Rom 16:25 | RWP | e4.org | Verses 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 . To stablish ( στηριξα ). First aorist active infinitive of στηριζω , to make stable. According to my gospel ( κατα το ευαγγελιον μου ). Same phrase in ; . 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 , , .

‏ Romans 16:25

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.