Parallel Verses

Lexham Expanded Bible

For I say, Christ has become a servant of the circumcision on behalf of the truth of God, in order to confirm the promises to the fathers,

New American Standard Bible

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,

King James Version

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:

Holman Bible

For I say that the Messiah became a servant of the circumcised on behalf of God’s truth, to confirm the promises to the fathers,

International Standard Version

For I tell you that the Messiah became a servant of the circumcised on behalf of God's truth in order to confirm the promises given to our ancestors,

A Conservative Version

And I say, Christ Jesus became a helper of men of circumcision, for the sake of God's truth (in order to confirm the promises of the fathers),

American Standard Version

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,

Amplified

For I tell you that Christ has become a servant and a minister to the circumcision (Jews) on behalf of God’s truth, to confirm and verify the promises made to the fathers,

An Understandable Version

For I tell you that Christ was [appointed] to be a servant of the circumcised ones [i.e., the Jews], in order to uphold the truth of God. This was so He could confirm [as valid] the promises made to our forefathers,

Anderson New Testament

Now, I say, that Jesus Christ, as a minister, was of the circumcision for the sake of the truth of God, in order to con firm the promises made to the fathers,

Bible in Basic English

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,

Common New Testament

For I tell you that Christ has become a servant of the circumcised to show God's truth, to confirm the promises made to the patriarchs,

Daniel Mace New Testament

for I tell you, that Jesus Christ was a minister to the Jews, to manifest the veracity of God in fulfilling the promises made to the fathers:

Darby Translation

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

Godbey New Testament

For I say that Christ has been made minister of circumcision for the truth of God, that he might confirm the promises of the fathers,

Goodspeed New Testament

I hold that Christ has become an agent of circumcision to show God's truthfulness in carrying out the promises made to our forefathers,

John Wesley New Testament

Now I say, Christ Jesus was a servant of the circumcision, for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made to the fathers:

Julia Smith Translation

And I say Jesus Christ has become the servant of circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises of the fathers:

King James 2000

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:

Modern King James verseion

And I say, Jesus Christ has become a minister of the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made to the fathers,

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

And I say that Jesus Christ was a minister of the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made unto the fathers.

Moffatt New Testament

Christ, I mean, became a servant to the circumcised in order to prove God's honesty by fulfilling His promises to the fathers,

Montgomery New Testament

For I say that Christ has been made a minister of the Circumcision the people of Israel, in vindication of God's truth, so that he may confirm the promises given to our forefathers;

NET Bible

For I tell you that Christ has become a servant of the circumcised on behalf of God's truth to confirm the promises made to the fathers,

New Heart English 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,

Noyes New Testament

For I say that Christ became a minister to the circumcised for the sake of Gods truth, in order to make sure the promises given to the fathers;

Sawyer New Testament

For I say that Christ was made a minister of the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises of the fathers,

The Emphasized Bible

For I affirm Christ to have become a minister of circumcision in behalf of the truth of God, - to confirm the promises of the fathers,

Thomas Haweis New Testament

Now I say that Jesus Christ was the minister of circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made unto the fathers:

Twentieth Century New Testament

For I tell you that Christ, in vindication of God's truthfulness, has become a minister of the Covenant of Circumcision, so that he may fulfil the promises made to our ancestors,

Webster

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:

Weymouth New Testament

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--

Williams New Testament

Yes, I mean that Christ has become a servant to Israel to prove God's truthfulness, to make valid His promises to our forefathers,

World English 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,

Worrell New Testament

For I say that Christ hath become a minister of the circumcision, in behalf of God's truth, that He might confirm the promises made to the fathers;

Worsley New Testament

Now Jesus Christ was a minister of the circumcision for the manifestation of the truth of God, to confirm the promises made to the fathers:

Youngs Literal Translation

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

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
Now
δέ 
De 
but, and, now, then, also, yet, yea, so, moreover, nevertheless, for, even, , not tr
Usage: 2184

I say that
λέγω 
Lego 
Usage: 1045

Ἰησοῦς 
Iesous 
Usage: 969

Χριστός 
christos 
Usage: 557

was
γίνομαι 
Ginomai 
be, come to pass, be made, be done, come, become, God forbid , arise, have, be fulfilled, be married to, be preferred, not tr, , vr done
Usage: 531

διάκονος 
Diakonos 
Usage: 24

of the circumcision
περιτομή 
Peritome 
Usage: 34

for
ὑπέρ 
Huper 
Usage: 138

the truth
ἀλήθεια 
Aletheia 
Usage: 87

of God
θεός 
theos 
Usage: 1151

to
εἰς 
Eis 
into, to, unto, for, in, on, toward, against,
Usage: 1267

βεβαιόω 
Bebaioo 
Usage: 8

the promises
ἐπαγγελία 
Epaggelia 
Usage: 51

Devotionals

Devotionals containing Romans 15:8

References

American

Easton

Fausets

Morish

Images Romans 15:8

Prayers for Romans 15:8

Context Readings

Accept One Another According To Christ's Example

7 Therefore accept one another, just as Christ also has accepted you, to the glory of God. 8 For I say, Christ has become a servant of the circumcision on behalf of the truth of God, in order to confirm the promises to the fathers, 9 and that the Gentiles may glorify God for [his] mercy, just as it is written, "Because of this, I will praise you among the Gentiles, and I will sing praise to your name."



Cross References

Matthew 15:24

But he answered [and] said, "I was not sent except to the lost sheep of the house of Israel."

2 Corinthians 1:20

For as many as [are the] promises of God, in him [they are] "yes"; therefore also through him [is] the "amen" to the glory of God through us.

John 1:11

He came to his own [things], and his own [people] did not receive him.

Acts 3:25-26

You are the sons of the prophets and of the covenant that God ordained with your fathers, saying to Abraham, 'And in your offspring all the nations of the earth will be blessed.'

Psalm 98:2-3

Yahweh has made known his salvation; to the eyes of the nations he has revealed his righteousness.

Isaiah 24:15-16

Therefore glorify Yahweh in the east, the name of Yahweh the God of Israel in the coastlands of the sea.

Micah 7:20

You will show faithfulness to Jacob, and loyal love to Abraham, as you have sworn to our ancestors from the days of old.

Matthew 20:28

just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life [as] a ransom for many."

Luke 1:54-56

He has helped Israel his servant, remembering [his] mercy,

Luke 1:70-73

just as he spoke through the mouth of his holy prophets from earliest times--

John 10:16

And I have other sheep which are not from this fold. I must bring these also, and they will hear my voice, and they will become one flock--one shepherd.

Acts 13:46

Both Paul and Barnabas spoke boldly [and] said, "It was necessary [that] the word of God be spoken first to you, since you reject it and do not consider yourselves worthy of eternal life! Behold, we are turning to the Gentiles!

Romans 3:3

{What is the result} if some refused to believe? Their unbelief will not nullify the faithfulness of God, [will it]?

Romans 3:26

in the forbearance of God, for the demonstration of his righteousness in the present time, so that he should be just and the one who justifies the [person] by faith in Jesus.

Romans 4:16

Because of this, [it is] by faith, in order that [it may be] according to grace, so that the promise may be secure to all the descendants, not only to those of the law, but also to those of the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all

Romans 9:4-5

who are Israelites, [to] whom [belong] the adoption, and the glory, and the covenants, and the giving of the law, and the [temple] service, and the promises,

Romans 9:23-24

And [he did so] in order that he could make known the riches of his glory upon vessels of mercy that he prepared beforehand for glory,

Romans 11:22

See, then, the kindness and severity of God: severity upon those who have fallen, but upon you the kindness of God--if you continue in his kindness, for otherwise you also will be cut off.

Romans 11:30

For just as you formerly were disobedient to God, but now have been shown mercy because of the disobedience of these,

Romans 15:16

with the result that I am a servant of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles, serving the gospel of God as a priest, in order that the offering of the Gentiles may become acceptable, sanctified by the Holy Spirit.

1 Corinthians 1:12

But I say this, that each of you is saying, "I am with Paul," and "I [am] with Apollos," and "I [am] with Cephas," and "I [am] with Christ."

1 Corinthians 10:19

Therefore, what am I saying? That food sacrificed to idols is anything, or that an idol is anything?

1 Corinthians 10:29

Now I am not speaking about your own conscience, but the [conscience] of the other [person]. For why [is] my freedom judged by another's conscience?

1 Corinthians 15:50

But I say this, brothers, that flesh and blood is not able to inherit the kingdom of God, nor can corruption inherit incorruptibility.

Galatians 4:4-5

But when the fullness of time came, God sent out his Son, born of a woman, born under the law,

Ephesians 2:12-8

that you were at that time apart from Christ, alienated from the citizenship of Israel, and strangers to the covenants of promise, not having hope, and without God in the world.

1 Peter 2:9-10

But you [are] a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for [God's] possession, so that you may proclaim the virtues of the one who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light,

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