Romans 1:2

Contemporary English Version 1995

that he promised long ago by what his prophets said in the holy Scriptures.

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Then they will have the hope of eternal life God promised long ago. And God never tells a lie!

Long ago the Lord promised by the words of his holy prophets

but now at last it has been told. The eternal God commanded his prophets to write about the good news, so that all nations would obey and have faith.

Now we see how God does make us acceptable to him. The Law and the Prophets tell how we become acceptable, and it isn't by obeying the Law of Moses.

It is good in a lot of ways! First of all, God's messages were spoken to the Jews.

Every one of the prophets has said that all who have faith in Jesus will have their sins forgiven in his name.

Now I am on trial because I believe the promise God made to our people long ago.

So the Lord's promise came true, just as the prophet had said,

God made a promise to our ancestors. And we are here to tell you the good news