^{8 Ref} 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,

^{9 Ref} and that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy; as it is written, Therefore will I give praise unto thee among the Gentiles, And sing unto thy name.

^{10 Ref} And again he saith, Rejoice, ye Gentiles, with his people.

^{11 Ref} And again, Praise the Lord, all ye Gentiles; And let all the peoples praise him.

^{12 Ref} And again, Isaiah saith, There shall be the root of Jesse, And he that ariseth to rule over the Gentiles; On him shall the Gentiles hope.

^{13 Ref} Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, in the power of the Holy Spirit.

^{14 Ref} And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethren, that ye yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another.

^{15 Ref} But I write the more boldly unto you in some measure, as putting you again in remembrance, because of the grace that was given me of God,

^{16 Ref} that I should be a minister of Christ Jesus unto the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be made acceptable, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit.