American Standard Version
Romans 1:2
2which he promised afore through his prophets in the holy scriptures,
Romans 1:2 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)(Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures,)
- New International Version (NIV)the gospel he promised beforehand through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures
- English Standard Version (ESV)which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy Scriptures,
- New King James Version (NKJV)which He promised before through His prophets in the Holy Scriptures,
Context of Romans 1:2
1Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, calledto bean apostle, separated unto the gospel of God, which he promised afore through his prophets in the holy scriptures, 3concerning his Son, who was born of the seed of David according to the flesh, 4who was declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead; even Jesus Christ our Lord,
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Cross-references for Romans 1:2
- Luke 24:26Behooved it not the Christ to suffer these things, and to enter into his glory?
- Acts 10:43To him bear all the prophets witness, that through his name every one that believeth on him shall receive remission of sins.
- Acts 26:6And now I stand here to be judged for the hope of the promise made of God unto our fathers;
- Romans 3:21But now apart from the law a righteousness of God hath been manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets;
- Romans 3:2Much every way: first of all, that they were intrusted with the oracles of God.
Commentaries on Romans 1:2
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 2Which he had promised afore - Both in the law and in the prophets God showed his purpose to introduce into the world a more perfect and glorious state of things; which state was to take place by and under the influence of the Messiah, who should bring life and immortality to light by his Gospel.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 2Which he had promised afore - Which gospel, or which doctrines, he had before announced. By the prophets - The word “prophets” here is used to include those who wrote as well as those who spake. It included the teachers of the ancient Jews generally. In the holy scriptures - In the writings of the Old Testament. They were called holy because they were inspired by the Holy Spirit, and were regarded as separated from all other writings, and worthy of all…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-17These verses include typical features of New Testament letter introductions: identifying the writer or speaker (1:1–6), identifying the audience (1:7), a section of giving thanks (1:8–15), and the theme of the letter (1:16–17).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 22. Which he had promised afore ... in the holy scriptures--Though the Roman Church was Gentile by nation (see on Ro 1:13), yet as it consisted mostly of proselytes to the Jewish faith (see on Introduction to this Epistle), they are here reminded that in embracing Christ they had not cast off, but only the more profoundly yielded themselves to, Moses and the prophets (Ac 13:32, 33).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Romans 1
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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