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 # the offering of the Gentiles might become acceptable
 
-Paul speaks of his preaching the gospel as if he, as a priest, were making an offering to God. Alternate translation: "the Gentiles might please God when they obey him" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
+Paul speaks of the Gentiles as if they were an offering brought to God. Alternate translation: "the Gentiles might be like an offering that pleases God" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
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+# consecrated by the Holy Spirit
+"having been made holy by the Holy Spirit." This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "which the Holy Spirit made holy" or "which the Holy Spirit dedicated to God" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])