15. But in this letter I have been quite bold about certain subjects of which I have reminded you. I have been bold because of the privilege God has given me
16. of being a servant of Christ Jesus to work for the Gentiles. I serve like a priest in preaching the Good News from God, in order that the Gentiles may be an offering acceptable to God, dedicated to him by the Holy Spirit.
17. In union with Christ Jesus, then, I can be proud of my service for God.
18. I will be bold and speak only about what Christ has done through me to lead the Gentiles to obey God. He has done this by means of words and deeds,