Romans 16:26 “but now revealed and made known through the writings of the prophets b…”

Romans 16:26

but now revealed and made known through the writings of the prophets by the command of the eternal God, in order to lead all nations to the obedience that comes from faith —

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

But now is made manifest, and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, made known to all nations for the obedience of faith:

World English Bible

Not included in this translation.

American Standard Version

but now is manifested, and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the eternal God, is made known unto all the nations unto obedience of faith:

Geneva Bible 1599

(But nowe is opened, and published among all nations by the Scriptures of the Prophetes, at the commandement of the euerlasting God for the obedience of faith)

Darby Translation

but [which] has now been made manifest, and by prophetic scriptures, according to commandment of the eternal God, made known for obedience of faith to all the nations —

Young's Literal Translation

and now having been made manifest, also, through prophetic writings, according to a command of the age-during God, having been made known to all the nations for obedience of faith —

Bible in Basic English

But is now made clear; and by the writings of the prophets, by the order of the eternal God, the knowledge of it has been given to all the nations, so that they may come under the rule of the faith;

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Cross references

“now”

2 Timothy 1:10 Ephesians 1:9 Colossians 1:26 Titus 1:2 Titus 1:3

2 Timothy 1:10 · BSB

And now He has revealed this grace through the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who has abolished death and illuminated the way to life and immortality through the gospel,

Ephesians 1:9 · BSB

And He has made known to us the mystery of His will according to His good pleasure, which He purposed in Christ

Colossians 1:26 · BSB

the mystery that was hidden for ages and generations but is now revealed to His saints.

Titus 1:2 · BSB

in the hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised before time began.

Titus 1:3 · BSB

In His own time He has made His word evident in the proclamation entrusted to me by the command of God our Savior.

“and by”

Galatians 3:8 Romans 1:2 Romans 15:4 Ephesians 2:20 Romans 3:21 Acts 8:32–35

Galatians 3:8 · BSB

The Scripture foresaw that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, and foretold the gospel to Abraham: “All nations will be blessed through you.”

Romans 1:2 · BSB

the gospel He promised beforehand through His prophets in the Holy Scriptures,

Romans 15:4 · BSB

For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope.

Ephesians 2:20 · BSB

built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone.

Romans 3:21 · BSB

But now, apart from the law, the righteousness of God has been revealed, as attested by the Law and the Prophets.

Acts 8:32–35 · BSB

The eunuch was reading this passage of Scripture: “He was led like a sheep to the slaughter, and as a lamb before the shearer is silent, so He did not open His mouth.

“according”

Mark 16:15 Luke 24:44–47 Matthew 28:19 Matthew 28:20 Acts 13:46 Acts 13:47

Mark 16:15 · BSB

And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.

Luke 24:44–47 · BSB

Jesus said to them, “These are the words I spoke to you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about Me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets, and the Psalms.”

Matthew 28:19 · BSB

Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,

Matthew 28:20 · BSB

and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

Acts 13:46 · BSB

Then Paul and Barnabas answered them boldly: “It was necessary to speak the word of God to you first. But since you reject it and do not consider yourselves worthy of eternal life, we now turn to the Gentiles.

Acts 13:47 · BSB

For this is what the Lord has commanded us: ‘I have made you a light for the Gentiles, to bring salvation to the ends of the earth.’ ”

“everlasting”

Isaiah 40:28 1 Timothy 1:17 Genesis 21:33 1 John 5:20 Micah 5:2 Romans 1:20

Isaiah 40:28 · BSB

Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary; His understanding is beyond searching out.

1 Timothy 1:17 · BSB

Now to the King eternal, immortal, and invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.

Genesis 21:33 · BSB

And Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beersheba, and there he called upon the name of the LORD, the Eternal God.

1 John 5:20 · BSB

And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true—in His Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.

Micah 5:2 · BSB

But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come forth for Me One to be ruler over Israel — One whose origins are of old, from the days of eternity.

Romans 1:20 · BSB

For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood from His workmanship, so that men are without excuse.

“for the”

Romans 1:5 Romans 15:18 Acts 6:7

Romans 1:5 · BSB

Through Him and on behalf of His name, we received grace and apostleship to call all those among the Gentiles to the obedience that comes from faith.

Romans 15:18 · BSB

I will not presume to speak of anything except what Christ has accomplished through me in leading the Gentiles to obedience by word and deed,

Acts 6:7 · BSB

So the word of God continued to spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem grew rapidly, and a great number of priests became obedient to the faith.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

25Now to Him who is able to strengthen you by my gospel and by the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery concealed for ages past

27to the only wise God be glory forever through Jesus Christ! Amen.

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