Romans 1:17
“For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.”
Romans 1:17 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- For the justice of God is revealed therein, from faith unto faith, as it is written: The just man liveth by faith.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- For therein is revealed a righteousness of God from faith unto faith: as it is written, But the righteous shall live by faith.
- DARBYDarby
- for righteousness of God is revealed therein, on the principle of faith, to faith: according as it is written, But the just shall live by faith.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- For in it is revealed God's righteousness from faith to faith. As it is written, But the righteous shall live by faith.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- For the righteousness of God in it is revealed from faith to faith, according as it hath been written, 'And the righteous one by faith shall live,'
- BPVBiblePics Version
- For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, “The righteous shall live by faith.”
Context: Romans 1
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;
19Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them.
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.