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Romans 15:16

King James Version (KJV)

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Romans 15:16

Verse 16 of 33

Scripture focus

That I should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified by the Holy Ghost.

Romans 15:16 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Romans 15:16

Theological / Devotional

Minister. Gr. leitourgos (see on ch. 13:6).

To the Gentiles. See on Acts 9:15.

Ministering. Literally, “ministering as a priest.” The word occurs nowhere else in the NT.

Offering up. Gr. prosphora, literally, “a bringing to,” that is, to the altar, hence, “an offering” as the word is translated in Acts 21:26; Eph. 5:2; etc. Paul represents himself as a ministering priest. The preaching of the gospel is his priestly function. The believing Gentiles, purified and consecrated to God by the Holy Spirit, are his sacrifice. Such an offering is “acceptable” to God (see 1 Peter 2:5).

Holy Ghost. Rather, “Holy Spirit” (see on John 14:26). Only offerings sanctified by the Holy Spirit (see on Rom. 8:9) are acceptable with God.

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