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Romans 16:20

King James Version (KJV)

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— D.L. Moody

Romans 16:20

Verse 20 of 27

Scripture focus

And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ [be] with you. Amen.

Romans 16:20 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Romans 16:20

Theological / Devotional

The God of peace. It is appropriate for Paul to refer to God by this title, inasmuch as he has been warning of influences that endanger the peace of the church (cf. on ch. 15:33). It is the “God of peace” who destroys Satan, for it is Satan who seeks to destroy the peace of God’s people.

Shall bruise. Gr. suntribō, “to crush.” Paul looks forward to the final victory predicted in Gen. 3:15, which is not far off. This ultimate triumph over the forces of evil is foreshadowed by every victory experienced by Christian believers over temptation and deception. Paul is thinking of the victory he hopes the Roman believers will enjoy by “avoiding” the false teachers who will seek to divide and confuse them.

Grace. See on ch. 1:7.

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