Romans 16:26

But now is made manifest, and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, made known to all nations for the obedience of faith:

Cross-reference

Romans 15:18 describes Christ working through Paul to lead Gentiles to obey God, matching the 'obedience of faith among all nations' here.

Romans 3:21 Parallel

Romans 3:21 says righteousness made known apart from law, testified by Law and Prophets — parallel to revelation through prophetic writings.

Romans 1:5 Parallel

Romans 1:5 uses the same phrase 'obedience of faith' for all Gentiles, directly paralleling the purpose stated here.

Romans 1:2 Parallel

Romans 1:2 says gospel promised beforehand through prophets — same idea as prophetic writings revealing the mystery.

Romans 10:16 directly speaks of 'obeyed the gospel'—the same phrase as the 'obedience of faith' here, linking belief and submission.

Romans 10:14 develops the necessity of hearing and preaching for faith—the same missionary logic behind the mystery being made known to all nations.

Romans 6:17 Parallel

In Romans 6:17, 'obeyed from the heart' echoes the same theme of obedient response to the gospel as the 'obedience of faith' here.

Acts 26:23 Prophetic fulfillment

Acts 26:23 says Messiah would suffer, rise, bring light to Jews and Gentiles — prophetic fulfillment for all nations, as in Romans 16:26.

Revelation 19:10 Related theme

Revelation 19:10 declares that prophecy testifies to Jesus, directly connecting to the prophetic writings that reveal the mystery of faith.

Titus 1:3 Parallel

Titus 1:3 says God brought his word to light by command — parallel to 'now revealed' and 'by command of the eternal God' in Romans 16:26.

Colossians 1:26 uses the same language: 'mystery hidden for ages ... but now revealed' — a direct parallel to Romans 16:26's disclosure.

Ephesians 1:9 also speaks of God 'making known the mystery of his will' — the same disclosure of the hidden plan in Romans 16:26.

Galatians 3:8 says Scripture foretold justification of Gentiles by faith — directly connects to prophetic writings revealing obedience of faith among all nations.

Acts 26:22 Parallel

Acts 26:22 Paul testifies nothing beyond what prophets and Moses said — echoes that gospel is revealed through prophetic writings.

Acts 10:43 Parallel

Acts 10:43 says all prophets testify that believers receive forgiveness — directly parallels prophetic writings revealing salvation to all nations.

Luke 24:44–47 Prophetic fulfillment

Luke 24:44-47 shows Jesus interpreting the Scriptures as foretelling repentance and forgiveness for all nations, exactly the mystery revealed here.

Mark 16:15 Parallel

Mark 16:15 commands preaching the gospel to all creation, mirroring the worldwide proclamation described here.

Matthew 28:19 commands making disciples of all nations, which is the exact outcome of the revelation to all nations mentioned here.

Psalm 18:43 Typology

Psalm 18:43 speaks of David being made head over nations who serve him — a typology of Christ bringing obedience of faith among all nations.

2 Timothy 4:17 describes Paul's preaching so all Gentiles hear—directly fulfilling the goal of making the mystery known to all nations stated here.

Psalm 22:27 Prophetic fulfillment

Psalm 22:27 prophesies that all nations will turn to the Lord — directly echoed here by the revelation that brings obedience of faith among all peoples.

Ephesians 3:9 unveils the same mystery 'hid in God' now made known—a direct parallel to the revelation of the mystery here.

Isaiah 42:4 Allusion

Isaiah 42:4 foretells the Servant establishing justice for the coastlands — aligned with the prophetic writings revealing the gospel to all nations.

1 Peter 1:20 says Christ was foreknown but manifest in last times—paralleling the previously hidden mystery now disclosed in this verse.

1 Corinthians 2:7 describes the same mystery—God's hidden wisdom ordained before the ages, now revealed—directly paralleling this verse.

Isaiah 52:15 Prophetic fulfillment

Isaiah 52:15 says what was not told will be seen and understood — directly fulfilled as the mystery of Christ is now made known to the nations.

Daniel 2:22 Related theme

Daniel 2:22 declares God reveals hidden things — directly parallel to the mystery of Christ now made known to all nations.

Matthew 13:35 quotes a prophecy about secrets hidden from the foundation of the world, echoing the 'mystery now revealed' in Romans 16:26.

Matthew 24:14 states the gospel will be preached to all nations, directly paralleling Paul's 'made known to all nations' in Romans 16:26.

Deuteronomy 29:29 distinguishes hidden and revealed things, directly paralleling the disclosure of the mystery now made known through prophetic writings.

1 John 1:2 Parallel

1 John 1:2 declares the life was made manifest—using the same disclosure language as the mystery 'now disclosed' here.

Acts 10:11 Parallel

Acts 10:11 shows Peter's vision of the sheet with unclean animals, symbolizing Gentile inclusion — directly illustrating the 'all nations' revelation in Romans 16:26.

Zechariah 6:15 speaks of those far off building the temple, prefiguring Gentile inclusion that Paul says is now revealed.

Isaiah 66:18 Related theme

Isaiah 66:18 speaks of God gathering all nations to see His glory — a parallel to the universal obedience of faith described here.

1 John 5:20 Related theme

In 1 John 5:20, Jesus is called 'the true God and eternal life' — linking the eternal God directly to Christ.

Acts 8:32–35 Historical context

Acts 8:32-35 shows Philip using Isaiah to preach Jesus — an example of prophetic writings revealing the gospel.

Revelation 1:8–11 Related theme

In Revelation 1:8-11, God declares His eternal nature as Alpha and Omega, echoing the 'eternal God' here and commanding John to write the revelation.

Hebrews 13:8 Related theme

In Hebrews 13:8, Jesus Christ is 'the same yesterday, today, and forever' — implying the same eternal constancy as God here.

Revelation 1:17 Related theme

In Revelation 1:17, Jesus says 'I am the First and the Last,' reinforcing the eternal nature of God mentioned here.

Deuteronomy 30:11 Related theme

Deuteronomy 30:11 says God's command is not beyond reach — complements the revelation of the mystery making obedience accessible to all nations.

Titus 1:2 Parallel

Titus 1:2 shows God promised eternal life before ages began — echoing the eternal God's plan now revealed through prophetic writings.

Ephesians 2:20 Related theme

Ephesians 2:20 builds on the prophetic writings as foundational for the church, aligning with the revelation to all nations described here.

Isaiah 48:6 Related theme

Isaiah 48:6 speaks of God declaring new hidden things — a parallel to the mystery now revealed through prophetic writings.

Matthew 28:20 Related theme

Matthew 28:20 emphasizes teaching obedience to Christ's commands, corresponding to the 'obedience of faith' in this verse.

Acts 13:46 Historical context

Acts 13:46 illustrates turning to the Gentiles after Jewish rejection, a practical step in the revelation to all nations.

Mark 1:15 Parallel

Mark 1:15 announces the time is fulfilled and the gospel at hand — Romans 16:26 says the mystery is now revealed, both proclaiming the arrival of God's plan.

John 17:20 Related theme

John 17:20 includes future believers 'through their word' — Romans 16:26 extends the revelation to all nations for obedience, linking the spread of faith.

John 15:15 Related theme

John 15:15 has Jesus making known all things from the Father — Romans 16:26 says the mystery is now revealed, connecting the concept of divine revelation.