Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began,

ROMANS 16:25KJV
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Romans 16:25 (KJV)

What does Romans 16:25 mean?

Romans 16:25 describes how God has the power to make believers strong and secure in their faith, doing so through the message Paul calls "my gospel" and the proclamation about Jesus Christ. This strengthening is based on a truth that was hidden for ages but has now been revealed.

Paul is writing to the Christians in Rome, closing his letter by praising God for His ability to establish them in the faith. He points to his own gospel message and the preaching about Jesus as the means God uses. Paul also refers to a "mystery"—a truth about God's plan that was kept secret for a long time but is now being made known through Jesus.

The Greek behind Romans 16:25

  • "Power" (δύναμαι, dynamai): This word means the ability or strength to do something. Here, it emphasizes that God is fully able to make believers firm and steadfast.
  • "Stablish" (στηρίζω, stērizō): Often understood as making someone stable, firm, or unwavering. Paul is highlighting God's role in giving believers a solid foundation in their faith.
  • "Mystery" (μυστήριον, mystērion): In Paul's letters, this word usually refers to a divine truth that was hidden in the past but is now revealed. Here, it points to God's plan in Christ, once secret but now openly proclaimed.
  • "Secret" (σιωπάω, siōpaō): This word carries the sense of something kept silent or concealed. Paul is stressing that the message about Jesus was not fully known in earlier times.

Why Romans 16:25 matters

  • Romans 16:25 clarifies that the Christian faith is not based on human strength but on God's power to establish and secure believers.
  • The verse highlights the importance of the gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ as the foundation for spiritual stability.
  • By mentioning the "mystery" now revealed, Paul connects the story of Jesus to God's larger plan, showing that what was once hidden is now available to all through the message of Christ.

Where else these words appear

“preaching” Greek G2782 · used in 8 verses

  • Matthew 12:41 The men of Nineveh shall rise in judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: because they repented at the preaching of Jonas; and, behold, a greater than Jonas is here.
  • 1 Corinthians 1:21 For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe.
  • 1 Corinthians 15:14 And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain.

“secret” Greek G4601 · used in 9 verses

  • Luke 9:36 And when the voice was past, Jesus was found alone. And they kept it close, and told no man in those days any of those things which they had seen.
  • Acts 12:17 But he, beckoning unto them with the hand to hold their peace, declared unto them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, Go shew these things unto James, and to the brethren. And he departed, and went into another place.
  • 1 Corinthians 14:28 But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God.

“stablish” Greek G4741 · used in 13 verses

  • Luke 9:51 And it came to pass, when the time was come that he should be received up, he stedfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem,
  • 1 Thessalonians 3:2 And sent Timotheus, our brother, and minister of God, and our fellowlabourer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith:
  • James 5:8 Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh.

“revelation” Greek G602 · used in 18 verses

  • Luke 2:32 A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.
  • 1 Corinthians 14:26 How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying.
  • Ephesians 3:3 How that by revelation he made known unto me the mystery;(as I wrote afore in few words,