Romans 1:16-17
What is written? (ESV)
For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, The righteous shall live by faith.
What does it say?
For I (Paul) am not ashamed of the gospel since it is God’s power for saving all those who believe, to the Jew first and also the Greek. Through it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, just as the Scriptures say that the righteous will live by faith.
What is its immediate context?
Paul’s letter to the Christians living in Rome expressing his eagerness to come there and preach (vs 15). Paul quotes a portion of Habbakuk 2:4 which is also quoted in Galatians 3:11 and Hebrews 10:38.
How Romans 1:16-17 is applied across Bible answers
What is the effect of God’s word?
God's word reveals His righteousness (e.g. will) and is the driving force for salvation for believers.
