Romans 15:9

And that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy; as it is written, For this cause I will confess to thee among the Gentiles, and sing unto thy name.

Cross-references

Romans 15:6 Parallel

Romans 15:6 calls believers to glorify God with one voice—the unified praise that includes the Gentile glorification mentioned in Romans 15:9.

Romans 15:7 Parallel

Romans 15:7 commands mutual acceptance for God's glory—the practical outworking of the Gentile inclusion that leads to glorification in Romans 15:9.

Romans 1:21 Contrast

Romans 1:21 depicts Gentiles failing to glorify God—the opposite outcome of the mercy-driven glorification in Romans 15:9.

Romans 3:29 Parallel

Romans 3:29 affirms God is also God of Gentiles—the theological basis for the Gentile inclusion Paul celebrates in Romans 15:9.

Romans 14:11 Related theme

Romans 14:11 quotes Isaiah about every knee bowing—an OT prophecy of universal worship, echoing the theme of all peoples praising God found in Romans 15:9.

2 Samuel 22:50 is the source of the quotation: David confesses God among nations, prefiguring Christ's praise among Gentiles.

Psalm 18:49 Citation

Psalm 18:49 is the same quotation — David praises God among Gentiles, which Christ fulfills in Romans 15:9.

Colossians 3:11 removes ethnic barriers, stating Christ is all in all—directly undergirding why Gentiles now glorify God alongside Jews.

1 Peter 2:12 urges conduct so Gentiles glorify God—directly linking to the outcome of Gentiles glorifying God mentioned in Romans 15:9.

Revelation 7:9 shows a multi-ethnic multitude praising God—fulfilling the image of Gentiles glorifying God from Romans 15:9.

Deuteronomy 32:43 calls nations to rejoice with God's people — a parallel OT call for Gentile praise, cited later in Romans 15:10.

Revelation 15:4 declares all nations will worship God—explicitly matching the Gentile praise Paul cites in Romans 15:9.

Acts 13:48 Parallel

Acts 13:48 reports that Gentiles glorified the word of the Lord and believed—an example of the Gentile glorification Paul references.

Acts 11:18 Parallel

Acts 11:18 shows Jewish believers glorifying God because He granted repentance to Gentiles, fulfilling the very response Paul describes in Romans 15:9.

Acts 10:11 Historical context

Acts 10:11 records Peter's vision of the sheet with unclean animals, which opens the door for Gentile inclusion—directly illustrating the mercy that leads Gentiles to glorify God.

John 10:16 Allusion

In John 10:16, Jesus speaks of other sheep not of this fold, directly referring to Gentiles being brought into one flock.

Luke 2:32 Allusion

In Luke 2:32, Simeon declares Jesus a light for revelation to the Gentiles, directly aligning with Paul's message of Gentiles praising God.

Mark 7:28 Parallel

In Mark 7:28, the Syrophoenician woman's faith secures healing for her daughter, illustrating a Gentile receiving Jesus' mercy.

In Matthew 12:18, Isaiah's prophecy of the Servant proclaiming justice to the Gentiles directly echoes Paul's theme of Christ among the Gentiles.

Matthew 10:5 instructs disciples to avoid Gentiles—in direct contrast to the Gentile inclusion and praise central here.

Matthew 8:11 foretells many from east and west joining the patriarchs in the kingdom—a clear NT parallel to the Gentile praise here.

Malachi 1:11 declares God's name great among the nations with offerings—a direct prophecy of Gentile worship echoed in this verse.

Hosea 2:23 Citation

Hosea 2:23 promises that 'Not My People' become God's people—a key OT prophecy of Gentile adoption, directly supporting this praise theme.

Psalm 57:9 Parallel

Psalm 57:9 explicitly says 'I will praise thee among the nations' — an almost identical pledge to the one Paul quotes in Romans 15:9.

Psalm 86:15 Parallel

Psalm 86:15 describes God as merciful and abounding in steadfast love — the mercy for which Gentiles praise God in Romans 15:9.

Psalm 96:7 Parallel

Psalm 96:7 calls all families of peoples to ascribe glory to God — parallel to Gentiles glorifying God in Romans 15:9.

Psalm 98:3 Parallel

Psalm 98:3 says all ends of the earth have seen God's salvation — reinforcing the global scope of praise in Romans 15:9.

Psalm 113:3 Parallel

Psalm 113:3 calls for praise from sunrise to sunset — universal praise akin to Gentiles praising God in Romans 15:9.

Isaiah 11:10 Prophetic fulfillment

In Isaiah 11:10, nations rally to the Root of Jesse — a prophecy of Gentiles glorifying God, which Paul echoes.

Isaiah 42:6 Allusion

In Isaiah 42:6, the servant is a light to the Gentiles — directly supporting Paul's point that Gentiles glorify God.

In Isaiah 42:10, all the earth is called to sing praise — echoing the universal worship Paul describes.

In Isaiah 42:12, the islands are to give glory to the Lord — matching Paul's theme of Gentiles glorifying God.

Isaiah 51:5 Related theme

In Isaiah 51:5, the nations wait for God's salvation — reinforcing the Gentile hope Paul mentions.

Isaiah 56:3 Allusion

In Isaiah 56:3, foreigners are not excluded from God's people — a promise of Gentile inclusion that Paul sees fulfilled.

Isaiah 60:3 Allusion

In Isaiah 60:3, nations come to God's light — a clear prophecy of Gentile worship aligning with Romans 15:9.

Isaiah 60:6 Parallel

In Isaiah 60:6, shepherds from Sheba bring praise to the Lord — illustrating Gentiles glorifying God as in Romans.

Zechariah 8:20 foretells many peoples coming to seek the Lord—a direct parallel to the Gentile praise Paul highlights.

Philippians 2:11 says every tongue confesses Christ to God's glory—echoing the Gentile confession Paul cites in Romans 15:9.

Luke 14:23 Parallel

In Luke 14:23, the master compels outsiders to the banquet, symbolizing the invitation of Gentiles into God's kingdom.

2 Corinthians 1:20 Related theme

In 2 Corinthians 1:20, all God's promises are 'Yes' in Christ, bringing glory—reinforcing that Gentile praise fulfills these promises.

Titus 2:11 Related theme

Titus 2:11 declares God's grace appears to all people—grounding the Gentile glorification Paul refers to in Romans 15:9.

Ezekiel 16:61 Related theme

Ezekiel 16:61 shows God bringing other nations ('sisters') into covenant relationship, echoing the inclusion of Gentiles in praise here.

Psalm 138:2 Parallel

Psalm 138:2 thanks God for his steadfast love and faithfulness — echoing the mercy theme in Romans 15:9.

Psalm 117:2 Parallel

Psalm 117:2 magnifies God's great steadfast love — the love that prompts Gentile praise in Romans 15:9.

Psalm 115:1 Parallel

Psalm 115:1 directs glory to God for his steadfast love — similar to Gentiles glorifying God for mercy in Romans 15:9.

Psalm 100:5 Parallel

Psalm 100:5 declares God's steadfast love endures forever — the basis for the mercy Gentiles glorify in Romans 15:9.