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Connecting Statement:
Paul talks here about his obligation to preach.
we have received grace and apostleship
God has given Paul the gift of being an apostle. You can translate this in an active form. Alternate translation: "God caused me to be an apostle. This is a special privilege" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive)
for obedience of faith among all the nations, for the sake of his name
Paul uses the word "name" as a metonym to refer to Jesus. Alternate translation: "in order to teach all nations to obey because of their faith in him" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metonymy)