Bible Strands
Romans 1:2
the gospel He promised beforehand through His prophets in the Holy Scriptures,
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul writes to the Romans as an apostle set apart for the gospel of God, introducing the message concerning His Son.
The words — προεπηγγείλατο (proepēngeilato) means "He promised beforehand," and γραφαῖς (graphais) refers to "the Scriptures."
The thread — The gospel’s prior promise appears through prophets in Luke 1:70, is attested by the Law and Prophets in Romans 3:21, and connects to God’s eternal hope in Titus 1:2.
Why it lands — The text states the gospel was foretold by prophets in Scripture, requiring the reader to recognize the message as divinely orchestrated rather than a new invention.
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The Greek words
King James Version
(Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures,)
Cross-references
- Titus 1:2 in the hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised before time began.
- Luke 1:70 as He spoke through His holy prophets, those of ages past,
- Romans 3:21 But now, apart from the law, the righteousness of God has been revealed, as attested by the Law and the Prophets.
- 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—
- Acts 10:43 All the prophets testify about Him that everyone who believes in Him receives forgiveness of sins through His name.”
- Romans 3:2 Much in every way. First of all, they have been entrusted with the very words of God.
- Luke 24:26 Was it not necessary for the Christ to suffer these things and then to enter His glory?”
- Acts 26:6 And now I stand on trial because of my hope in the promise that God made to our fathers,