Romans 15:16
Romans · New Testament · Chapter 15
“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
What Does Romans 15:16 Mean?
Romans 15:16 is found in the book of Romans, chapter 15, verse 16 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Mission, and Spiritual Gifts.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Romans 15:16 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
John 14:6“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.”Romans 1:1“Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God,”Romans 12:1“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.”John 14:26“But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.”1 Peter 2:5“Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.”Psalms 19:14“Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.”Romans 11:13“For I speak to you Gentiles, inasmuch as I am the apostle of the Gentiles, I magnify mine office:”Acts 9:15“But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel:”Genesis 4:7“If thou doest well, shalt thou not be accepted? and if thou doest not well, sin lieth at the door. And unto thee shall be his desire, and thou shalt rule over him.”1 Timothy 2:7“Whereunto I am ordained a preacher, and an apostle, (I speak the truth in Christ, and lie not;) a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and verity.”2 Timothy 1:11“Whereunto I am appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles.”Hebrews 10:14“For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified.”Acts 22:21“And he said unto me, Depart: for I will send thee far hence unto the Gentiles.”Philippians 2:17“Yea, and if I be offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all.”1 Timothy 1:11“According to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust.”Isaiah 66:19“And I will set a sign among them, and I will send those that escape of them unto the nations, to Tarshish, Pul, and Lud, that draw the bow, to Tubal, and Javan, to the isles afar off, that have not heard my fame, neither have seen my glory; and they shall declare my glory among the Gentiles.”Acts 13:2“As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.”Acts 20:24“But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.”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:”Romans 15:18“For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me, to make the Gentiles obedient, by word and deed,”
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