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Our apostle being now about to conclude his epistle to the church at Rome, excuses himself that he had written so largely and with such freedom to them, believing that they abounded in grace and knowledge, and were very fit and able to instruct and direct one another; however, he thought fit to write unto them, having had the honour conferred upon him by Christ to be called to the apostolical office, and particularly to be the ambassador of Christ to the Gentiles; most passionately desiring that he might present and offer them up to God, as an acceptable sacrifice, through the power and assistance of the Holy Ghost; and that his success in the conversion of the Gentiles would be matter of abundant glory unto him.
Here observe, 1. How the apostle, in preparing the Gentiles for the obedience of the gospel, compares himself to a Levitical priest, conversant about his sacrifice, and fitting it to be offered up to God.
2. That the Gentiles, dedicated by the apostle's ministry to the service of God, were the apostle's sacrifice and oblation.
3. That the Holy Spirit is a libamen poured on this sacrifice; by which it is sanctified and rendered acceptable unto God.
4. That such an oblation, or offering up of a people in this manner unto God, is matter of rejoicing, yea, matter of glorying, to the ministers of Jesus Christ; I have therefore whereof I may glory through Jesus Christ.