Biblia Todo Logo
Cross References

- Advertisements -




Romans 16:25

New International Reader's Version

May God receive glory. He is able to strengthen your faith. He does this in keeping with the good news and the message I preach. It is the message about Jesus Christ. This message is in keeping with the mystery hidden for a very long time.

See the chapter Copy

42 Cross References  

I will open my mouth and tell a story. I will speak about things that were hidden. They happened a long time ago.

He explains deep and hidden things. He knows what happens in the darkest places. And where he is, everything is light.

The Lord and King never does anything without telling his servants the prophets about it.

What I’m about to tell you is true. Many prophets and godly people wanted to see what you see. But they didn’t see it. They wanted to hear what you hear. But they didn’t hear it.

So the words spoken by the prophet came true. He had said, “I will open my mouth and tell stories. I will speak about things that were hidden since the world was made.” (Psalm 78:2)

“ ‘Because no one has hired us,’ they answered. “He said to them, ‘You also go and work in my vineyard.’

“Now I trust God to take care of you. I commit you to the message about his grace. It can build you up. Then you will share in what God plans to give all his people.

Right away he began to preach in the synagogues. He taught that Jesus is the Son of God.

Brothers and sisters, here is a mystery I want you to understand. It will keep you from being proud. Part of Israel has refused to obey God. That will continue until the full number of Gentiles has entered God’s kingdom.

Who are you to judge someone else’s servant? Whether they are faithful or not is their own master’s concern. And they will be faithful, because the Lord has the power to make them faithful.

This will happen on the day God appoints Jesus Christ to judge people’s secret thoughts. That’s part of my good news.

But we preach about Christ and his death on the cross. That is very hard for Jews to accept. And everyone else thinks it’s foolish.

No, we announce God’s wisdom. His wisdom is a mystery that has been hidden. But before time began, God planned that his wisdom would bring us heavenly glory.

So here is how you should think of us. We serve Christ. We are trusted with the mysteries God has shown us.

Suppose our good news is covered with a veil. Then it is veiled to those who are dying.

The message we preach is not about ourselves. Our message is about Jesus Christ. We say that he is Lord. And we say that we serve you because of Jesus.

I went because God showed me what he wanted me to do. I spoke in private to those who are respected as leaders. I told them the good news that I preach among the Gentiles. I wanted to be sure I wasn’t running my race for no purpose. And I wanted to know that I had not been running my race for no purpose.

he showed us the mystery of his plan. It was in keeping with what he wanted to do. It was what he had planned through Christ.

That was God’s plan from the beginning. He has fulfilled his plan through Christ Jesus our Lord.

God told me to make clear to everyone how the mystery came about. In times past it was kept hidden in the mind of God, who created all things.

Pray also for me. Pray that whenever I speak, the right words will be given to me. Then I can be bold as I tell the mystery of the good news.

My goal is that their hearts may be encouraged and strengthened. I want them to be joined together in love. Then their understanding will be rich and complete. They will know the mystery of God. That mystery is Christ.

Pray for us too. Pray that God will give us an opportunity to preach our message. Then we can preach the mystery of Christ. Because I preached it, I am being held by chains.

May the Lord give you strength in your hearts. Then you will be holy and without blame in the sight of our God and Father. May that be true when our Lord Jesus comes with all his holy ones.

He chose you to be saved by accepting the good news that we preach. And you will share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

But the Lord is faithful. He will strengthen you. He will guard you from the evil one.

God has saved us. He has chosen us to live a holy life. It wasn’t because of anything we have done. It was because of his own purpose and grace. Through Christ Jesus, God gave us this grace even before time began.

Remember Jesus Christ. He came from David’s family line. He was raised from the dead. That is my good news.

That belief and understanding lead to the hope of eternal life. Before time began, God promised to give that life. And he does not lie.

People now come to God through him. And he is able to save them completely and for all time. Jesus lives forever. He prays for them.

He was chosen before God created the world. But he came into the world for your sake in these last days.

God always gives you all the grace you need. So you will only have to suffer for a little while. Then God himself will build you up again. He will make you strong and steady. And he has chosen you to share in his eternal glory because you belong to Christ.

God’s plan will be carried out. This will happen when the seventh angel is ready to blow his trumpet. God told all this to the prophets who served him long ago.”




Follow us:

Advertisements


Advertisements