Romans 1:2

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

God had promised this good news a long time ago through His prophets [and had it written] in the holy Scriptures [i.e., the Old Testament].

Cross References

Titus 1:2

[and provides] hope for never ending life. God, who cannot lie, promised this [life] before the beginning of time,

Luke 1:70

(as He spoke through the message of the holy prophets of long ago).

Romans 16:26

– See Verse 27

Romans 3:21

But now [i.e., under the Gospel age], a way of being considered right with God apart from [any] law has been made known. [The writings of] the law [i.e., the Pentateuch] and the prophets bear witness to this.

Romans 3:2

Much in every way! First of all, the Jews were entrusted with the messages of God [i.e., their prophets received divine revelations].

Acts 10:43

All the prophets have testified [in their writings], that it is through the name of Jesus that every person who believes in Him will receive the forgiveness of sins.”

Acts 26:6

And now I am standing [here], being judged because [I believe that] God will fulfill the hope He promised to our forefathers.

Matthew 1:22

Now all this happened in order to fulfill what was spoken by the Lord through the prophet [Isaiah 7:14], saying,

Acts 13:32

And we bring you good news concerning the promise [God] made to our forefathers