Romans 1:5

By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name:

Cross-reference

Romans 1:1 Parallel

Paul identifies as called apostle, the same role and grace described in Romans 1:5.

Romans 16:26 repeats 'obedience of faith' and 'all nations', closely echoing the mission statement of Romans 1:5 and linking it to prophetic revelation.

Romans 15:19 details Paul's full proclamation of the gospel from Jerusalem to Illyricum, illustrating the worldwide apostolic work introduced in Romans 1:5.

Romans 3:29 Parallel

Romans 3:29 affirms that God is also God of Gentiles, supporting the universal scope of 'all nations' in Romans 1:5 and Paul's mission to them.

Romans 12:3 Parallel

In Romans 12:3, Paul again speaks of grace given to him and the measure of faith, linking to the grace and apostleship he received.

Romans 15:15 reiterates the grace given to Paul by God, the same grace from which his apostleship flows.

Romans 15:16 specifies Paul's role as minister to the Gentiles, fulfilling the purpose of grace and apostleship for the nations.

Romans 15:18 describes Paul's aim to bring Gentiles to obedience through Christ, directly paralleling the 'obedience of faith' among all nations in Romans 1:5.

Romans 6:17 Parallel

Obedience from the heart mirrors the 'obedience of faith', showing the internal response to the gospel.

Preaching is necessary for faith, linking to Paul's apostolic role in producing obedience of faith.

Not all obey the gospel, contrasting with the goal of obedience among all Gentiles in Romans 1:5.

1 Corinthians 9:2 shows that the Corinthians themselves are evidence of Paul's apostleship, offering concrete validation of what Romans 1:5 asserts.

Galatians 2:9 shows the Jerusalem pillars recognized the grace given to Paul for his Gentile mission, echoing the apostolic commission in Romans 1:5.

In 1 Corinthians 15:10, Paul elaborates on the grace he received, emphasizing that his hard work was empowered by God's grace—directly echoing the 'grace and apostleship' of Romans 1:5.

2 Corinthians 3:5 clarifies that Paul's adequacy comes from God, reinforcing that his apostleship in Romans 1:5 is not self-derived but divinely enabled.

2 Corinthians 3:6 specifies that God made Paul adequate as a minister of the new covenant, expanding the meaning of his apostolic calling in Romans 1:5.

Galatians 1:15 reveals that Paul was set apart from birth and called by grace—showing the divine origin of the apostleship mentioned in Romans 1:5.

Galatians 1:16 states Paul's purpose: to preach Christ among the Gentiles, directly aligning with the Gentile mission in Romans 1:5.

Ephesians 3:2-9 expounds on the grace given to Paul to preach to Gentiles, offering a fuller account of his apostolic stewardship hinted at in Romans 1:5.

Galatians 2:8 confirms that Paul's apostleship was specifically to the Gentiles, matching the 'all nations' scope in Romans 1:5.

Malachi 1:11 Prophetic fulfillment

Malachi 1:11 prophesies God's name being great among the nations, which Romans 1:5's mission to bring obedience of faith among all nations fulfills.

1 Timothy 1:11 describes the gospel entrusted to Paul, which matches the 'obedience of faith' message he was commissioned to spread in Romans 1:5.

1 Timothy 1:12 speaks of Paul being appointed to service, echoing the apostolic appointment in Romans 1:5 and attributing it to Christ's strength.

Acts 15:14 Parallel

In Acts 15:14, God visited the Gentiles to take a people for His name—directly echoing Paul’s purpose in Romans 1:5.

1 Peter 2:9 Parallel

In 1 Peter 2:9, believers are called to proclaim God’s excellencies as a people for His possession—parallel to the Gentile mission for His name.

In 1 Peter 2:10, once not a people, now God’s people—this Gentile inclusion matches Paul’s purpose in Romans 1:5.

In 2 Thessalonians 1:8, 'obey the gospel' appears in a warning of punishment, contrasting with the positive call to obedience in Romans.

In Hebrews 11:8, Abraham's obedient faith exemplifies the 'obedience that comes from faith' Paul describes.

In Ephesians 3:7, Paul describes his service as a gift of grace, paralleling the 'grace and apostleship' he received in Romans.

1 Peter 1:2 Parallel

In 1 Peter 1:2, believers are chosen to be obedient to Jesus Christ and receive grace, directly echoing the grace and obedience of faith in Romans.

Paul defends his apostleship, directly reinforcing the authority and commission given in Romans 1:5.

In Galatians 2:7, Paul's commission to preach to the Gentiles is confirmed, directly echoing his apostolic call to the Gentiles in Romans.

Paul's foundational work as an apostle, given grace to build, reflects his apostolic mission.

Paul's calling as apostle by God's will parallels the grace and apostleship given in Romans 1:5.

Acts 26:16 Historical context

Paul is appointed as minister and witness, directly echoing the apostolic commission and mission.

Acts 22:21 Historical context

Jesus sends Paul to the Gentiles, confirming the mission of bringing obedience of faith among them.

Acts 9:15 Historical context

In Acts 9:15, Paul is chosen to carry God’s name before the Gentiles—directly parallel to his apostolic mission in Romans 1:5.

John 15:16 Parallel

In John 15:16, Jesus appoints disciples to bear fruit in His name—parallels Paul’s appointment to bring obedience of faith for His name.

All is received, including grace and apostleship, so no boasting — echoing the gift aspect in Romans 1:5.

In 2 Corinthians 10:5, the obedience of faith extends to taking every thought captive for Christ, revealing its cognitive dimension.

In 1 Peter 1:22, obedience to the truth purifies and leads to love, expanding on the practical outworking of the obedience of faith.