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Romans 1:2

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

the gospel He promised beforehand through His prophets in the Holy Scriptures,

American Standard Version (1901)

which he promised afore through his prophets in the holy scriptures,

Bible in Basic English

Of which God had given word before by his prophets in the holy Writings,

Douay-Rheims 1899

Which he had promised before, by his prophets, in the holy scriptures,

Free Bible Version

that he had previously promised through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures.

Geneva Bible 1599

(Which he had promised afore by his Prophetes in the holy Scriptures)

King James (Authorized) Version

(Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures,)

Translation for Translators

Long before Jesus came to earth, God promised that he would reveal this good message by means of what his prophets wrote in the sacred Scriptures.

Unlocked Literal Bible

which he promised beforehand by his prophets in the holy scriptures,

Noah Webster Bible

(Which he had promised before by his prophets in the holy scriptures)

World English Bible

which he promised before through his prophets in the holy Scriptures,

Young's Literal Translation

which He announced before through His prophets in holy writings —

Context

Paul Greets the Saints in Rome

¹Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, and set apart for the gospel of God—²the gospel He promised beforehand through His prophets in the Holy Scriptures,³regarding His Son, who was a descendant of David according to the flesh,

Summary

In Romans 1:2, Paul highlights the promise of the gospel that was foretold in the Old Testament Scriptures. He emphasizes that this gospel is not a new concept but was previously announced by the prophets. By referencing the prophetic writings, Paul establishes the continuity between the Old Testament promises and the fulfillment of those promises in Jesus Christ. This verse underscores the divine plan of salvation that was set in motion long before Christ's earthly ministry, showcasing the faithfulness of God in bringing His redemptive work to fruition.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Which he had promised afore - Both in the law and in the prophets God showed his purpose to introduce into the world a more perfect and glorious state of things; which state was to take place by and under the influence of the Messiah, who should bring life and immortality to light by his Gospel.

Romans 1:2

Paul Greets the Saints in Rome

¹Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, and set apart for the gospel of God—²the gospel He promised beforehand through His prophets in the Holy Scriptures,³regarding His Son, who was a descendant of David according to the flesh,

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Berean Standard Bible

the gospel He promised beforehand through His prophets in the Holy Scriptures,

American Standard Version (1901)

which he promised afore through his prophets in the holy scriptures,

Bible in Basic English

Of which God had given word before by his prophets in the holy Writings,

Douay-Rheims 1899

Which he had promised before, by his prophets, in the holy scriptures,

Free Bible Version

that he had previously promised through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures.

Geneva Bible 1599

(Which he had promised afore by his Prophetes in the holy Scriptures)

King James (Authorized) Version

(Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures,)

Translation for Translators

Long before Jesus came to earth, God promised that he would reveal this good message by means of what his prophets wrote in the sacred Scriptures.

Unlocked Literal Bible

which he promised beforehand by his prophets in the holy scriptures,

Noah Webster Bible

(Which he had promised before by his prophets in the holy scriptures)

World English Bible

which he promised before through his prophets in the holy Scriptures,

Young's Literal Translation

which He announced before through His prophets in holy writings —