To God only wise, [be] glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen.
To God {G2316} only {G3441} wise {G4680}, be glory {G1391} through {G1223} Jesus {G2424} Christ {G5547} for {G1519} ever {G165}. Amen {G281}. Written {G1125} to {G4314} the Romans {G4514} from {G575} Corinthus {G2882}, and sent by {G1223} Phebe {G5402} servant {G1249} of the church {G1577} at {G1722} Cenchrea {G2747}.
to the only wise God, through Yeshua the Messiah,
be the glory forever and ever!
Amen.
to the only wise God be glory forever through Jesus Christ! Amen.
to the only wise God, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory for ever. Amen.
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1 Timothy 1:17
Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, [be] honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen. -
Romans 11:36
For of him, and through him, and to him, [are] all things: to whom [be] glory for ever. Amen. -
Revelation 7:10
And cried with a loud voice, saying, Salvation to our God which sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb. -
Revelation 7:12
Saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour, and power, and might, [be] unto our God for ever and ever. Amen. -
Romans 11:33
¶ O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable [are] his judgments, and his ways past finding out! -
Romans 11:34
For who hath known the mind of the Lord? or who hath been his counsellor? -
Revelation 19:1
¶ And after these things I heard a great voice of much people in heaven, saying, Alleluia; Salvation, and glory, and honour, and power, unto the Lord our God:
Context
Romans 16:27 serves as the powerful and fitting conclusion to Paul's extensive and theologically rich Epistle to the Romans. This verse, along with the preceding two (Romans 16:25-26), forms a doxology – a hymn of praise to God. After addressing various practical matters, greetings to specific individuals in the Roman church, and a final warning against those who cause division (Romans 16:17-20), Paul culminates his letter by directing all glory and honor to God, emphasizing His unique wisdom and the central role of Jesus Christ in His eternal plan. It summarizes the profound theological truths presented throughout the entire letter, from justification by faith to the mystery of Israel's salvation.
Key Themes
Linguistic Insights
Related Scriptures
This concluding doxology in Romans 16:27 shares striking similarities with other New Testament doxologies, particularly Jude 1:25, which also attributes glory to 'the only wise God our Saviour'. The concept of God's wisdom being revealed through Christ is also central to passages like 1 Corinthians 1:24, which states that Christ is 'the power of God, and the wisdom of God'. Paul's frequent emphasis on giving glory to God through Christ is a recurring theme in his epistles, such as when he speaks of every tongue confessing that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father (Philippians 2:11).
Practical Application
Romans 16:27 serves as a powerful reminder for believers to always direct their praise and worship to God. It encourages us to: