Romans 16:25 Meaning and Explanation
“Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began,”
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Read Full Chapter →Paul begins a closing hymn of praise to God, who is able to establish believers through the gospel and the revealing of a long-hidden mystery.
What Does Romans 16:25 Mean?
Paul ends his letter with a great burst of praise. He directs it to the One 'that is of power to stablish you,' to make believers firm and steadfast, through the gospel he preached and the proclamation of Jesus Christ. This gospel unveils a 'mystery,' a saving plan 'kept secret since the world began.'
A mystery in Scripture is not a riddle but a purpose of God once hidden and now disclosed. From ages past God had a plan to save through Christ, and only in the fullness of time did He reveal it. What strengthens the faithful is this unshakable truth: their salvation was no afterthought but the eternal design of God, now made known and able to hold them fast.
Romans 16:25 in the Original Language
musterion (μυστήριον), 'mystery' -- a sacred truth once hidden in God and now revealed.
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What does Romans 16:25 mean?
Paul begins a closing hymn of praise to God, who is able to establish believers through the gospel and the revealing of a long-hidden mystery.