Romans 16:25

Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began,

Cross-reference

Romans 2:16 Parallel

Romans 2:16 also uses 'my gospel' — the same phrase Paul uses here to describe his message about Christ.

Romans 11:25 unveils a specific mystery about Israel — connecting to the broader 'revelation of the mystery' in Romans 16:25.

Romans 1:11 Parallel

Romans 1:11 expresses Paul's desire to 'strengthen you' — the same strengthening God provides in Romans 16:25, creating an inclusio.

Romans 1:1 Parallel

Romans 1:1 introduces Paul's gospel — the same 'my gospel' he references in Romans 16:25, forming a thematic bookend to the letter.

Romans 10:14 stresses the necessity of preaching — echoing the 'preaching of Jesus Christ' that reveals the mystery in Romans 16:25.

In Ephesians 3:20, the same doxological formula 'now to him who is able' appears, emphasizing God's power to do far beyond what we ask.

In 1 Peter 1:10-12, the prophets searched for salvation now revealed—direct parallel to the mystery long hidden.

Colossians 1:26 calls it 'the mystery hidden from ages but now revealed to saints' — identical language to this verse.

Colossians 1:27 specifies the mystery as 'Christ in you, the hope of glory' — expanding what that hidden secret is.

In 1 Corinthians 2:7, Paul calls the gospel 'the hidden wisdom' ordained before the ages — the same mystery now revealed.

2 Timothy 2:8 calls Jesus Christ 'my gospel' — same phrase and focus on Christ's resurrection and Davidic lineage.

In 1 Peter 5:10, the God of all grace will restore, strengthen, and establish you—sharing the key 'establish' verb.

Ephesians 1:9 speaks of God making known 'the mystery of his will' — the same revealed secret Paul mentions here.

Acts 20:32 Parallel

In Acts 20:32, Paul commends believers to God's word of grace that builds them up—echoing the establishing power described here.

Jude 1:24 Parallel

In Jude 1:24, a doxology begins 'now to him who is able to keep you from stumbling'—matching the opening formula here.

In 1 Thessalonians 3:13, Paul prays that God would establish your hearts blameless—the very same verb 'stērizō' used here.

Ephesians 3:3-5 expands on the same mystery—hidden from earlier generations but now revealed to apostles.

Matthew 13:35 quotes Psalm 78:2 as prophecy that Jesus would utter things 'kept secret from the foundation of the world'.

Matthew 13:17 notes prophets longed to see what disciples now see — the same long-hidden revelation finally made known.

Amos 3:7 Parallel

Amos 3:7 says God reveals his secret to his servants the prophets — a pattern of disclosure that culminates in this gospel mystery.

Daniel 2:22 Parallel

Daniel 2:22 declares God 'reveals deep and secret things' — the same divine unveiling of hidden truths Paul refers to.

In 2 Thessalonians 2:17, Paul asks God to establish their hearts in every good work—directly echoing the 'establish' verb from this verse.

In 2 Thessalonians 3:3, Paul affirms the Lord will establish and guard them—again using the same 'stērizō' for establishing.

Revelation 10:7 explicitly mentions 'the mystery of God' being fulfilled — the same mystery kept secret in Romans 16:25, now completed.

Titus 1:2 Parallel

Titus 1:2 also refers to God's promise 'before the ages began' — echoing the mystery kept secret in Romans 16:25.

Colossians 2:2 identifies the mystery as Christ Himself — the same mystery revealed according to Rom 16:25.

In 2 Timothy 1:9, this same 'before the ages began' grace echoes the mystery kept secret — God's eternal purpose in Christ.

1 Timothy 3:16 calls it the 'mystery of godliness' — Christ revealed in flesh and proclaimed among nations, mirroring Rom 16:25.

Ephesians 3:5 expands on the same mystery — once hidden, now revealed to holy apostles and prophets.

Deuteronomy 29:29 Related theme

Deuteronomy 29:29 contrasts secret things with revealed—directly echoes the 'kept secret but now revealed' theme.

2 Corinthians 1:21 uses the same Greek verb for 'establish' — God who establishes us in Christ and anoints us.

1 Corinthians 4:1 calls apostles 'stewards of God's mysteries' — directly linking to the mystery now revealed in Romans 16:25.

1 John 1:2 Parallel

1 John 1:2 describes eternal life 'with the Father' that was 'made manifest' — the same hidden-then-revealed pattern as the mystery in Romans 16:25.

Luke 8:10 Parallel

In Luke 8:10, Jesus gives disciples the secrets of the kingdom — identical to the mystery revealed, as in Matthew 13:11.

Matthew 24:14 foretells the gospel preached worldwide — directly parallels Paul's 'my gospel' and the preaching of Jesus Christ.

Isaiah 52:15 describes kings seeing what was not told — exactly matches the revelation of the hidden mystery to the nations.

Isaiah 48:6 Allusion

In Isaiah 48:6, God declares new hidden things — directly parallels the mystery kept secret and now revealed in Christ.

1 Peter 1:20 describes Christ foreknown before creation but revealed in the last times—same hidden-then-revealed pattern.

Galatians 2:2 describes Paul presenting his gospel to leaders — another reference to the gospel he preaches.

2 Thessalonians 2:14 ties calling through 'our gospel' to sharing Christ's glory — parallel to establishing through the gospel.

Colossians 1:28 echoes the universal proclamation — presenting every person complete in Christ, aligning with the mystery made known to all nations.

Ephesians 3:11 speaks of God's eternal purpose in Christ—connected to the mystery but less directly.

2 Corinthians 4:3 speaks of the gospel being veiled; here Paul says the mystery was hidden but now revealed.

1 Corinthians 2:2 focuses on Jesus Christ crucified — the core of Paul's preaching aligned with the mystery revealed.

1 Corinthians 1:23 preaches Christ crucified — the central content of Paul's gospel mentioned in Romans 16:25.

1 Corinthians 1:8 promises God will sustain believers — similar to Romans 16:25's request for strengthening, both highlighting divine preservation.

Luke 10:24 Parallel

In Luke 10:24, Jesus notes that many prophets desired to see what the disciples see—a parallel to the mystery now revealed.

Psalm 78:2 Parallel

Psalm 78:2 speaks of uttering 'dark sayings of old' — a poetic parallel to the idea of a long-hidden mystery being revealed.