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.

What Romans 1:16 says

Paul is not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes.

Romans 1:16 in context

13Now I would not have you ignorant, brethren, that oftentimes I purposed to come unto you, (but was let hitherto,) that I might have some fruit among you also, even as among other Gentiles. 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; 19Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them.

Romans 1, verses 13–19. Read the whole chapter with John Brown’s notes in the Self-Interpreting Bible.

Romans 1:16 in the catechisms

The Reformation catechisms and confessions cite Romans 1:16 4 times as a proof text.

How to memorise Romans 1:16

Hearers breaks the verse into clauses and teaches each clause in four steps. Then it brings each clause back just before you forget it.

  1. 01

    Read

    Read the verse with the clauses marked. Listen to it read aloud.

  2. 02

    Trace

    Type the first letter of each word, with the words shown faintly.

  3. 03

    Fade

    Half of the words go. Type the text again, and fill the gaps from memory.

  4. 04

    Recall

    All the words go. Type it or say it aloud. Each clause gets its own grade and its own review date.

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