8 I maintain that Christ came as a servant to the Jews15:8. Literally, "of circumcision." to show God tells the truth, keeping the promises he made to their forefathers. 9 He also came that foreigners could praise God for his mercy, as Scripture says, "Therefore I will praise you among the foreigners; I will sing praises to your name."15:9. Quoting Psalms 18:49. 10 And also: "Foreigners, celebrate with his people!"15:10. Quoting Deuteronomy 32:43. 11 And again: "All you foreigners, praise the Lord, let all peoples praise him."15:11. Quoting Psalms 117:1. 12 And again, Isaiah says, "Jesse’s descendant will come to rule the nations, and foreigners will put their hope in him."15:12. Quoting Isaiah 11:10. "Jesse’s descendant." This refers to Jesse, the father of King David, who was the beginning of the royal line.
13 May the God of hope completely fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you will overflow with hope through the power of the Holy Spirit!