Romans 16:27

Romans 16:27 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen. Written to the Romans from Corinthus, and sent by Phebe servant of the church at Cenchrea.
• New International Version (NIV)to the only wise God be glory forever through Jesus Christ! Amen.
• New King James Version (NKJV)to God, alone wise, be glory through Jesus Christ forever. Amen.

Context of Romans 16:27

25Now to him who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery that was kept secret for long ages 26but has now been disclosed and through the prophetic writings has been made known to all nations, according to the command of the eternal God, to bring about the obedience of faith— to the only wise God be glory forevermore through Jesus Christ! Amen.

Romans 16:27 word by word

μόνῳ σοφῷ θεῷ διὰ Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ, ᾧ ἡ δόξα εἰς τοὺς αἰῶνας, ἀμήνRead the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• To Godθεόςtheos · GodG2316
• onlyμόνοςmonos · aloneG3441
• wiseσοφόςsophos · wiseG4680
• gloryὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• gloryδόξαdoxa · gloryG1391
• throughδιάdia · through/because ofG1223
• JesusἸησοῦςIēsous · JesusG2424
• ChristΧριστόςChristos · ChristG5547
• forεἰςeis · towardG1519
• everαἰώνaiōn · an age: ageG165
• Amenἀμήνamēn · amenG281
• Writtenγράφωgraphō · to writeG1125
• toπρόςpros · to/withG4314
• the RomansῬωμαῖοςRhōmaios · RomanG4514
• fromἀπόapo · away fromG575
• CorinthusΚόρινθοςKorinthos · CorinthG2882
• PhebeΦοίβηPhoibē · PhoebeG5402
• servantδιάκονοςdiakonos · servantG1249
• of the churchἐκκλησίαekklēsia · assemblyG1577
• atἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• CenchreaΚεγχρεαίKegchreai · CenchreaeG2747

Cross-references for Romans 16:27

• Romans 11:36For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen.
• Galatians 1:4who gave himself for our sins to deliver us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father,
• Ephesians 3:20Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us,
• Philippians 4:20To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.
• 1 Timothy 1:17To the King of the ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.
• 1 Timothy 6:16who alone has immortality, who dwells in unapproachable light, whom no one has ever seen or can see. To him be honor and eternal dominion. Amen.
• 2 Timothy 4:18The Lord will rescue me from every evil deed and bring me safely into his heavenly kingdom. To him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.
• Hebrews 13:15Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name.
• 1 Peter 2:5you yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.
• 1 Peter 5:10And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.
• 2 Peter 3:18But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.
• Revelation 1:5and from Jesus Christ the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of kings on earth. To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood
• Revelation 4:9And whenever the living creatures give glory and honor and thanks to him who is seated on the throne, who lives forever and ever,
• Revelation 5:9And they sang a new song, saying, "Worthy are you to take the scroll and to open its seals, for you were slain, and by your blood you ransomed people for God from every tribe and language and people and nation,
• Revelation 7:10and crying out with a loud voice, "Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!"
• Revelation 19:1After this I heard what seemed to be the loud voice of a great multitude in heaven, crying out, "Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God,

Commentaries on Romans 16:27

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 27To God only wise - This comes in with great propriety. He alone who is the fountain of wisdom and knowledge, had all this mystery in himself; and he alone who knew the times, places, persons, and circumstances, could reveal the whole; and he has revealed all in such a way as not only to manifest his unsearchable wisdom, but also his infinite goodness: therefore, to him be glory for his wisdom in devising this most admirable plan; and his goodness in…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 27To God only wise - The apostle here resumes the doxology which had been interrupted by the parenthesis. The attribute of “wisdom” is here brought into view, because it had been particularly displayed in this plan which was now revealed. It evinced, in an eminent degree, the “wisdom” of God. That wisdom was evinced in devising the plan; in adapting it to the renewing of the heart; the justification of the sinner; his preservation, guidance, and…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 25-27Verses 25-27 That which establishes souls, is, the plain preaching of Jesus Christ. Our redemption and salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ, are, without controversy, a great mystery of godliness. And yet, blessed be God, there is as much of this mystery made plain as will bring us to heaven, if we do not wilfully neglect so great salvation. Life and immortality are brought to light by the gospel, and the Sun of Righteousness is risen on the world. The…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 25-27This doxology (a short hymn of praise) provides a fitting conclusion to Paul’s letter and its message. It brings together many of the same themes found at the beginning of the letter (1:1–15). The doxology is missing from two later manuscripts and appears in different places in some others, such as after 14:23 or after 15:33. Because of this, some have suggested that these verses were added later. However, most manuscripts place the doxology at the end of…Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2727. To God, &c.--"To the only wise God through Jesus Christ, be"--literally, "to whom be"; that is, "to Him, I say, be the glory for ever. Amen." At its outset, this is an ascription of glory to the power that could do all this; at its close it ascribes glory to the wisdom that planned and that presides over the gathering of a redeemed people out of all nations. The apostle adds his devout "Amen," which the reader--if he has followed him with the…Read the comment

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Commentaries on Romans 16

• 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