Romans 16:27

Translations

Modern

…to the only wise God be glory forever through Jesus Christ! Amen.

Traditional

To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen. Written to the Romans from Corinthus, and sent by Phebe servant of the church at Cenchrea.

Literal

…to the only wise God be the glory unto the ages of the ages, which is through Jesus Christ! Amen.

Latin

…soli sapienti Deo, per Jesum Christum, cui honor et gloria in sæcula sæculorum. Amen.

Original

Greek

English

…to the only wise God be glory forever through Jesus Christ! Amen.

Notes

Romans 16:25–27

This doxology (a short hymn of praise) provides a fitting conclusion to Paul’s letter and its message. It brings together many of the same themes found at the beginning of the letter (1:1–15).
The doxology is missing from two later manuscripts and appears in different places in some others, such as after 14:23 or after 15:33. Because of this, some have suggested that these verses were added later. However, most manuscripts place the doxology at the end of the letter. Its language and themes also match the rest of Romans. For these reasons, Paul most likely wrote it himself as the letter’s conclusion.

Romans 15:14–16:27

This final section includes elements often found at the end of New Testament letters:

a discussion of travel plans (15:14–29),
requests for prayer (15:30–33),
references to ministry partners (16:1–2, 21–23),
greetings (16:3–16), and
a short hymn of praise (16:25–27).

Only the warning about false teachers is a non-standard feature in this conclusion (16:17–19).

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) The Roman Church The Good News Message

Related verses

1 Timothy 1:17
Now to the King eternal, immortal, and invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.
Romans 11:36
For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever! Amen.
Revelation 7:10–12
And they cried out in a loud voice: “Salvation to our God, who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!”
Romans 11:33–34
O, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments, and untraceable His ways!
Revelation 19:1–6
After this I heard a sound like the roar of a great multitude in heaven, shouting: “Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God!
1 Peter 2:5
…you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.
Revelation 5:9–14
And they sang a new song: “Worthy are You to take the scroll and open its seals, because You were slain, and by Your blood You purchased for God those from every tribe and tongue and people and nation.
Revelation 1:5–6
…and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To Him who loves us and has released us from our sins by His blood,
Colossians 2:2–3
…that they may be encouraged in heart, knit together in love, and filled with the full riches of complete understanding, so that they may know the mystery of God, namely Christ,
2 Peter 3:18
But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.
Ephesians 3:20–21
Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us,
1 Peter 5:10–11
And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you.

Parallels

Jude 1:24–25

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world Phoebe: Deacon of the church in Cenchreae

Places

Cenchreae: Port of Corinth; home of Phoebe Corinth: Ancient Greek city; recipient of Paul's epistles Rome: Capital city of the Roman Empire

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Caesar’s Household Church Meetings Intercession of Christ Jude, Letter of Latin Letter to the Romans Nero Paul the Apostle Poetry, Biblical Prophecy Rome (City)

Topics

All Christians should be As Missionaries: Various Individuals God is Declared to Be: Only-Wise God: Knowledge of God: Wisdom of Praise: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To The Wisdom of God: should be Magnified

Romans 16:27

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