10. The Scripture also says,“Be happy, you who are not Jews, together with his people.”
11. Again the Scripture says,“All you who are not Jews, praise the Lord.All you people, sing praises to him.”
12. And Isaiah says,“A new king will come from the family of Jesse.He will come to rule over the non-Jewish people,and they will have hope because of him.”
13. I pray that the God who gives hope will fill you with much joy and peace while you trust in him. Then your hope will overflow by the power of the Holy Spirit.
14. My brothers and sisters, I am sure that you are full of goodness. I know that you have all the knowledge you need and that you are able to teach each other.
15. But I have written to you very openly about some things I wanted you to remember. I did this because God gave me this special gift: