Romans 15:11
What does Romans 15:11 mean?
A plain-English look at Romans 15:11 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Romans 15:11 means
A further Scripture summons all Gentiles and all peoples to praise the Lord. The scope is explicitly global. God’s saving purpose is not limited to one nation; His mercy creates worshipers from every nation. Praise is the fitting response to grace, and the inclusion of the nations amplifies God’s glory. In a congregation of diverse believers, this verse validates a broad, outward-looking vision: the church is part of a worldwide chorus. Diversity in background becomes a feature of God’s praise, not a fault line for division.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And again, Praise the Lord, all ye Gentiles; And let all the peoples praise him.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And again, Praise the Lord, all ye Gentiles; and laud him, all ye people.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And again, Praise the Lord, all ye Gentiles; And let all the peoples praise him.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And again, Give praise to the Lord, all you Gentiles; and let all the nations give praise to him.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862and again, `Praise the Lord, all ye nations; and laud Him, all ye peoples;'
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And again: praise the Lord, all ye Gentiles: and magnify him, all ye people.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And again, Praise the Lord, all [ye] nations, and let all the peoples laud him.
Context
With two citations already supporting Gentile praise and shared rejoicing (vv.9–10), Paul now cites a text that calls all nations to praise. This widens the lens just before verse 12, where Isaiah focuses the hope of the nations on the promised ruler from Jesse’s line. The movement of the argument is deliberate: not only may Gentiles praise, they must and will, because this is God’s design fulfilled in the Messiah.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 117:1
O praise Jehovah, all ye nations; Laud him, all ye peoples.
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