Romans 16:25-27
Verses 25-27 conclude the noble Epistle with the finest of Paul's doxologies.To him that is able ( τω δυναμενω ). Dative of the articular participle of δυναμα. See similar idiom in Eph 3:20.
To stablish ( στηριξα ). First aorist active infinitive of στηριζω, to make stable.
According to my gospel ( κατα το ευαγγελιον μου ). Same phrase in 2:16; 2Ti 2:8. Not a book, but Paul's message as here set forth.
The preaching ( το κηρυγμα ). The proclamation, the heralding.
Of Jesus Christ ( Ιησου Χριστου ). Objective genitive, "about Jesus Christ."
Revelation ( αποκαλυψιν ). "Unveiling."
Of the mystery ( μυστηριου ). Once unknown, but now revealed.
Kept in silence ( σεσιγημενου ). Perfect passive participle of σιγαω, to be silent, state of silence.
Through times eternal ( χρονοις αιωνιοις ). Associative instrumental case, "along with times eternal" (Robertson, Grammar, p. 527). See 1Co 2:6, 7, 10.
But now is manifested ( φανερωθεντος δε νυν ). First aorist passive participle of φανεροω, to make plain, genitive case in agreement with μυστηριου.
By the scriptures of the prophets ( δια γραφων προφητικων ). "By prophetic scriptures." Witnessed by the law and the prophets (3:21). This thread runs all through Romans.
According to the command of the eternal God ( κατ' επιταγην του αιωνιου θεου ). Paul conceives that God is in charge of the redemptive work and gives his orders (1:1-5; 10:15f.). The same adjective αιωνιος is here applied to God that is used of eternal life and eternal punishment in Mt 25:46.
Unto obedience of faith ( εις υπακοην της πιστεως ). See 1:5.
Made known unto all the nations ( εις παντα τα εθνη γνωρισθεντος ). First aorist passive participle of γνωριζω, still the genitive case agreeing with μυστηριου in verse 25.
To the only wise God ( μονω σοφω θεω ). Better, "to God alone wise." See 1Ti 1:17 without σοφω.
To whom ( ω ). Some MSS. omit.
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