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The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you. <a href="/nlt/romans/16.htm">New Living Translation</a> The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. May the grace of our Lord Jesus be with you. <a href="/esv/romans/16.htm">English Standard Version</a> The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. <a href="/bsb/romans/16.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. <a href="/blb/romans/16.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And in a short time the God of peace will crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. <a href="/kjv/romans/16.htm">King James Bible</a> And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen. <a href="/nkjv/romans/16.htm">New King James Version</a> And the God of peace will crush Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen. <a href="/nasb_/romans/16.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you. <a href="/nasb/romans/16.htm">NASB 1995</a> The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you. <a href="/nasb77/romans/16.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And the God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you. <a href="/lsb/romans/16.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And the God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you. <a href="/amp/romans/16.htm">Amplified Bible</a> The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The [wonderful] grace of our Lord Jesus be with you. <a href="/csb/romans/16.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you. <a href="/hcsb/romans/16.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you. <a href="/asv/romans/16.htm">American Standard Version</a> And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. <a href="/cev/romans/16.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Then God, who gives peace, will soon crush Satan under your feet. I pray that our Lord Jesus will be kind to you. <a href="/erv/romans/16.htm">English Revised Version</a> And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. <a href="/gwt/romans/16.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The God of peace will quickly crush Satan under your feet. May the good will of our Lord Jesus be with you! <a href="/gnt/romans/16.htm">Good News Translation</a> And God, our source of peace, will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you. <a href="/isv/romans/16.htm">International Standard Version</a> The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. May the grace of our Lord Jesus, the Messiah, be with all of you! <a href="/msb/romans/16.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. <a href="/net/romans/16.htm">NET Bible</a> The God of peace will quickly crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you. <a href="/nheb/romans/16.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And the God of peace will quickly crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. <a href="/wbt/romans/16.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And the God of peace will soon bruise Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen. <a href="/wey/romans/16.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And before long, God the giver of peace will crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you! <a href="/web/romans/16.htm">World English Bible</a> And the God of peace will quickly crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/romans/16.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and the God of peace will bruise Satan under your feet quickly; the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ [be] with you. Amen! <a href="/blb/romans/16.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And in a short time the God of peace will crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. <a href="/ylt/romans/16.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and the God of the peace shall bruise the Adversary under your feet quickly; the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen! <a href="/slt/romans/16.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the God of peace will rub together Satan under your feet swiftly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ with you.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/romans/16.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the God of peace crush Satan under your feet speedily. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. <a href="/cpdv/romans/16.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And may the God of peace quickly crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. <a href="/nabre/romans/16.htm">New American Bible</a> then the God of peace will quickly crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you. <a href="/nrsvce/romans/16.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> The God of peace will shortly crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/romans/16.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The Grace of our LORD Jesus Christ be with you. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/romans/16.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But The God of peace shall soon crush Satan under your feet. May the grace of our Lord Yeshua The Messiah be with you.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/romans/16.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> The God of peace will soon bruise Satan under your feet.<CM>The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you<CM> <a href="/godbey/romans/16.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> The God of peace will speedily crush Satan beneath your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you. <a href="/haweis/romans/16.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Now the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.<CM> <a href="/mace/romans/16.htm">Mace New Testament</a> the God of peace will soon bruise Satan under your feet, the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen. <a href="/wey/romans/16.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And before long, God the giver of peace will crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you! <a href="/worrell/romans/16.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet speedily. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. <a href="/worsley/romans/16.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And the God of peace will soon bruise Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen. <a href="/parallel/romans/16-20.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=4036" 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">Avoid Divisions</a> …19Everyone has heard about your obedience, so I rejoice over you. But I want you to be wise about what is good and innocent about what is evil. 20<a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">The</a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theos (N-NMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1515.htm" title="1515: eirēnēs (N-GFS) -- Probably from a primary verb eiro; peace; by implication, prosperity.">of peace</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/5034.htm" title="5034: tachei (N-DNS) -- Quickness, speed; hastily, immediately. From the same as tachus; a brief space, i.e. in haste."></a> <a href="/greek/4937.htm" title="4937: syntripsei (V-FIA-3S) -- From sun and the base of tribos; to crush completely, i.e. To shatter.">will soon crush</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4567.htm" title="4567: Satanan (N-AMS) -- An adversary, Satan. Of Chaldee origin corresponding to ma'bad; the accuser, i.e. The devil.">Satan</a> <a href="/greek/5259.htm" title="5259: hypo (Prep) -- A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when).">under</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymōn (PPro-G2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">your</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4228.htm" title="4228: podas (N-AMP) -- The foot. A primary word; a foot.">feet.</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: HĒ (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">The</a> <a href="/greek/5485.htm" title="5485: charis (N-NFS) -- From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act.">grace</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmōn (PPro-G1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">of our</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."></a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyriou (N-GMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">Lord</a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsou (N-GMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/5547.htm" title="5547: Christou (N-GMS) -- Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.">Christ</a> <a href="/greek/3326.htm" title="3326: meth’ (Prep) -- (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. ">be with</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymōn (PPro-G2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you.</a> 21Timothy, my fellow worker, sends you greetings, as do Lucius, Jason, and Sosipater, my fellow countrymen.…<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="/genesis/3-15.htm">Genesis 3:15</a> And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her seed. He will crush your head, and you will strike his heel.” <a href="/1_john/3-8.htm">1 John 3:8</a> The one who practices sin is of the devil, because the devil has been sinning from the very start. This is why the Son of God was revealed, to destroy the works of the devil. <a href="/revelation/12-9.htm">Revelation 12:9</a> And the great dragon was hurled down—that ancient serpent called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him. <a href="/revelation/20-2.htm">Revelation 20:2-3</a> He seized the dragon, that ancient serpent who is the devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years. / And he threw him into the Abyss, shut it, and sealed it over him, so that he could not deceive the nations until the thousand years were complete. After that, he must be released for a brief period of time. <a href="/revelation/20-10.htm">Revelation 20:10</a> And the devil who had deceived them was thrown into the lake of fire and sulfur, into which the beast and the false prophet had already been thrown. There they will be tormented day and night forever and ever. <a href="/luke/10-19.htm">Luke 10:19</a> Behold, I have given you authority to tread on snakes and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy. Nothing will harm you. <a href="/1_corinthians/15-25.htm">1 Corinthians 15:25</a> For He must reign until He has put all His enemies under His feet. <a href="/1_corinthians/15-57.htm">1 Corinthians 15:57</a> But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ! <a href="/ephesians/6-11.htm">Ephesians 6:11-12</a> Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes. / For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world’s darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. <a href="/colossians/2-15.htm">Colossians 2:15</a> And having disarmed the powers and authorities, He made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross. <a href="/hebrews/2-14.htm">Hebrews 2:14</a> Now since the children have flesh and blood, He too shared in their humanity, so that by His death He might destroy him who holds the power of death, that is, the devil, <a href="/1_peter/5-8.htm">1 Peter 5:8-9</a> Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. / Resist him, standing firm in your faith and in the knowledge that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kinds of suffering. <a href="/john/12-31.htm">John 12:31</a> Now judgment is upon this world; now the prince of this world will be cast out. <a href="/john/16-33.htm">John 16:33</a> I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!” <a href="/matthew/16-18.htm">Matthew 16:18</a> And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.the God.<a href="/romans/15-33.htm">Romans 15:33</a> Now the God of peace be with you all. Amen.shall.<a href="/genesis/3-15.htm">Genesis 3:15</a> And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.<a href="/isaiah/25-8.htm">Isaiah 25:8-12</a> He will swallow up death in victory; and the Lord GOD will wipe away tears from off all faces; and the rebuke of his people shall he take away from off all the earth: for the LORD hath spoken it… <a href="/romans/8-37.htm">Romans 8:37</a> Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.bruise.<a href="/job/40-12.htm">Job 40:12</a> Look on every one that is proud, and bring him low; and tread down the wicked in their place.<a href="/isaiah/63-3.htm">Isaiah 63:3</a> I have trodden the winepress alone; and of the people there was none with me: for I will tread them in mine anger, and trample them in my fury; and their blood shall be sprinkled upon my garments, and I will stain all my raiment.<a href="/zechariah/10-5.htm">Zechariah 10:5</a> And they shall be as mighty men, which tread down their enemies in the mire of the streets in the battle: and they shall fight, because the LORD is with them, and the riders on horses shall be confounded.The grace.<a href="/romans/16-24.htm">Romans 16:24</a> The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.<a href="/1_corinthians/16-2.htm">1 Corinthians 16:2</a> Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come.<a href="/2_corinthians/13-14.htm">2 Corinthians 13:14</a> The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/romans/15-33.htm">Amen</a> <a href="/nahum/3-19.htm">Bruise</a> <a href="/romans/16-18.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/luke/20-18.htm">Crush</a> <a href="/luke/17-35.htm">Crushing</a> <a href="/romans/10-15.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/romans/15-13.htm">Giver</a> <a href="/romans/15-15.htm">Grace</a> <a href="/romans/16-18.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/romans/15-33.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/romans/9-28.htm">Quickly</a> <a href="/acts/26-18.htm">Satan</a> <a href="/acts/25-4.htm">Shortly</a> <a href="/romans/15-24.htm">Soon</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/romans/16-24.htm">Amen</a> <a href="/genesis/3-15.htm">Bruise</a> <a href="/romans/16-24.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/genesis/3-15.htm">Crush</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/9-9.htm">Crushing</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-21.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-7.htm">Giver</a> <a href="/romans/16-24.htm">Grace</a> <a href="/romans/16-24.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-3.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-19.htm">Quickly</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/5-5.htm">Satan</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-19.htm">Shortly</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/2-6.htm">Soon</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/romans/16.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/romans/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/romans/16.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>The God of peace This phrase emphasizes God's nature as one who brings peace, contrasting with the chaos and conflict often associated with Satan. In the biblical context, peace (shalom) is not merely the absence of conflict but the presence of wholeness and harmony. This aligns with the Old Testament portrayal of God as a peacemaker, as seen in <a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6</a>, where the Messiah is called the "Prince of Peace." The New Testament continues this theme, with Jesus offering peace to His followers (<a href="/john/14-27.htm">John 14:27</a>).will soon crush The imagery of crushing is reminiscent of <a href="/genesis/3-15.htm">Genesis 3:15</a>, where God promises that the seed of the woman will crush the serpent's head. This is often seen as the first messianic prophecy, foretelling the ultimate defeat of Satan through Jesus Christ. The word "soon" suggests an imminent action, reflecting the early Christian belief in the nearness of Christ's return and the final victory over evil.Satan Satan, meaning "adversary" or "accuser," is depicted throughout the Bible as the primary opponent of God and His people. In the New Testament, Satan is portrayed as a tempter (<a href="/matthew/4.htm">Matthew 4:1-11</a>), a deceiver (<a href="/2_corinthians/11-14.htm">2 Corinthians 11:14</a>), and the ruler of this world (<a href="/john/12-31.htm">John 12:31</a>). The promise of his defeat is a source of hope for believers, affirming that evil will not have the final word.under your feet This phrase indicates the participation of believers in the victory over Satan. It echoes <a href="/psalms/110.htm">Psalm 110:1</a>, where God promises to make the enemies of the Messiah a footstool for His feet. In a cultural context, placing one's foot on the neck of a defeated enemy symbolized total conquest. This imagery reassures Christians of their role in God's triumph over evil, as they are united with Christ, who has already secured the victory.The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ Grace is a central theme in Paul's writings, referring to the unmerited favor and love of God extended to humanity through Jesus Christ. This grace is foundational for salvation (<a href="/ephesians/2-8.htm">Ephesians 2:8-9</a>) and empowers believers to live godly lives (<a href="/titus/2-11.htm">Titus 2:11-12</a>). The mention of "our Lord Jesus Christ" underscores the personal relationship believers have with Jesus, who is both Savior and Lord.be with you This closing benediction is a common feature in Paul's letters, expressing a desire for God's presence and favor to accompany the recipients. It reflects the biblical understanding that God's grace is not a one-time event but an ongoing reality in the life of a believer. This assurance of divine presence provides comfort and strength, echoing Jesus' promise to be with His followers always (<a href="/matthew/28-20.htm">Matthew 28:20</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/g/god_of_peace.htm">God of Peace</a> This title emphasizes God's nature as one who brings peace and reconciliation. It highlights His role in overcoming chaos and evil. 2. <a href="/topical/s/satan.htm">Satan</a> The adversary and accuser, representing evil and opposition to God's purposes. His defeat is assured by God's power. 3. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The apostle who authored the letter to the Romans, providing guidance and encouragement to the early church. 4. <a href="/topical/r/roman_church.htm">Roman Church</a> The recipients of the letter, a diverse group of Jewish and Gentile believers in Rome. 5. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The source of grace and the one through whom victory over Satan is achieved.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/a/assurance_of_victory.htm">Assurance of Victory</a> Believers can have confidence in the ultimate triumph over evil because God Himself will crush Satan. This assurance should inspire hope and perseverance. <a href="/topical/r/role_of_peace.htm">Role of Peace</a> God's identity as the "God of peace" underscores that true peace comes through His victory over evil. Believers are called to be peacemakers, reflecting God's nature. <a href="/topical/g/grace_as_sustenance.htm">Grace as Sustenance</a> The grace of Jesus is essential for believers as they await the fulfillment of God's promises. It empowers and sustains them in their spiritual journey. <a href="/topical/a/active_participation.htm">Active Participation</a> While God promises victory, believers are called to actively resist evil and stand firm in faith, utilizing the spiritual resources God provides. <a href="/topical/c/community_encouragement.htm">Community Encouragement</a> The promise of Satan's defeat is given to the church community, highlighting the importance of mutual encouragement and support in the faith journey.<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/romans_16_20__why_hasn't_satan_been_crushed.htm">Romans 16:20 – How does the statement that God will “soon” crush Satan under believers’ feet square with the centuries that have passed without this apparent triumph occurring?</a> <a href="/q/diligent_or_slothful_at_work.htm">What does the Bible teach about the nature of evil?</a> <a href="/q/is_jesus_in_the_old_testament.htm">Is Jesus mentioned in the Old Testament?</a> <a href="/q/why_21_days_for_angel's_victory_in_dan._10_13.htm">If the heavenly messenger was so powerful, why would it take 21 days to overcome the opposing force, as implied in Daniel 10:13?</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>(20) The God of peace.--We can well understand how the Apostle, in the midst of "fightings without and fears within," should look forward with joyous confidence to the time when both for him and his readers all this turmoil and conflict would give way to "peace." The reference seems to be to his near expectation of the Messiah's return, and with it the final victory of the faith. The Romans have not begun to feel the bitterness of divisions as yet; he foresees a time when they will do so. but beyond that he foresees a further time when all will be hushed and quelled, and the Great Adversary himself for ever overthrown.Bruise.--With reference to <a href="/genesis/3-15.htm" title="And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her seed; it shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel.">Genesis 3:15</a>.The grace. . . .--The more correct reading of the benediction is simply. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you, the other words being omitted. The four principal Graeco-Latin Codices omit the benediction here altogether and insert it in <a href="/romans/16-24.htm" title="The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.">Romans 16:24</a>, where it also appears in the Received text, though wanting in MSS. of the best type. <a href="/commentaries/romans/16-20.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>The Ὁ (Ho) Article - Nominative 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. God Θεὸς (Theos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. of peace εἰρήνης (eirēnēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1515.htm">Strong's 1515: </a> Probably from a primary verb eiro; peace; by implication, prosperity. will soon crush συντρίψει (syntripsei) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4937.htm">Strong's 4937: </a> From sun and the base of tribos; to crush completely, i.e. To shatter. Satan Σατανᾶν (Satanan) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4567.htm">Strong's 4567: </a> An adversary, Satan. Of Chaldee origin corresponding to ma'bad; the accuser, i.e. The devil. under ὑπὸ (hypo) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_5259.htm">Strong's 5259: </a> A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when). your ὑμῶν (hymōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. feet. πόδας (podas) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4228.htm">Strong's 4228: </a> The foot. A primary word; a 'foot'. The Ἡ (HĒ) Article - Nominative Feminine 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. grace χάρις (charis) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5485.htm">Strong's 5485: </a> From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act. of our ἡμῶν (hēmōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. Lord Κυρίου (Kyriou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. Jesus Ἰησοῦ (Iēsou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. Christ Χριστοῦ (Christou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5547.htm">Strong's 5547: </a> Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. [be] with μεθ’ (meth’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_3326.htm">Strong's 3326: </a> (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. you. ὑμῶν (hymōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/romans/16-20.htm">Romans 16:20 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/romans/16-20.htm">Romans 16:20 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/romans/16-20.htm">Romans 16:20 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/romans/16-20.htm">Romans 16:20 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/romans/16-20.htm">Romans 16:20 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/romans/16-20.htm">Romans 16:20 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/romans/16-20.htm">Romans 16:20 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/romans/16-20.htm">Romans 16:20 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/romans/16-20.htm">Romans 16:20 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/romans/16-20.htm">Romans 16:20 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/romans/16-20.htm">NT Letters: Romans 16:20 And the God of peace will quickly (Rom. 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