10 And again he saith, Rejoice, ye Gentiles, with his people.
10 And again it is said, "Rejoice, O Gentiles, with his people."
10 And this one: Outsiders and insiders, rejoice together!
10 And again he says: "Rejoice, O Gentiles, with His people!"
10 And in another place it is written, "Rejoice with his people, you Gentiles."
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Romans 15:10
Commentary on Romans 15:8-13
(Read Romans 15:8-13)
Christ fulfilled the prophecies and promises relating to the Jews, and the Gentile converts could have no excuse for despising them. The Gentiles, being brought into the church, are companions in patience and tribulation. They should praise God. Calling upon all the nations to praise the Lord, shows that they shall have knowledge of him. We shall never seek to Christ till we trust in him. And the whole plan of redemption is suited to reconcile us to one another, as well as to our gracious God, so that an abiding hope of eternal life, through the sanctifying and comforting power of the Holy Spirit, may be attained. Our own power will never reach this; therefore where this hope is, and is abounding, the blessed Spirit must have all the glory. "All joy and peace;" all sorts of true joy and peace, so as to suppress doubts and fears, through the powerful working of the Holy Spirit.