# the offering of the Gentiles might become acceptable

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]])

# sanctified 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]])