Romans 1:4

Translations

Modern

…and who through the Spirit of holiness was declared with power to be the Son of God by His resurrection from the dead: Jesus Christ our Lord.

Traditional

And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead:

Literal

…the One having been determined the Son of God in power according to the Spirit of holiness by resurrection from the dead: Jesus Christ our Lord,

Latin

…qui prædestinatus est Filius Dei in virtute secundum spiritum sanctificationis ex resurrectione mortuorum Jesu Christi Domini nostri:

Original

Greek

English

…and who through the Spirit of holiness was declared with power to be the Son of God by His resurrection from the dead: Jesus Christ our Lord.

Notes

Romans 1:4

was declared with power to be: Although Jesus has existed forever as the Son of God, his resurrection demonstrated him to be God’s Son, revealing him in all his power and glory. (1:3).

Romans 1:3–4

In the Greek text, these verses have a parallel structure. Paul might be quoting an early Christian statement of belief or a song about Jesus Christ as God's Son. He likely does this to show that they shared the same beliefs, since he had not yet visited them.

Romans 1:1–17

These verses include typical features of New Testament letter introductions:

identifying the writer or speaker (1:1–6),
identifying the audience (1:7),
a section of giving thanks (1:8–15), and
the theme of the letter (1:16–17).

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Rome Following Jesus God’s Unified Plan of Salvation Natural Revelation The Good News Message The Resurrection of Jesus The Resurrection of the Dead The Son of God

Related verses

Hebrews 5:5–6
So also Christ did not take upon Himself the glory of becoming a high priest, but He was called by the One who said to Him: “You are My Son; today I have become Your Father.”
Ephesians 1:19–23
…and the surpassing greatness of His power to us who believe. These are in accordance with the working of His mighty strength,
Hebrews 9:14
…how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself unblemished to God, purify our consciences from works of death, so that we may serve the living God!
Acts 13:33–35
He has fulfilled for us, their children, by raising up Jesus. As it is written in the second Psalm: ‘You are My Son; today I have become Your Father.’
2 Corinthians 13:4
For He was indeed crucified in weakness, yet He lives by God’s power. For we are also weak in Him, yet by God’s power we will live with Him concerning you.
Acts 5:30–32
The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom you had killed by hanging Him on a tree.
John 2:18–21
On account of this, the Jews demanded, “What sign can You show us to prove Your authority to do these things?”
Romans 1:3
…regarding His Son, who was a descendant of David according to the flesh,
Acts 3:15
You killed the Author of life, but God raised Him from the dead, and we are witnesses of this fact.
1 Peter 1:11
…trying to determine the time and setting to which the Spirit of Christ in them was pointing when He predicted the sufferings of Christ and the glories to follow.
Acts 4:10–12
…then let this be known to all of you and to all the people of Israel: It is by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified but whom God raised from the dead, that this man stands before you healed.
2 Peter 1:21
For no such prophecy was ever brought forth by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Birthright Christ Exaltation of Christ Faith Gospel Incarnation Letter to the Romans Messiah New Creation, New Creature Power Resurrection Sin Son of God

Topics

Catholicity: Inculcated Holy Spirit: General Scriptures Concerning Jesus, the Christ: Relation of, to the Father Jesus, the Christ: Resurrection of Jesus, the Christ: Son of God The Holy Spirit: is God: As Raising Christ from the Dead The Resurrection of Christ: A Proof of his Being the Son of God Titles and Names of the Holy Spirit: Spirit of Holiness Trinity: The Holy

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