But. speak to you that are Gentiles. Inasmuch then as. am an apostle of Gentiles,. glorify my ministry;

At this point Paul has something to say to the Gentiles. Apparently there was. real danger that some Gentile Christians had become arrogant concerning their inclusion and the Jewish exclusion. It appears that some might have thought that God was through with any of Jewish heritage.

"I am an apostle of Gentiles" -(Acts 26:17; Galatians 2:7)

"I glorify my ministry" -'I take pride in my ministry' (Wey). For. man of Paul's rich Jewish background (Romans 11:1), to say that he was proud to be the apostle to the Gentiles, demonstrates. man whose life had been radically changed.

Paul is being careful with his language here. He says, 'I'm proud that God wanted me to preach to Gentiles,. want Gentiles saved too', and yet at the same time, he is reminding the Gentiles, 'and God still wants Jews saved too'.

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