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and that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy. As it is written, "Therefore will I give praise to you among the Gentiles, And sing to your name."
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A Gift of Pure Mercy
Commentators highlight a key distinction: while Jewish believers saw God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises, the inclusion of the Gentiles was an act of pure mercy. Having no prior covenant promises, the Gentiles' salvation is a direct, unearned gift, prompting them to glorify God for His grace.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And that the Gentiles, etc. The benefits of the gospel were not to be confined to the Jews; and as God designed that tho…
And that the Gentiles might praise (τα δε εθνη δοξασα). Coordinate with βεβαιωσα and εις το, to be repeated with τα εθνη, the accu…
19th Century
Anglican
For his mercy.—This means on account of His mercy. The Jews had their covenant to appeal to, and the attribute of God most clearly…
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Baptist
There were plain indications in the Old Testament that the blessing was meant for the Gentiles as well as for the Jews; but still, it was made know…
16th Century
Protestant
The Gentiles also, etc. This is the second point, which he spends more time proving, because it was not as evident.
The fi…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy In choosing them in Christ as vessels of mercy, and in redeeming them by…
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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…
