Romans 11:13
Romans 11:13 Meaning and Explanation
“For I speak to you Gentiles, inasmuch as I am the apostle of the Gentiles, I magnify mine office:”
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Read Full Chapter →Paul turns directly to his Gentile readers and honors the ministry God gave him to the nations.
What Does Romans 11:13 Mean?
Paul now addresses the Gentile believers in Rome plainly. He was sent especially to the nations, and he does not treat that calling lightly but honors it as a sacred trust given by God.
To magnify his office is to take it seriously, not for his own glory but for the good it can do. Faithfulness in one's calling, Paul shows, can serve far beyond its obvious bounds, for his very ministry to the Gentiles is part of God's larger design for Israel as well.
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What does Romans 11:13 mean?
Paul turns directly to his Gentile readers and honors the ministry God gave him to the nations.