Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
For I am not
King James Version
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.
Holman Bible
For I am not ashamed of the gospel,
International Standard Version
For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is God's power for the salvation of everyone who believes, of the Jew first and of the Greek as well.
A Conservative Version
For I am not ashamed of the good-news of Christ, for it is the power of God for salvation to every man who believes, both to the Jew first, and to the Greek.
American Standard Version
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.
Amplified
I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation [from His wrath and punishment] to everyone who believes [in Christ as Savior], to the Jew first and also to the Greek.
An Understandable Version
I am not ashamed of the good news [i.e., the Gospel], because it is God's power for [bringing] salvation to every person who believes [in Jesus]; first to Jews and then to Greeks [i.e., unconverted Gentiles].
Anderson New Testament
For I am not ashamed of the Gospel: for it is the power of God in order to salvation, to every one that believes, to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
Bible in Basic English
For I have no feeling of shame about the good news, because it is the power of God giving salvation to everyone who has faith, to the Jew first, and then to the Greek.
Common New Testament
For I am not ashamed of the gospel: for it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.
Daniel Mace New Testament
for I am not ashamed of the gospel, since it is divinely effectual to salvation, to everyone that believes, to the Jew first, and then to the Gentile.
Darby Translation
For I am not ashamed of the glad tidings; for it is God's power to salvation, to every one that believes, both to Jew first and to Greek:
Godbey New Testament
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.
Goodspeed New Testament
For I am not ashamed of the good news, for it is God's power for the salvation of everyone who has faith, of the Jew first and then of the Greek.
John Wesley New Testament
For I am not ashamed of the gospel; for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth, both to the Jew and to the Gentile.
Julia Smith Translation
For I am not ashamed of the good news of Christ: for it is the power of God to salvation to all believing; both to the Jew first, and the Greek.
King James 2000
For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believes; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
Lexham Expanded Bible
For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.
Modern King James verseion
For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
For I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ, because it is the power of God unto salvation to all that believe; namely to the Jew, and also to the gentile.
Moffatt New Testament
For I am proud of the gospel; it is God's saving power for everyone who has faith, for the Jew first and for the Greek as well.
Montgomery New Testament
FOR I AM PROUD OF THE GOSPEL. IT IS GOD'S SAVING POWER FOR EVERY ONE WHO BELIEVES. FOR THE JEW FIRST, AND ALSO FOR THE GENTILE.
NET Bible
For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is God's power for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.
New Heart English Bible
For I am not ashamed of the Good News, for it is the power of God for salvation for everyone who believes; for the Jew first, and also for the Greek.
Noyes New Testament
For I am not ashamed of the gospel; for to every believer, to the Jew first and also to the Greek, it is the power of God unto salvation.
Sawyer New Testament
For I am not ashamed of the gospel; for it is the power of God to salvation to every one that believes, the Jew first and also the Greek.
The Emphasized Bible
For I am not ashamed of the joyful message; for it is God's power unto salvation, to every one that believeth, both to Jew firstand to Greek;
Thomas Haweis New Testament
For I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God for salvation to every one who believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
Twentieth Century New Testament
For I am not ashamed of the Good News; it is the power of God which brings Salvation to every one who believes in Christ, to the Jew first, but also to the Greek.
Webster
For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God to salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
Weymouth New Testament
For I am not ashamed of the Good News. It is God's power which is at work for the salvation of every one who believes--the Jew first, and then the Gentile.
Williams New Testament
For I am not ashamed of the good news, for it is God's power for the salvation of everyone who trusts, of the Jew first and then of the Greek.
World English Bible
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.
Worrell New Testament
For I am not ashamed of the Gospel; for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believes; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek
Worsley New Testament
For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ; for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth, both Jew and Greek:
Youngs Literal Translation
for I am not ashamed of the good news of the Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation to every one who is believing, both to Jew first, and to Greek.
Themes
Believers » Promises to » Salvation
Decision » Instances of » The disciples
Faith/faithfulness » Who shall live by faith
God » Mighty in its influence » A saving power
God's Promises » To believers » Salvation
Gospel » Called » Gospel of Christ
The gospel » Is called the » Gospel of Christ
The gospel » Is the power of God unto salvation
The gospel » Those who receive, should » Not be ashamed of
Power » Of God » Exemplified » In making the gospel effectual
Power » Of the word » A saving power
God, Power of » Exhibited in » Making the gospel effectual
Resurrection » Where the righteousness of God is revealed
Rome » Paul testifies the gospel of Christ to them
Salvation » The gospel is the power of God unto
The bible » Mighty in its influence » A saving power
The word of God » Mighty in its influence » A saving power
Interlinear
Soteria
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References
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Easton
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Hastings
Smith
Watsons
Word Count of 37 Translations in Romans 1:16
Prayers for Romans 1:16
Verse Info
Context Readings
Preaching In Galilee And The Call Of The Disciples
15
So, as much as in me is, I am ready to announce the gospel to you that are at Rome also.
16 For I am not
Phrases
Cross References
Psalm 40:9-10
I have preached righteousness in the great congregation; behold, I have not refrained my lips, O LORD, thou knowest.
Romans 2:9
Tribulation and anguish shall be upon every human soul that does evil, the Jew first and also the Greek;
2 Timothy 1:8
Therefore be not thou ashamed to give testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel by the power of God,
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 comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.
2 Timothy 1:12
For 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.
Psalm 119:46
I will speak of thy testimonies also before kings and will not be ashamed.
Isaiah 53:1
Who shall believe our report? and upon whom shall the arm of the LORD be manifested?
Jeremiah 23:29
Is not my word like as a fire? saith the LORD; and like a hammer that breaks the rock in pieces?
Luke 2:10-11
But the angel said unto them, Fear not; for, behold, I bring you a gospel of great joy, which shall be to all the people.
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.
Acts 3:26
Unto you first, God, having raised up his Son Jesus, sent him to bless you, that each one of you might turn from his iniquities.
Romans 10:17
So then faith comes by hearing, and the ear to hear by the word of God.
1 Corinthians 1:18-24
For the word of the cross is foolishness to those that perish, but unto us who are saved, it is the power of God.
1 Corinthians 2:4
And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of human wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power,
1 Thessalonians 1:5-6
For our gospel did not come unto you in word only, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and in full assurance as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake.
2 Timothy 1:16
The Lord give mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus for he often refreshed me and was not ashamed of my chain;
1 Peter 4:16
But if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God on this behalf.
Psalm 71:15-16
My mouth shall show forth thy righteousness and thy salvation all the day, for I know not the numbers thereof.
Psalm 110:2
The LORD shall send the rod of thy strength out of Zion; rule thou in the midst of thine enemies.
John 7:35
Then the Jews said among themselves, Where will he go that we shall not find him? Will he go unto the dispersed among the Greeks and teach the Greeks?
Romans 4:11
And he received the circumcision as a sign, as a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had, yet being uncircumcised, that he might be the father of all the uncircumcised believers, that it might be counted unto them also as righteousness,
Romans 15:19
with power of signs and wonders, in virtue of the Spirit of God; so that from Jerusalem and round about unto Illyricum, I have filled the entire area with the gospel of the Christ.
Romans 15:29
For I know that when I come to you, I shall come in the fullness of the blessing of the gospel of the Christ.
1 Corinthians 2:2
For I judged not to know anything among you, except Jesus Christ and him crucified.
1 Corinthians 9:12
If others are partakers of this authority over you, why not us? Nevertheless we have not used this authority, but suffer all things, lest we should hinder the gospel of Christ.
1 Corinthians 9:18
What reward, then, shall I have? That preaching the gospel, I may make the gospel of the Christ without charge, that I abuse not my authority in the gospel.
1 Corinthians 14:24-25
But if all prophesy, and there come in one that does not believe or one unlearned, he is convinced of all, he is judged of all;
1 Corinthians 15:2
by which also ye are being saved if ye retain the word that I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.
2 Corinthians 2:12
Having come to Troas for the gospel of the Christ, even though a door was opened unto me in the Lord,
2 Corinthians 2:14-16
Now thanks be unto God, who always causes us to triumph in the Christ and makes manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place.
2 Corinthians 4:4
In whom the god of this age has blinded the understanding of those who do not believe, that the light of the gospel of the glory of the Christ, who is the image of God, should not shine in them.
2 Corinthians 9:13
that by the experience of this ministration, they glorify God for the obedience of your consent unto the gospel of the Christ and in your liberal distribution unto them and unto everyone,
2 Corinthians 10:4-5
(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God for the destruction of strong holds),
Galatians 1:7
for there is not another; but there are some that trouble you and would pervert the gospel of the Christ.
Colossians 1:5-6
for the hope which is laid up for you in the heavens, of which ye have already heard by the word of the truth of the gospel,
1 Thessalonians 2:13
For this cause also we thank God without ceasing, that having received from us the word to hear from God, ye received it not as the word of men, (but as it is in truth) the word of God, which effectually works in you that believe.
1 Timothy 1:11
according to the gospel of the glory of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust.
Hebrews 4:12
For the word of God is alive and efficient 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.