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Berean Standard Bible

“to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles in the priestly service of the gospel of God, so that the Gentiles might become an offering acceptable to God, sanctified by the Holy Spirit.”

Romans 15:16

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Near the end of his letter, Paul explains why he writes boldly to the Romans. He describes his calling in language borrowed from the temple.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles in the priestly service of the gospel of God, so that the Gentiles might become an offering acceptable to God, sanctified by the Holy Spirit.

World English Bible (WEB)

that I should be a servant of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles, serving as a priest of the Good News of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be made acceptable, sanctified by the Holy Spirit.

King James Version (KJV)

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.

American Standard Version (ASV)

that I should be a minister of Christ Jesus unto the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be made acceptable, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

To be a servant of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles, doing the work of a priest in the good news of God, so that the offering of the Gentiles might be pleasing to God, being made holy by the Holy Spirit.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

for my being a servant of Jesus Christ to the nations, acting as priest in the good news of God, that the offering up of the nations may become acceptable, sanctified by the Holy Spirit.

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Para ser ministro de Jesucristo á los Gentiles, ministrando el evangelio de Dios, para que la ofrenda de los Gentiles sea agradable, santificada por el Espíritu Santo.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

para ser servidor de Cristo para bien de los gentiles. Mi deber sacerdotal es llevarles el evangelio de Dios, a fin de presentar a los gentiles ante Dios como una ofrenda que a él le agrada, porque el Espíritu Santo la ha purificado.

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