8. For I tell you that Christ's life of service was on behalf of the Jews, to show that God is faithful, to make his promises to their ancestors come true,
9. and to enable even the Gentiles to praise God for his mercy. As the scripture says:“And so I will praise you among the Gentiles;I will sing praises to you.”
10. Again it says,“Rejoice, Gentiles, with God's people!”
11. And again,“Praise the Lord, all Gentiles;praise him, all peoples!”
12. And again, Isaiah says,“A descendant of Jesse will appear;he will come to rule the Gentiles,and they will put their hope in him.”
13. May God, the source of hope, fill you with all joy and peace by means of your faith in him, so that your hope will continue to grow by the power of the Holy Spirit.
14. My brothers and sisters, I myself feel sure that you are full of goodness, that you have all knowledge, and that you are able to teach one another.
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