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Now I say that Christ has been made a minister of the circumcision for the truth of God, that he might confirm the promises given to the fathers,
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Christ, Minister to the Jews
Paul affirms that Jesus's primary earthly mission was specifically to the Jewish people ('the circumcision'). Commentators explain that Christ was born a Jew, lived among them, and directed his preaching to them. This was not an accident but a deliberate act to show God's special regard for His covenant people, the initial recipients of His promises.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Now I say. I affirm, or maintain. I, a Jew, admit that his work had reference to the Jews; I affirm also that it had reference to…
A minister of the circumcision (διακονον περιτομης). Objective genitive, "a minister to the circumcision." Διακονον is predicate a…
19th Century
Anglican
Now I say...—Rather, For I say. My doctrine is that Christ came with a twofold purpose: on the one hand,…
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Baptist
It was to Abraham and his descendants that the promise was made that, in him, and in his seed, all the nations of the earth should be blessed. So o…
16th Century
Protestant
Now I say, that Jesus Christ, etc. He now shows that Christ has embraced us all, so that he leaves no difference between the Jews and the …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Now I say
Or affirm that Christ has received both Jews and Gentiles: that he has received the Jews, and therefore …
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Christ fulfilled the prophecies and promises relating to the Jews, and the Gentile converts could have no excuse for despising them. The Gentiles, …
13th Century
Catholic
The Apostle taught previously that the stronger should avoid causing the weak to stumble; here he teaches that the stronger should bear w…
