Romans 16:26 Meaning and Explanation
“But now is made manifest, and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, made known to all nations for the obedience of faith:”
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Read Full Chapter →The once-hidden mystery is now revealed, witnessed by the prophets' writings, and made known to all nations to bring about the obedience that springs from faith.
What Does Romans 16:26 Mean?
Paul continues his closing praise. The mystery once kept secret is 'now made manifest,' brought into the open. It was foretold in 'the scriptures of the prophets' and, by the command of 'the everlasting God,' is now proclaimed to 'all nations,' that they might come to 'the obedience of faith.'
The hidden plan is hidden no longer; what the prophets glimpsed has dawned in Christ for the whole world. God's purpose was never for one people only but for every nation under heaven. And its goal is the 'obedience of faith,' a trust in Christ that yields a willing, obedient life. The gospel both reveals God's age-old plan and gathers all peoples into glad submission to Him.
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What does Romans 16:26 mean?
The once-hidden mystery is now revealed, witnessed by the prophets' writings, and made known to all nations to bring about the obedience that springs from faith.