Romans 2:16
16on that day when God, through Jesus Christ, will judge people's secrets according to my gospel.Eccl 12:14; Matt 25:31; John 5:22; 12:48; Acts 10:42; 17:31; Rom 3:6; 16:25; 1Cor 4:5; 1Tim 1:11; 2Tim 2:8; 1Pet 4:5; Rev 20:121 Corinthians 2:7
7Instead, we speak about God's secret wisdom that has been hidden, which God destined for our glory before the world began. ▼▼The Gk. lacks began
Rom 16:25-26; Eph 3:5, 9; Col 1:26; 2Tim 1:9 Ephesians 1:9
9when he made known to us the secret of his will. This was according to his plan that he set forth in Christ ▼▼Lit. him
Rom 16:25; Eph 3:4, 9, 11; Col 1:26; 2Tim 1:9 Colossians 1:26-27
26This secret was hidden throughout the ages and generations but has now been revealed to his saints,Matt 13:11; Rom 16:25; 1Cor 2:7; Eph 3:9; 2Tim 1:10 27to whom God wanted to make known the glorious riches of this secret among the Gentiles—which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.Rom 9:23; 2Cor 2:14; Eph 1:7; 3:8; 1Tim 1:11 Thessalonians 3:13
13Then your hearts will be strong in holiness and blameless in the presence of our God and Father when our Lord Jesus comes with all his saints. ▼▼Or holy ones; other mss. read saints. Amen
Zech 14:5; 1Cor 1:8; Phil 1:10; 1Thes 5:23; 2Thes 2:17; 1John 3:20-21; Jude 1:14 2 Thessalonians 2:17
17encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good work and word.1Cor 1:8; 1Thes 3:13; 1Pet 5:102 Thessalonians 3:3
3But the Lord is faithful and will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.John 17:15; 1Cor 1:9; 1Thes 5:24; 2Pet 2:9Jude 24
24Final PrayerNow to the one who is able to keep you from falling and to make you stand faultless in his glorious presence with rejoicing,Rom 16:25; Eph 3:20; Col 1:22
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