Romans 1:16

For I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God for salvation to every one who believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

In The King James Version

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.

In Context

15So, as far as is in my power, I am desirous to preach the Gospel to you that are at Rome also.

17For the righteousness of God by faith is therein revealed for belief; as it is written, “Now the just by faith shall live.”

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Cross References

Luke 2:10And the angel said unto them, Be not affrighted: for, behold, I bring you tidings of great joy, which shall be for all the people.

John 7:35Then said the Jews among themselves, Whither will this man go, that we shall not find him? will he go to the dispersed among the Grecians, and teach the Greeks?

Romans 2:9tribulation and anguish upon every soul of man that doeth wickedness, of the Jew first, and also of the Greek.

Matthew Henry on Romans 1:9-16

Paul's Love to the Roman Christians. ( a. d. 58.) 8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world. 9 For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers; 10 Making request, if by any means now at length I might have a prosperous journey by the will of God to come unto you. 11 For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye… Read the whole commentary →

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