“That I should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified by the Holy Ghost.”
to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles with the priestly duty of proclaiming the gospel of God, so that the offerings of the Gentiles may become acceptable, sanctified by the Holy Spirit. — Leitourgos (public minister, priest) Iēsou Christou (of Jesus Christ) eis ta ethnē (toward the Gentiles) with hierourgounta (performing priestly duties, offering sacrifice) to euangelion (the gospel) of God. Purpose: hina genētai (so that it may become) hē prosphora (the offering, sacrifice) tōn ethnōn (of the Gentiles) acceptable (euarestos), sanctified (hagiazō) by pneuma hagion (Holy Spirit). Paul's apostolic ministry is sacrificial priesthood—Gentiles themselves become acceptable offerings.
Church Fathers on Romans 15:16
“That I should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering (ἱερουργοὕντα) the Gospel of God.” For after his abundant proof of his statements, he draws his discourse to a more lofty tone, not speaking of mere service, as in the beginning, but of service and priestly ministering (λειτουργίαν καί ὶερουργίαν). For to me this is a priesthood, this preaching and declaring. This is the sacrifice I bring. Now no one will find fault with a priest, for being anxious…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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