Romans 1:16
“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.”
Romans 1:16 in 7 translations
- KJVKing 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.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- For I am not ashamed of the gospel. For it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth, to the Jew first, and to the Greek.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- For I am not ashamed of the gospel: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
- DARBYDarby
- For I am not ashamed of the glad tidings; for it is God's power to salvation, to every one that believes, both to Jew first and to Greek:
- WEBThe World English Bible
- For I am not ashamed of the Good News of Christ, for it is the power of God for salvation for everyone who believes; for the Jew first, and also for the Greek.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- for I am not ashamed of the good news of the Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation to every one who is believing, both to Jew first, and to Greek.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
Context: Romans 1
14I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and to the unwise.
15So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also.
16For 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.
17For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.
18For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness;
About Romans 1: The Gospel of God
Paul introduces himself, and explains that the Good News is about God's plan to save all people through faith in Jesus Christ.
Commentary
Romans 1 is a powerful introduction to the letter of Paul to the Romans. In this chapter, Paul establishes his authority as an apostle of Jesus Christ and explains his mission to preach the gospel to the Gentiles. He begins by expressing his desire to visit the Roman church and to share the gospel with them. He then goes on to explain the righteousness of God, which is revealed through faith in Jesus Christ. He emphasizes that the righteousness of God is available to all who believe in Jesus, regardless of their background or nationality.