Advent · Fourth Sunday in Advent · Year B
Romans 16:25-27
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December 20, 2026
Overview & Insights
“To the only wise God be glory forevermore through Jesus Christ!” (Romans 16:27)
Phoebe, Paul’s patron, will deliver Paul’s covenant letter and have it read to the Roman Christians. Phoebe’s authority as patron and deaconess will reinforce the reading’s solemnity. The Roman Christians should respond to Paul’s letter by providing hospitality for Phoebe and joining their resources with hers to launch Paul’s mission to Spain.
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Commentary
Commentary on Romans 16:25-27 Working Preacher
Lutheran exegesis of the closing doxology that ties God's glory to the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Romans 16:25-27 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching
Reformed preaching notes on the mystery now revealed and God who strengthens the church.
Enduring Word Bible Commentary Romans Chapter 16 Enduring Word · David Guzik
David Guzik's verse-by-verse evangelical study of Paul's benediction to the only wise God.
Romans 16:25-27 Commentary Precept Austin
In-depth notes with Greek word studies on the revealed mystery and the doxology.
Romans 16:25 Commentaries BibleHub
Classic commentators collected on the power of God to establish believers by the gospel.
Background & Word Study
Romans (Enter the Bible) Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary background on the letter's argument, structure, and themes.
Book of Romans Overview BibleProject
Animated overview mapping the flow of Paul's letter to Rome.
Romans 16:25 Interlinear BibleHub
Greek text with parsing and Strong's numbers for the closing doxology.
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What is Paul's closing doxology?
Paul ends Romans praising the God who can strengthen believers by the gospel, the mystery once hidden and now revealed to bring all nations to the obedience of faith.
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