Romans 1:2

Romans · New Testament · Chapter 1

“(Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures,)”Romans 1:2

What Does Romans 1:2 Mean?

Romans 1:2 is found in the book of Romans, chapter 1, verse 2 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 12 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Key themes in this passage include Prophecy & Fulfillment, and Justification.

Cross-References (12)

These passages are connected to Romans 1:2 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Titus 1:2“In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began;”Luke 1:70“As he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have been since the world began:”Romans 3:21“But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets;”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:”Acts 10:43“To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins.”Romans 3:2“Much every way: chiefly, because that unto them were committed the oracles of God.”John 5:39“Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.”Luke 24:26“Ought not Christ to have suffered these things, and to enter into his glory?”Acts 26:6“And now I stand and am judged for the hope of the promise made of God unto our fathers:”Revelation 22:6“And he said unto me, These sayings are faithful and true: and the Lord God of the holy prophets sent his angel to shew unto his servants the things which must shortly be done.”2 Timothy 3:15“And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.”Luke 1:69“And hath raised up an horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David;”

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