Romans 15:8
“Now I say, that Iesus Christ was a Minister of the circumcision for the trueth of God, to confirme the promises made vnto the fathers:”
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Romans 15:8 Context
6That ye may with one mind and one mouth glorifie God, euen the Father of our Lord Iesus Christ. 7Wherfore receiue yee one another, as Christ also receiued vs, to the glory of God. 8Now I say, that Iesus Christ was a Minister of the circumcision for the trueth of God, to confirme the promises made vnto the fathers: 9And that the Gentiles might glorifie God for his mercie, as it is written, For this cause I will confesse to thee among the Gentiles, and sing vnto thy Name. 10And againe he saith, Reioyce yee Gentiles with his people.
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Other Translations for Romans 15:8
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:
- King James Version
For I say that Christ has become a servant to the circumcision on behalf of the truth of God to confirm the promises {given} to the fathers,
- New American Standard Version (1995)
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,
- American Standard Version (1901)
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,
- Basic English Bible
For I say that Jesus Christ became a minister of [the] circumcision for [the] truth of God, to confirm the promises of the fathers;
- Darby Bible
Now I say that Jesus Christ was a minister of the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made to the fathers:
- Webster's Bible
My meaning is that Christ has become a servant to the people of Israel in vindication of God's truthfulness-- in showing how sure are the promises made to our forefathers--
- Weymouth 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,
- World English Bible
For Y seie, that Jhesu Crist was a mynystre of circumcisioun for the treuthe of God, to conferme the biheestis of fadris.
- Wycliffe Bible
And I say Jesus Christ to have become a ministrant of circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises to the fathers,
- Youngs Literal Bible
Wesley's Notes for Romans 15:8
15:8 Now I say - The apostle here shows how Christ received us. Christ Jesus - Jesus is the name, Christ the surname. The latter was first known to the Jews; the former, to the gentiles. Therefore he is styled Jesus Christ, when the words stand in the common, natural order. When the order is inverted, as here, the office of Christ is more solemnly considered. Was a servant - Of his Father. Of the circumcision - For the salvation of the circumcised, the Jews. For the truth of God - To manifest the truth and fidelity of God.
People's Bible Notes for Romans 15:8
Ro 15:8 Now I say. Rather, "For I say". The work of Christ is given to show the spirit we ought to have. A minister of the circumcision. Christ became a minister of the circumcision; that is, a Jew, of the seed of Abraham. For the truth of God. The Scriptures had declared that he would be of the seed of Abraham. To confirm the promises. Had he not been of the circumcision, the promises would not have applied to him.