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Romans 15:10

What does Romans 15:10 mean?

A plain-English look at Romans 15:10 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Romans 15:10 means

Paul adds another Scripture that calls Gentiles to rejoice with God’s people. The note is not merely that Gentiles will praise, but that they will do so together with Israel. This shared joy displays reconciliation in God’s plan. The barriers of ethnicity and custom do not define the people of God; common rejoicing in the Lord does. The church is not a merger of two competing groups but one family delighting together in God’s saving work. Unity is therefore a matter of worship as much as of ethics.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And again he saith, Rejoice, ye Gentiles, with his people.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And again he saith, Rejoice, ye Gentiles, with his people.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And again he saith, Rejoice, ye Gentiles, with his people.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And again he says, Take part, you Gentiles, in the joy of his people.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and again it saith, `Rejoice ye nations, with His people;'

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And again he saith: rejoice ye Gentiles, with his people.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And again he says, Rejoice, nations, with his people.

Context

This second citation (after v.9) strengthens the case for Jew-Gentile unity, specifying that Gentiles rejoice “with his people.” It prepares for verse 11’s universal summons to praise and verse 12’s messianic anchor. The flow moves from Gentile praise, to shared praise with Israel, to a call upon all nations, culminating in hope focused on the Davidic root. Paul is building a Scriptural chorus to undergird his call to mutual reception and shared worship.

v.9and that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy; as it is written, Therefore will I give praise unto thee among the Gentiles, And sing unto thy name.

v.10This passage

v.11And again, Praise the Lord, all ye Gentiles; And let all the peoples praise him.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 138:4

    All the kings of the earth shall give thee thanks, O Jehovah, For they have heard the words of thy mouth.

  • Isaiah 42:10

    Sing unto Jehovah a new song, and his praise from the end of the earth; ye that go down to the sea, and all that is therein, the isles, and the inhabitants thereof.

  • Psalms 68:32

    Sing unto God, ye kingdoms of the earth; Oh sing praises unto the Lord; [Selah

  • Psalms 66:1

    Make a joyful noise unto God, all the earth:

  • Isaiah 24:14

    These shall lift up their voice, they shall shout; for the majesty of Jehovah they cry aloud from the sea.

  • Deuteronomy 32:43

    Rejoice, O ye nations, withhis people: For he will avenge the blood of his servants, And will render vengeance to his adversaries, And will make expiation for his land, for his people.

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