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Romans 1:16 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Romans 1:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Romans chapter 1 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
The Power of the Gospel
“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.”
Romans 1:16 (KJV)
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Commentary on Romans 1:16
For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.Paul's declaration ou gar epaischunomai to euangelion (οὐ γὰρ ἐπαισχύνομαι τὸ εὐαγγέλιον, 'for I am not ashamed of the gospel') uses litotes—understatement expressing strong positive conviction. In Greco-Roman culture prizing rhetoric, philosophy, and social status, proclaiming a crucified Jewish messiah invited ridicule (1 Corinthians 1:23). Yet Paul boldly affirms the gospel because dunamis gar theou estin eis sōtērian panti tō pisteuont...
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Cross-References for Romans 1:16
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“the Son of Man also will be ashamed of him”
“nor of me his prisoner; but endure hardship for the Good News according to the power of God”
“let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God in this matter.”
“for I know him whom I have believed”
“I will not seal my lips”
“of him will the Son of Man be ashamed”
“but also in power”
“that the light of the Good News of the glory of Christ”
“and hearing by the word of God.”
“but to us who are saved it is the power of God.”