Romans 1:16
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.
King James Version
World English Bible (WEB)
For I am not ashamed of the Good News of Christ, for it is the power of God for salvation for everyone who believes; for the Jew first, and also for the Greek.
American Standard Version (ASV)
For I am not ashamed of the gospel: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
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What this verse means
Paul is not ashamed of the gospel because it is God's power, not his own opinion.
A short prayer
Lord, burn away my embarrassment about the gospel. It is Your power; let me carry it boldly.
Read in context — Romans 1
14I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and to the unwise.
15So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also.
16For 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.
17For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.
18For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness;
Related verses
“The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.”Proverbs 18:10
“The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?”Psalms 27:1
“The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.”Psalms 28:7
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”Psalms 46:1
“So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.”Romans 10:17
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