Romans 15:9

and Lit. but. A slight contrast or correction is implied; "to confirm indeed the promise given to Israel, but alsoto bring in mercy for the Gentiles."

for his mercy Lit. for mercy. The word "mercy" is here used, perhaps, with reference to the previous position of the Gentilesas "strangers from" an explicit "covenant of promise." (Ephesians 2:12) Cp. however Romans 11:32 for the real equality of mercy in allcases of salvation.

For this cause, &c. Psalms 18 (LXX. 17):49. Verbatim with LXX., only omitting the word "Lord."

St Paul interprets the ver. as ultimately fulfilled in Messiah, and as foretelling that He, as Saviour, shall rejoice among the Gentiles as the saved.