9 Christ also did this so that the non-Jewish people could praise God for the mercy he gives to them. The Scriptures say, “So I will give thanks to you among the people of other nations; I will sing praise to your name.” Psalm 18:49
10 And the Scriptures say, “You people of other nations should be happy together with God’s people.” Deuteronomy 32:43
11 The Scriptures also say, “Praise the Lord all you people of other nations; all people should praise the Lord.” Psalm 117:1
12 And Isaiah says, “Someone will come from Jesse’s family. He will come to rule over the nations, and they will put their hope in him.” Isaiah 11:10
13 I pray that the God who gives hope will fill you with much joy and peace as you trust in him. Then you will have more and more hope, and it will flow out of you by the power of the Holy Spirit.
14 My brothers and sisters, I know without a doubt that you are full of goodness and have all the knowledge you need. So you are certainly able to counsel each other.
15 But I have written to you very openly about some things that I wanted you to remember. I did this because God gave me this special gift: