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Romans 16:25
Now 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
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul addresses the Roman believers at the close of his epistle. He concludes his letter by directing praise to God for His power to fortify them through the message he has preached.
The words — δυναμένῳ (dunamenō) means "being able," and στηρίξαι (stērixai) translates literally to "to strengthen." These verbs describe God’s capacity to establish the recipients through the gospel.
The thread — The concept of a hidden mystery now revealed appears in Colossians 1:26 and 1 Corinthians 2:7. Romans 2:16 further connects the gospel to the future judgment of human secrets through Christ Jesus.
Why it lands — The text demands acknowledgment that divine power, not human effort, secures the believers' standing. It requires readers to ground their confidence in the revealed mystery of Christ rather than in their own strength.
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The Greek words
King James Version
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,
Cross-references
- 1 Corinthians 2:7 No, we speak of the mysterious and hidden wisdom of God, which He destined for our glory before time began.
- Colossians 1:26 the mystery that was hidden for ages and generations but is now revealed to His saints.
- Romans 2:16 on the day when God will judge men’s secrets through Christ Jesus, as proclaimed by my gospel.
- Ephesians 1:9 And He has made known to us the mystery of His will according to His good pleasure, which He purposed in Christ
- 2 Thessalonians 2:14 To this He called you through our gospel, so that you may share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
- 2 Corinthians 4:3 And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing.
- Ephesians 3:3 that is, the mystery made known to me by revelation, as I have already written briefly.
- Ephesians 3:9 and to illuminate for everyone the stewardship of this mystery, which for ages past was kept hidden in God, who created all things.
- Ephesians 3:20 Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us,
- Daniel 2:22 He reveals the deep and hidden things; He knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with Him.