Romans 15:8 Parallel Translations

Let me explain. Christ became a servant for the Jewish people to reveal God's truth. As a result, he fulfilled God's promise to the ancestors of the Jewish people.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

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:

ASV:

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,

BBE:

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,

DBY:

For I say that Jesus Christ became a minister of the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises of the fathers;

ERV:

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,

WEY:

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--

WBS:

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:

WEB:

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,

YLT:

And I say Jesus Christ to have become a ministrant of circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises to the fathers,

Romans 15:8 Cross References

XREF:

Matthew 15:24 But He answered and said, "I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel."

Acts 3:26 "For you first, God raised up His Servant and sent Him to bless you by turning every one of you from your wicked ways."

Romans 4:16 For this reason it is by faith, in order that it may be in accordance with grace, so that the promise will be guaranteed to all the descendants, not only to those who are of the Law, but also to those who are of the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all,

2 Corinthians 1:20 For as many as are the promises of God, in Him they are yes; therefore also through Him is our Amen to the glory of God through us. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

15:8 {5} Now I say that Jesus Christ was a minister of the {f} circumcision for the {g} truth of God, to confirm the promises [made] unto the fathers:
(5) An applying of the example of Christ to the Jews, whom he granted this honour for the promises which he made to their fathers, although they were ever so unworthy, in that he executed the office of a minister among them with marvellous patience: therefore much less ought the Gentiles despise them for certain faults, whom the Son of God esteemed so much.
(f) Of the circumcised Jews, for as long as he lived, he never went out of their midst.
(g) That God might be seen to be true.

PNT:

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.

WES:

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.

MHC:

15:8-13 Christ fulfilled the prophecies and promises relating to the Jews, and the Gentile converts could have no excuse for despising them. The Gentiles, being brought into the church, are companions in patience and tribulation. They should praise God. Calling upon all the nations to praise the Lord, shows that they shall have knowledge of him. We shall never seek to Christ till we trust in him. And the whole plan of redemption is suited to reconcile us to one another, as well as to our gracious God, so that an abiding hope of eternal life, through the sanctifying and comforting power of the Holy Spirit, may be attained. Our own power will never reach this; therefore where this hope is, and is abounding, the blessed Spirit must have all the glory. All joy and peace; all sorts of true joy and peace, so as to suppress doubts and fears, through the powerful working of the Holy Spirit.

CONC:

Behalf Christ Circumcised Circumcision Confirm Effect Fathers Forefathers God's Jews Meaning Minister Ministrant Order Patriarchs Promises Servant Showing Sure Truth Truthfulness Undertakings Vindication

Behalf Christ Circumcised Circumcision Confirm Effect Fathers God's Israel Jesus Jews Meaning Minister Order Promises Servant Show Showing Sure Truth Truthfulness Undertakings Vindication

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