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Romans 16:25

King James Version (KJV)

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Romans 16:25

Verse 25 of 27

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Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began,

Romans 16:25 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Romans 16:25

Theological / Devotional

Now to him. Paul concludes his letter to the Romans with the finest of all his doxologies (cf. Phil. 4:20; Heb. 13:20, 21).

That is of power. Or, “who is able,” as the same Greek phrase is translated in Eph. 3:20.

To stablish. Gr. sterizō, “to make stable,” “to strengthen,” “to confirm,” “to establish” (cf. ch. 1:11).

According to my gospel. Compare ch. 2:16. Paul’s gospel was the message of salvation that had been entrusted to him.

The preaching of Jesus Christ. This may mean either “what Jesus Christ preached” or “the preaching about Jesus.” The latter is the simpler rendering and better suited to the context. Jesus Christ is the subject of Paul’s gospel (see also Rom. 1:3; 2:16; 10:8-13; Gal. 1:6–8).

The mystery. See on ch. 11:25. This mystery is God’s eternal purpose to save His fallen creatures (see 1 Cor. 2:6, 7; Eph. 3:3-10; Col. 1:26).

Secret. Literally, “in silence.”

Since the world began. Literally, “in eternal times,” meaning “for ages past.” “Through times eternal” (RV) God’s plan to save man by faith in Christ had been shrouded in silence, but is now revealed.

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