the Week of Proper 15 / Ordinary 20
Click here to learn more!
Read the Bible
THE MESSAGE
Romans 1:2
Bible Study Resources
Concordances:
- Nave'sDictionaries:
- BridgewayEncyclopedias:
- CondensedDevotionals:
- EveryParallel Translations
which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures—
(Which he had promised afore by his Prophets in the holy Scriptures,)
(Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures,)
which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy Scriptures,
which He promised beforehand through His prophets in the holy Scriptures,
God promised this Good News long ago through his prophets, as it is written in the Holy Scriptures.
which He promised beforehand through His prophets in the sacred Scriptures—
which He promised beforehand through His prophets in the holy Scriptures,
which He promised beforehand through His prophets in the holy Scriptures,
which He promised beforehand through His prophets in the Holy Scriptures,
that he promised long ago by what his prophets said in the holy Scriptures.
God promised this Good News in advance through his prophets in the Tanakh.
(which he had before promised by his prophets in holy writings,)
God promised long ago through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures to give this Good News to his people.
(Which he had promised afore by his Prophetes in the holy Scriptures)
Which was promised from early days by his prophets in the holy scriptures,
The Good News was promised long ago by God through his prophets, as written in the Holy Scriptures.
which he promised previously through his prophets in the holy scriptures,
which He promised before through His prophets in the holy Scriptures,
which he promised afore through his prophets in the holy scriptures,
Of which God had given word before by his prophets in the holy Writings,
which he promised before through his prophets in the holy Scriptures,
which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the Holy ScripturesActs 26:6; Romans 3:21; 16:26; Galatians 3:8; Titus 1:2;">[xr]
which from of old he had promised by the hand of the prophets, in the holy writings,
(which he had before promised, by his prophets, in the holy scriptures,
Which he had promised afore by his prophetes in ye holy scriptures
which he promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures,
which he promised before through his prophets in the holy Scriptures,
Which he had promised before, by his prophets in the holy scriptures,
which God had already promised through His Prophets in Holy Writ, concerning His Son,
which he hadde bihote tofore bi his profetis in holi scripturis of his sone,
which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy scriptures,
(Which he had promised before by his prophets in the holy scriptures)
This gospel he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy scriptures,
which He promised before through His prophets in the Holy Scriptures,
God promised this Good News long ago through his prophets in the holy Scriptures.
The Good News was promised long ago by God's early preachers in His Holy Writings.
which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy scriptures,
Which he promised beforehand, through his prophets, in holy scriptures -
Which he had promised before, by his prophets, in the holy scriptures,
which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy scriptures,
which he promysed afore by his Prophetes in the holy scriptures
which He announced before through His prophets in holy writings --
(which he promysed a fore by his prophetes in ye holy scriptures)
which God had promised by his prophets in the holy scriptures,
Long ago, God had promised the good news through the Good Book and the cowboys who wrote it.
Contextual Overview
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Which: Luke 24:26, Luke 24:27, Acts 10:43, Acts 26:6, Titus 1:2
by: Romans 3:21
the holy: Romans 3:2
Reciprocal: Luke 1:69 - in John 5:39 - they which Romans 16:26 - and by 2 Timothy 3:15 - the holy Revelation 22:6 - the holy
Cross-References
God spoke: "Lights! Come out! Shine in Heaven's sky! Separate Day from Night. Mark seasons and days and years, Lights in Heaven's sky to give light to Earth." And there it was.
The skies were made by God 's command; he breathed the word and the stars popped out. He scooped Sea into his jug, put Ocean in his keg.
God , Creator of the heavens— he is, remember, G od. Maker of earth— he put it on its foundations, built it from scratch. He didn't go to all that trouble to just leave it empty, nothing in it. He made it to be lived in. This God says: "I am God , the one and only. I don't just talk to myself or mumble under my breath. I never told Jacob, ‘Seek me in emptiness, in dark nothingness.' I am God . I work out in the open, saying what's right, setting things right. So gather around, come on in, all you refugees and castoffs. They don't seem to know much, do they— those who carry around their no-god blocks of wood, praying for help to a dead stick? So tell me what you think. Look at the evidence. Put your heads together. Make your case. Who told you, and a long time ago, what's going on here? Who made sense of things for you? Wasn't I the one? God ? It had to be me. I'm the only God there is— The only God who does things right and knows how to help. So turn to me and be helped—saved!— everyone, whoever and wherever you are. I am God , the only God there is, the one and only. I promise in my own name: Every word out of my mouth does what it says. I never take back what I say. Everyone is going to end up kneeling before me. Everyone is going to end up saying of me, ‘Yes! Salvation and strength are in God !'" All who have raged against him will be brought before him, disgraced by their unbelief. And all who are connected with Israel will have a robust, praising, good life in God !
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Which he had promised afore,.... The Gospel is here further commended from the antiquity it: it was no novel doctrine, an upstart notion, but what God had conceived in his own breast from eternity. This mystery was hid in him from the beginning of the world, and was ordained before the world was; in time God was pleased to make it known to the sons of men; he "promised" it, he spoke of it, and declared it
by his prophets, Isaiah and others, "afore" the Apostle Paul was called forth to be a preacher of it; which promise, or promises of it, lie
in the Holy Scriptures; the books of the Old Testament, so called from the author, matter, and usefulness of them. The apostle speaks in the language of his nation, for the Jews frequently call the Bible, writings, Holy Ones; "for", say they, כל כתובים קדש, "all the Scriptures are holy" c, and style them, כתבי הקדש, "Scriptures of holiness", or holy Scriptures d.
c Misn. Yadaim, c. 3. sect. 5. d Misn. Parah, c. 10. sect. 3. T. Bab. Sabbat, fol. 116. 2.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Which he had promised afore - Which gospel, or which doctrines, he had before announced.
By the prophets - The word “prophets” here is used to include those who wrote as well as those who spake. It included the teachers of the ancient Jews generally.
In the holy scriptures - In the writings of the Old Testament. They were called holy because they were inspired by the Holy Spirit, and were regarded as separated from all other writings, and worthy of all reverence. The apostle here declares that he was not about to advance anything new. His doctrines were in accordance with the acknowledged oracles of God. Though they might appear to be new, yet he regarded the gospel as entirely consistent with all that had been declared in the Jewish dispensation; and not only consistent, but as actually promised there. He affirms, therefore:
(1) That all this was promised, and no small part of the Epistle is employed to show this.
(2) That it was confirmed by the authority of holy and inspired men.
(3) That it depended on no vague and loose tradition, but was recorded, so that people might examine for themselves.
The reason why the apostle was so anxious to show that his doctrine coincided with the Old Testament was because the church at Rome was made up in part of Jews. He wished to show them, and the remainder of his countrymen, that the Christian religion was built on the foundation of their prophets, and their acknowledged writings. So doing, he would disarm their prejudice, and furnish a proof of the truth of religion. It was a constant position with the apostle that he advanced nothing but what was maintained by the best and holiest men of the nation. Acts 26:22-23, “saying none other things than those which the prophets and Moses did say should come,” etc. There was a further reason here for his appealing so much to the Old Testament. He had never been at Rome. He was therefore personally a stranger, and it was proper for him then especially to show his regard for the doctrines of the prophets. Hence, he appeals here so often to the Old Testament; and defends every point by the authority of the Bible. The particular passages of the Old Testament on which he relied will come before us in the course of the Epistle. See particularly Romans 3:0;Romans 4:0; Romans 9:0; Romans 10:0; Romans 11:0. We may see here,
- The reverence which Paul showed for the Old Testament. He never undervalued it. He never regarded it as obsolete, or useless. He manifestly studied it; and never fell into the impious opinion that the Old Testament is of little value.
(2)If these things were promised - predicted in the Old Testament, then Christianity is true. Every passage which he adduces is therefore proof that it is from God.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Romans 1:2. Which he had promised afore — Both in the law and in the prophets God showed his purpose to introduce into the world a more perfect and glorious state of things; which state was to take place by and under the influence of the Messiah, who should bring life and immortality to light by his Gospel.
