Robertson Word Pictures - Romans 16:25 - 16:25

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Robertson Word Pictures - Romans 16:25 - 16:25


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Rom 16:25-27 conclude the noble Epistle with the finest of Paul’s doxologies.

To him that is able (tōi dunamenōi). Dative of the articular participle of dunamai. See similar idiom in Eph 3:20.

To stablish (stērixai). First aorist active infinitive of stērizō, to make stable.

According to my gospel (kata to euaggelion mou). Same phrase in Rom 2:16; 2Ti 2:8. Not a book, but Paul’s message as here set forth.

The preaching (to kērugma). The proclamation, the heralding.

Of Jesus Christ (Iēsou Christou). Objective genitive, “about Jesus Christ.”

Revelation (apokalupsin). “Unveiling.”

Of the mystery (mustēriou). Once unknown, but now revealed.

Kept in silence (sesigēmenou). Perfect passive participle of sigaō, to be silent, state of silence.

Through times eternal (chronois aiōniois). Associative instrumental case, “along with times eternal” (Robertson, Grammar, p. 527). See note on 1Co 2:6, 1Co 2:7, 1Co 2:10.