel concerning the glory of the blessed God, which he entrusted to me.^(A)

The Lord’s Grace to Paul

¹² I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength,^(B) that he considered me trustworthy, appointing me to his service.^(C)

⁹ So those who rely on faith^(A) are blessed along with Abraham, the man of faith.^(B)