For I tell you that Christ has become a servant of the Jews[a](A) on behalf of God’s truth, so that the promises(B) made to the patriarchs might be confirmed and, moreover, that the Gentiles(C) might glorify God(D) for his mercy. As it is written:

“Therefore I will praise you among the Gentiles;
    I will sing the praises of your name.”[b](E)

10 Again, it says,

“Rejoice, you Gentiles, with his people.”[c](F)

11 And again,

“Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles;
    let all the peoples extol him.”[d](G)

12 And again, Isaiah says,

“The Root of Jesse(H) will spring up,
    one who will arise to rule over the nations;
    in him the Gentiles will hope.”[e](I)

13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace(J) as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.(K)

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Footnotes

  1. Romans 15:8 Greek circumcision
  2. Romans 15:9 2 Samuel 22:50; Psalm 18:49
  3. Romans 15:10 Deut. 32:43
  4. Romans 15:11 Psalm 117:1
  5. Romans 15:12 Isaiah 11:10 (see Septuagint)

For I say that the Messiah became a servant of the circumcised[a] on behalf of God’s truth,(A) to confirm the promises to the fathers,(B) and so that Gentiles(C) may glorify God for His mercy.(D) As it is written:

Therefore I will praise You among the Gentiles,
and I will sing psalms to Your name.(E)[b]

10 Again it says: Rejoice, you Gentiles, with His people!(F)[c] 11 And again:

Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles;
all the peoples should praise Him!(G)[d]

12 And again, Isaiah says:

The root of Jesse(H) will appear,
the One who rises to rule the Gentiles;
the Gentiles will hope in Him.(I)[e]

13 Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him(J) so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.(K)

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