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<a href="/nasb/romans/16.htm">NASB 1995</a> but now is manifested, and by the Scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the eternal God, has been made known to all the nations, leading to obedience of faith; <a href="/nasb77/romans/16.htm">NASB 1977 </a> but now is manifested, and by the Scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the eternal God, has been made known to all the nations, leading to obedience of faith; <a href="/lsb/romans/16.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> but now is manifested, and by the Scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the eternal God, has been made known to all the Gentiles, leading to obedience of faith; <a href="/amp/romans/16.htm">Amplified Bible</a> but now has been disclosed and through the prophetic Scriptures has been made known to all the nations, according to the commandment of the eternal God, leading them to obedience to the faith, <a href="/csb/romans/16.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> but now revealed and made known through the prophetic Scriptures, according to the command of the eternal God to advance the obedience of faith among all the Gentiles— <a href="/hcsb/romans/16.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> but now revealed and made known through the prophetic Scriptures, according to the command of the eternal God to advance the obedience of faith among all nations— <a href="/asv/romans/16.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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: <a href="/cev/romans/16.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> but now at last it has been told. The eternal God commanded his prophets to write about the good news, so that all nations would obey and have faith. <a href="/erv/romans/16.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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; <a href="/gwt/romans/16.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> but now is publicly known. The everlasting God ordered that what the prophets wrote must be shown to the people of every nation to bring them to the obedience that is associated with faith. <a href="/gnt/romans/16.htm">Good News Translation</a> Now, however, that truth has been brought out into the open through the writings of the prophets; and by the command of the eternal God it is made known to all nations, so that all may believe and obey. <a href="/isv/romans/16.htm">International Standard Version</a> but now has been made known through the prophets to all the gentiles, in keeping with the decree of the eternal God to bring them to the obedience that springs from faith— <a href="/msb/romans/16.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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? <a href="/net/romans/16.htm">NET Bible</a> but now is disclosed, and through the prophetic scriptures has been made known to all the nations, according to the command of the eternal God, to bring about the obedience of faith-- <a href="/nheb/romans/16.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> but now is revealed, and by the Scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the eternal God, is made known for obedience of faith to all the nations; <a href="/wbt/romans/16.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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: <a href="/wey/romans/16.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> but has now been brought fully to light, and by the command of the God of the Ages has been made known by the writings of the Prophets among all the Gentiles to win them to obedience to the faith-- <a href="/web/romans/16.htm">World English Bible</a> but now is revealed, and by the Scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the eternal God, is made known for obedience of faith to all the nations; <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/romans/16.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and now having been revealed, also, through prophetic writings, according to a command of the perpetual God, having been made known to all the nations for obedience of faith— <a href="/blb/romans/16.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> but now having been made manifest also through the prophetic Scriptures, according to the commandment of the Eternal God, having been made known to all the Gentiles unto the obedience of faith-- <a href="/ylt/romans/16.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 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 -- <a href="/slt/romans/16.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And now made manifest, also by the prophetic writings according to the command of the eternal God, for the obedience of faith made known to all nations:<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/romans/16.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> (Which now is made manifest by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the precept of the eternal God, for the obedience of faith,) known among all nations; <a href="/cpdv/romans/16.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> (which now has been made clear through the Scriptures of the Prophets, in accord with the precept of the eternal God, unto the obedience of faith) which has been made known among all the Gentiles: <a href="/nabre/romans/16.htm">New American Bible</a> but now manifested through the prophetic writings and, according to the command of the eternal God, made known to all nations to bring about the obedience of faith, <a href="/nrsvce/romans/16.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> but is now disclosed, and through the prophetic writings is made known to all the Gentiles, according to the command of the eternal God, to bring about the obedience of faith—<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/romans/16.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For God is the only wise one, and to him be glory through Jesus Christ for ever and ever: Amen. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/romans/16.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Unto him Who alone is wise belongs The glory, by Yeshua The Messiah, for the eternity of eternities. Amen.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/romans/16.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> but is now made manifest, and through the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the eternal God, made known among all nations for the obedience of faith, <a href="/godbey/romans/16.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> but having now indeed been made manifest, through the prophetical scriptures, and having been made known to all the Gentiles, according to the commandment of the eternal God, unto the obedience of faith; <a href="/haweis/romans/16.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> but is now made manifest, and by the prophetical scriptures, according to the commandment of the eternal God, notified to all the Gentiles to bring them to the obedience of faith: <a href="/mace/romans/16.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and by the writings of the prophets (according to the commandment of the eternal God) made known to all the Gentiles, to induce them to obey the faith: <a href="/wey/romans/16.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> but has now been brought fully to light, and by the command of the God of the Ages has been made known by the writings of the Prophets among all the Gentiles to win them to obedience to the faith-- <a href="/worrell/romans/16.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> but now made manifest, and through the prophetic Scriptures, according to the commandment of the eternal God, made known to all nations for obedience to the faith: <a href="/worsley/romans/16.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> but is now manifested, and made known to all nations by the writings of the prophets, according to the appointment of the eternal God, <a href="/parallel/romans/16-26.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KIZs4GUMn-g?start=4083" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/romans/16.htm">Doxology</a> 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 26<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">but</a> <a href="/greek/3568.htm" title="3568: nyn (Adv) -- A primary particle of present time; now; also as noun or adjective present or immediate.">now</a> <a href="/greek/5319.htm" title="5319: phanerōthentos (V-APP-GMS) -- To make clear (visible, manifest), make known. From phaneros; to render apparent.">revealed</a> <a href="/greek/1107.htm" title="1107: gnōristhentos (V-APP-GNS) -- To make known, declare, know, discover. From a derivative of ginosko; to make known; subjectively, to know.">and made known</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: dia (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through."></a> <a href="/greek/5037.htm" title="5037: te (Conj) -- And, both. A primary particle of connection or addition; both or also.">through</a> <a href="/greek/1124.htm" title="1124: graphōn (N-GFP) -- (a) a writing, (b) a passage of scripture; plur: the scriptures. A document, i.e. Holy Writ.">the writings</a> <a href="/greek/4397.htm" title="4397: prophētikōn (Adj-GFP) -- Prophetic, uttered by a prophet. From prophetes; pertaining to a foreteller.">of the prophets</a> <a href="/greek/2596.htm" title="2596: kat’ (Prep) -- A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).">by</a> <a href="/greek/2003.htm" title="2003: epitagēn (N-AFS) -- Instruction, command, order, authority. From epitasso; an injunction or decree; by implication, authoritativeness.">the command</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/166.htm" title="166: aiōniou (Adj-GMS) -- From aion; perpetual.">eternal</a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God,</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">in order to lead</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: panta (Adj-ANP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">all</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-ANP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1484.htm" title="1484: ethnē (N-ANP) -- Probably from etho; a race, i.e. A tribe; specially, a foreign one.">nations</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">to the</a> <a href="/greek/5218.htm" title="5218: hypakoēn (N-AFS) -- Obedience, submissiveness, compliance. From hupakouo; attentive hearkening, i.e. compliance or submission.">obedience</a> <a href="/greek/4102.htm" title="4102: pisteōs (N-GFS) -- Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. ">that comes from faith—</a> 27to the only wise God be glory forever through Jesus Christ! Amen.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19-20</a> 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, / 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.” <a href="/acts/1-8.htm">Acts 1:8</a> But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” <a href="/colossians/1-26.htm">Colossians 1:26-27</a> the mystery that was hidden for ages and generations but is now revealed to His saints. / To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. <a href="/ephesians/3-4.htm">Ephesians 3:4-6</a> In reading this, then, you will be able to understand my insight into the mystery of Christ, / which was not made known to men in other generations as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to God’s holy apostles and prophets. / This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are fellow heirs, fellow members of the body, and fellow partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus. <a href="/2_timothy/1-10.htm">2 Timothy 1:10</a> 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, <a href="/1_peter/1-12.htm">1 Peter 1:12</a> It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves, but you, when they foretold the things now announced by those who preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. Even angels long to look into these things. <a href="/galatians/3-8.htm">Galatians 3:8</a> The Scripture foresaw that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, and foretold the gospel to Abraham: “All nations will be blessed through you.” <a href="/1_corinthians/2-7.htm">1 Corinthians 2:7-10</a> No, we speak of the mysterious and hidden wisdom of God, which He destined for our glory before time began. / None of the rulers of this age understood it. For if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. / Rather, as it is written: “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no heart has imagined, what God has prepared for those who love Him.” ... <a href="/2_corinthians/4-6.htm">2 Corinthians 4:6</a> For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made His light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. <a href="/titus/1-2.htm">Titus 1:2-3</a> in the hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised before time began. / In His own time He has made His word evident in the proclamation entrusted to me by the command of God our Savior. <a href="/isaiah/49-6.htm">Isaiah 49:6</a> He says: “It is not enough for You to be My Servant, to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the protected ones of Israel. I will also make You a light for the nations, to bring My salvation to the ends of the earth.” <a href="/genesis/12-3.htm">Genesis 12:3</a> I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you.” <a href="/isaiah/42-6.htm">Isaiah 42:6</a> “I, the LORD, have called you for a righteous purpose, and I will take hold of your hand. I will keep you and appoint you to be a covenant for the people and a light to the nations, <a href="/amos/9-11.htm">Amos 9:11-12</a> “In that day I will restore the fallen tent of David. I will repair its gaps, restore its ruins, and rebuild it as in the days of old, / that they may possess the remnant of Edom and all the nations that bear My name,” declares the LORD, who will do this. <a href="/psalms/67-2.htm">Psalm 67:2</a> that Your ways may be known on earth, Your salvation among all nations.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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:now.<a href="/ephesians/1-9.htm">Ephesians 1:9</a> Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:<a href="/colossians/1-26.htm">Colossians 1:26</a> Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints:<a href="/2_timothy/1-10.htm">2 Timothy 1:10</a> But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel:and by.<a href="/romans/1-2.htm">Romans 1:2</a> (Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures,)<a href="/romans/3-21.htm">Romans 3:21</a> But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets;<a href="/romans/15-4.htm">Romans 15:4</a> For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.according.<a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19,20</a> Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: … <a href="/mark/16-15.htm">Mark 16:15</a> And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.<a href="/luke/24-44.htm">Luke 24:44-47</a> And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me… everlasting.<a href="/romans/1-20.htm">Romans 1:20</a> For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:<a href="/genesis/21-33.htm">Genesis 21:33</a> And Abraham planted a grove in Beersheba, and called there on the name of the LORD, the everlasting God.<a href="/deuteronomy/33-27.htm">Deuteronomy 33:27</a> The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms: and he shall thrust out the enemy from before thee; and shall say, Destroy them.for the.<a href="/romans/1-5.htm">Romans 1:5</a> By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name:<a href="/romans/15-18.htm">Romans 15:18</a> For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me, to make the Gentiles obedient, by word and deed,<a href="/acts/6-7.htm">Acts 6:7</a> And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/romans/16-25.htm">Ages</a> <a href="/romans/15-31.htm">Believe</a> <a href="/romans/9-23.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/romans/13-9.htm">Command</a> <a href="/romans/14-23.htm">Commandment</a> <a href="/acts/23-30.htm">Disclosed</a> <a href="/romans/14-23.htm">Eternal</a> <a href="/romans/6-22.htm">Everlasting</a> <a href="/romans/15-13.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/romans/15-19.htm">Fully</a> <a href="/romans/16-4.htm">Gentiles</a> <a href="/romans/16-25.htm">Light</a> <a href="/romans/10-20.htm">Manifest</a> <a href="/romans/15-19.htm">Manifested</a> <a href="/romans/16-4.htm">Nations</a> <a href="/romans/16-19.htm">Obedience</a> <a href="/romans/15-18.htm">Obey</a> <a href="/romans/15-32.htm">Order</a> <a href="/acts/2-31.htm">Prophetic</a> <a href="/romans/14-23.htm">Prophets</a> <a href="/romans/14-23.htm">Revealed</a> <a href="/romans/15-31.htm">Rule</a> <a href="/romans/15-4.htm">Scriptures</a> <a href="/romans/15-18.htm">Win</a> <a href="/romans/15-21.htm">Writings</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/romans/16-27.htm">Ages</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-21.htm">Believe</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/2-4.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-6.htm">Command</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-6.htm">Commandment</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-25.htm">Disclosed</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-53.htm">Eternal</a> <a href="/galatians/6-8.htm">Everlasting</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-21.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-31.htm">Fully</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-23.htm">Gentiles</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-5.htm">Light</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-13.htm">Manifest</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-25.htm">Manifested</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-23.htm">Nations</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-19.htm">Obedience</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-5.htm">Obey</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-27.htm">Order</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-10.htm">Prophetic</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-28.htm">Prophets</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/2-10.htm">Revealed</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-8.htm">Rule</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-3.htm">Scriptures</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/9-19.htm">Win</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-19.htm">Writings</a><div class="vheading2">Romans 16</div>1. <a href="/romans/16-1.htm">Paul wills the brothers to greet many;</a> 17. <a href="/romans/16-17.htm">and advises them to take heed of those which cause dissension and offenses;</a> 21. <a href="/romans/16-21.htm">and after various salutations ends with praise and thanks to God.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The mystery of the Gospel, once hidden, is now disclosed through Jesus Christ. This aligns with <a href="/ephesians/3-5.htm">Ephesians 3:5</a>, where Paul speaks of the mystery made known by the Spirit. The revelation signifies the fulfillment of God's redemptive plan, previously concealed but now manifest in the New Testament era.and made known through the writings of the prophets The writings of the prophets refer to the Old Testament Scriptures, which foretold the coming of the Messiah and the salvation He would bring. <a href="/isaiah/53.htm">Isaiah 53</a> and <a href="/micah/5-2.htm">Micah 5:2</a> are examples of prophetic writings that pointed to Christ. This phrase underscores the continuity between the Old and New Testaments, affirming that the Gospel was always part of God's plan, as seen in <a href="/luke/24-27.htm">Luke 24:27</a>, where Jesus explains the Scriptures concerning Himself.by the command of the eternal God This highlights God's sovereign authority and eternal nature. The command signifies divine initiative and purpose, emphasizing that the revelation of the Gospel is not a human invention but a divine mandate. This aligns with God's unchanging nature, as seen in <a href="/malachi/3-6.htm">Malachi 3:6</a>, and His eternal purpose, as described in <a href="/ephesians/1-11.htm">Ephesians 1:11</a>.in order to lead all nations The phrase reflects the universal scope of the Gospel. God's plan of salvation extends beyond Israel to include all ethnicities and peoples, fulfilling the promise to Abraham in <a href="/genesis/12-3.htm">Genesis 12:3</a> that all nations would be blessed through him. This global mission is echoed in the Great Commission of <a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19</a>, where Jesus commands His disciples to make disciples of all nations.to the obedience that comes from faith— This phrase emphasizes that true obedience to God stems from faith, not merely adherence to the law. It reflects the transformative power of faith in Christ, leading to a life of obedience. This concept is central to Paul's theology, as seen in <a href="/romans/1-5.htm">Romans 1:5</a>, where he speaks of bringing about the obedience of faith among the Gentiles. It underscores the idea that faith and works are interconnected, with genuine faith producing a life of obedience.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of the Book of Romans, who is writing to the believers in Rome to explain the gospel and its implications for both Jews and Gentiles. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_prophets.htm">The Prophets</a> Refers to the Old Testament prophets whose writings foretold the coming of the Messiah and the revelation of God's plan for salvation. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_eternal_god.htm">The Eternal God</a> The sovereign and timeless God who commands and orchestrates the revelation of His plan for humanity. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_nations.htm">The Nations (Gentiles)</a> Represents all people groups outside of Israel, highlighting the universal scope of the gospel. 5. <a href="/topical/o/obedience_of_faith.htm">Obedience of Faith</a> The intended response to the gospel, which involves both belief in Christ and a life that reflects that faith through obedience.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_universality_of_the_gospel.htm">The Universality of the Gospel</a> The gospel is for all people, regardless of ethnic or cultural background. This calls for an inclusive approach to evangelism and missions. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_scripture_in_revelation.htm">The Role of Scripture in Revelation</a> The writings of the prophets are crucial in understanding God's plan. Regular study of both Old and New Testament scriptures is essential for a full grasp of the gospel. <a href="/topical/o/obedience_as_a_response_to_faith.htm">Obedience as a Response to Faith</a> True faith is evidenced by obedience. Believers are called to live out their faith through actions that align with God's commands. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereign_plan.htm">God's Sovereign Plan</a> The revelation of the gospel is part of God's eternal plan. Trust in His sovereignty should encourage believers in their faith journey. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_prophetic_fulfillment.htm">The Importance of Prophetic Fulfillment</a> Understanding how Christ fulfills Old Testament prophecies strengthens faith and provides assurance of God's faithfulness.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_romans_16.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Romans 16</a> <a href="/q/what_are_sides_a,_b,_x,_and_y.htm">Is the law based on faith or works?</a> <a href="/q/how_are_joshua_and_jesus_similar.htm">What is Nomism?</a> <a href="/q/is_hell_real_and_eternal.htm">Is Hell real and eternal?</a> <a href="/q/is_hell_eternal_(matt_25_46_vs_mal_4_1).htm">Is hell eternal? (Matthew 25:46 vs. Malachi 4:1)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/romans/16.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(26) But now is made manifest.--The first clause of this verse goes with the last clause of the preceding "mystery," which before was kept secret, but now has been "made manifest." The rest of the verse all hangs together: "this mystery, through the help of the corroboration which it derives from the prophets of the Old Testament, has, by God's command to us, the Apostles, been made known."By the scriptures of the prophets.--Through the help of that appeal to prophecy which we are enabled to make.According to the commandment.--That which had taken place according to the command of God was the making known of the gospel to the Gentiles, as, e.g., when Paul and Barnabas were specially "separated" for the work by the Holy Ghost.Made known to all nations.--The word "to" has a little more stress laid upon it than would appear from the English, "made known so as to reach all nations."For the obedience of faith.--An exact repetition of the phrase in <a href="/romans/1-5.htm" title="By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name:">Romans 1:5</a>, "to win over the Gentiles unto the allegiance demanded of them by faith in Christ." <a href="/commentaries/romans/16-26.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>but δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. now νῦν (nyn) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3568.htm">Strong's 3568: </a> A primary particle of present time; 'now'; also as noun or adjective present or immediate. revealed φανερωθέντος (phanerōthentos) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5319.htm">Strong's 5319: </a> To make clear (visible, manifest), make known. From phaneros; to render apparent. [and] made known γνωρισθέντος (gnōristhentos) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1107.htm">Strong's 1107: </a> To make known, declare, know, discover. From a derivative of ginosko; to make known; subjectively, to know. through τε (te) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_5037.htm">Strong's 5037: </a> And, both. A primary particle of connection or addition; both or also. the writings γραφῶν (graphōn) Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1124.htm">Strong's 1124: </a> (a) a writing, (b) a passage of scripture; plur: the scriptures. A document, i.e. Holy Writ. of the prophets προφητικῶν (prophētikōn) Adjective - Genitive Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4397.htm">Strong's 4397: </a> Prophetic, uttered by a prophet. From prophetes; pertaining to a foreteller. by κατ’ (kat’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_2596.htm">Strong's 2596: </a> A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). [the] command ἐπιταγὴν (epitagēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2003.htm">Strong's 2003: </a> Instruction, command, order, authority. From epitasso; an injunction or decree; by implication, authoritativeness. of the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. eternal αἰωνίου (aiōniou) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_166.htm">Strong's 166: </a> From aion; perpetual. God, Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. in order to lead εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. all πάντα (panta) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. nations ἔθνη (ethnē) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1484.htm">Strong's 1484: </a> Probably from etho; a race, i.e. A tribe; specially, a foreign one. to the εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. obedience ὑπακοὴν (hypakoēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5218.htm">Strong's 5218: </a> Obedience, submissiveness, compliance. From hupakouo; attentive hearkening, i.e. compliance or submission. [that comes from] faith— πίστεως (pisteōs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4102.htm">Strong's 4102: </a> Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/romans/16-26.htm">Romans 16:26 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/romans/16-26.htm">Romans 16:26 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/romans/16-26.htm">Romans 16:26 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/romans/16-26.htm">Romans 16:26 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/romans/16-26.htm">Romans 16:26 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/romans/16-26.htm">Romans 16:26 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/romans/16-26.htm">Romans 16:26 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/romans/16-26.htm">Romans 16:26 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/romans/16-26.htm">Romans 16:26 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/romans/16-26.htm">Romans 16:26 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/romans/16-26.htm">NT Letters: Romans 16:26 (Rom. 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