Romans 1:16
Romans · New Testament · Chapter 1
“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.”Romans 1:16
What Does Romans 1:16 Mean?
Romans 1:16 is found in the book of Romans, chapter 1, verse 16 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Romans 1:16 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Mark 8:38“Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation; of him also shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he cometh in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.”2 Timothy 1:8“Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God;”1 Peter 4:16“Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf.”2 Timothy 1:12“For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.”Psalms 40:9“I have preached righteousness in the great congregation: lo, I have not refrained my lips, O LORD, thou knowest.”Hebrews 4:12“For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.”Luke 9:26“For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own glory, and in his Father’s, and of the holy angels.”1 Corinthians 1:18“For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.”Romans 10:17“So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.”1 Thessalonians 1:5“For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake.”2 Corinthians 4:4“In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.”1 Corinthians 4:20“For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.”1 Corinthians 2:2“For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified.”1 Corinthians 2:4“And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power:”Jeremiah 23:29“Is not my word like as a fire? saith the LORD; and like a hammer that breaketh the rock in pieces?”Galatians 3:28“There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.”Galatians 6:14“But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world.”1 Corinthians 15:2“By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.”2 Corinthians 2:14“Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place.”2 Corinthians 10:4“(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)”
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