Romans 3:29

Is he the God of the Jews only? is he not also of the Gentiles? Yes, of the Gentiles also:

Cross-references

In Romans 15:16, Paul describes his ministry as a priestly service to the Gentiles — confirming God's work among them.

In Romans 15:9-13, Paul strings OT quotes about Gentiles praising God — reinforcing their inclusion as God's people.

In Romans 9:24-26, Paul quotes Hosea to show God calls Gentiles 'my people' — fulfilling the inclusion of Gentiles.

Romans 1:16 Parallel

In Romans 1:16, Paul states the gospel is for Jew and Greek equally — supporting that God is God of both.

In Romans 11:13, Paul declares his apostleship to the Gentiles — directly embodying God being their God.

Romans 4:17 Parallel

In Romans 4:17, Abraham is called father of many nations, supporting the claim that God is God of Gentiles also.

Romans 1:5 Related theme

In Romans 1:5, Paul's mission to bring obedience of faith among all nations reinforces the universal scope of God's work.

In Romans 10:12, Paul explicitly states there is no distinction between Jew and Greek, directly echoing this verse.

Romans 4:9 Parallel

In Romans 4:9, the same question about circumcision versus uncircumcision is asked, with faith counted as righteousness for both.

Romans 11:12 Related theme

In Romans 11:12, Paul explains Israel's transgression brings riches to the Gentiles — showing God's plan includes them.

Romans 2:9 Parallel

In Romans 2:9, judgment is promised for both Jew and Greek, showing God's impartiality but in a different context.

Acts 22:21 Parallel

Acts 22:21 records God sending Paul to the Gentiles — directly echoing the truth that God is God of Gentiles.

Acts 9:15 Historical context

Acts 9:15 declares Paul a chosen instrument to bring God's name to Gentiles — affirming God's care for non-Jews.

Luke 24:47 Parallel

Luke 24:47 commands proclamation of repentance to all nations — directly supporting that God's salvation is for Gentiles.

Mark 16:15 Parallel

Mark 16:15 similarly commands global proclamation — showing God's message is for all, not just Jews.

In Matthew 28:19, Jesus commands making disciples of all nations — fulfilling the truth that God is God of Gentiles too.

Acts 26:17 Parallel

Acts 26:17 shows God sending Paul to the Gentiles — reinforcing the inclusive nature of God's plan.

Malachi 1:11 Prophetic fulfillment

Malachi 1:11 says God's name is great among the nations, with offerings made everywhere — indicating Gentile worship of the true God.

Zechariah 8:20–23 Prophetic fulfillment

Zechariah 8:20-23 envisions peoples from many nations seeking the Lord, supporting the truth that God welcomes Gentiles.

Zechariah 2:11 Prophetic fulfillment

Zechariah 2:11 promises many nations will join the Lord and be his people, directly reinforcing Paul's message.

In Galatians 3:25-29, Paul expands on this truth: in Christ, ethnic distinctions vanish, all are one through faith.

Hosea 1:10 Allusion

Hosea 1:10, cited in Romans 9:25-26, shows God calling 'not my people' as his children — a pattern fulfilled in Gentile inclusion.

Jeremiah 16:19 Prophetic fulfillment

Jeremiah 16:19 says nations will come to the Lord from the ends of the earth, anticipating Gentile inclusion.

Isaiah 54:5 Allusion

Isaiah 54:5 declares the Lord is 'God of the whole earth,' supporting Paul's assertion that God is not just for Jews.

Isaiah 19:23-25 foretells Egypt and Assyria being called God's people, directly confirming God's care for Gentiles.

Psalm 72:17 Allusion

Psalm 72:17 predicts all nations will be blessed through the king, reinforcing that God's salvation extends beyond Israel.

Psalm 67:2 Allusion

Psalm 67:2 prays that God's saving power be known among all nations, prefiguring Paul's point that God is God of Gentiles too.

Ephesians 3:6 reveals the mystery that Gentiles are fellow heirs and members of the same body, directly affirming God's inclusion of Gentiles.

Colossians 3:11 echoes that in Christ, there is no Greek or Jew, only Christ who is all and in all.

In 1 Corinthians 12:13, all believers, whether Jews or Greeks, are baptized into one body by the Spirit.

Acts 11:18 Parallel

Acts 11:18 concludes that God granted Gentiles repentance to life — a clear parallel to Paul's argument.

In Galatians 3:28, this unity in Christ breaks down all barriers, echoing that God is God of Gentiles too.

In Galatians 5:6, the irrelevance of circumcision aligns with God being God of both Jews and Gentiles — only faith matters.

1 Timothy 2:4 Related theme

In 1 Timothy 2:4, God's universal saving will reinforces that He is God of Gentiles too.

In 1 Timothy 2:5, the one God and one mediator for all people confirms that God is not exclusively Jewish.

Acts 28:28 Parallel

In Acts 28:28, Paul declares salvation sent to the Gentiles, echoing the principle that God is not only the God of Jews.

Acts 18:6 Parallel

In Acts 18:6, Paul turns to the Gentiles after Jewish rejection, embodying the truth that God is also God of Gentiles.

Acts 15:9 Parallel

In Acts 15:9, the Jerusalem council affirms that God cleanses both Jews and Gentiles by faith without distinction.

Exodus 20:2 Contrast

Exodus 20:2 presents God as the God who rescued Israel specifically, contrasting with Romans' universal claim.

Acts 10:35 Allusion

Acts 10:35 states God accepts those who fear Him in every nation — directly affirming Paul's point about Gentiles.

Acts 10:11 Parallel

Acts 10:11 describes the vision of clean and unclean animals — leading Peter to realize God accepts Gentiles.

Hosea 2:23 Allusion

Hosea 2:23 prophesies God saying to 'not My people' — 'You are My people' — a key OT promise of Gentile inclusion.

Jeremiah 32:27 declares God 'the God of all flesh' — directly supporting Paul's claim that He is God of Gentiles too.

Isaiah 19:25 calls Egypt and Assyria 'My people' and 'work of My hands' — showing God's care for Gentiles long before Paul's argument.

Psalm 49:1 Related theme

Psalm 49:1 calls all peoples to listen, signaling that God's wisdom is for everyone, not just Israel.

Mark 7:28 Parallel

Mark 7:28 records the same Canaanite woman's reply — her faith highlights God's openness to Gentiles.

Matthew 15:27 shows a Gentile woman's faith receiving crumbs from Jesus — illustrating God's mercy extending beyond Israel.

Numbers 15:29 establishes one law for native and stranger, showing OT precedent for including Gentiles under the same standard.

Numbers 35:15 extends cities of refuge to strangers, demonstrating God's provision for non-Israelites.

Numbers 19:10 applies purification rules to both Israelites and resident aliens, illustrating inclusion in ceremonial law.