New International VersionBut not all the Israelites accepted the good news. For Isaiah says, “Lord, who has believed our message?”
New Living TranslationBut not everyone welcomes the Good News, for Isaiah the prophet said, “LORD, who has believed our message?”
English Standard VersionBut they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Isaiah says, “Lord, who has believed what he has heard from us?”
Berean Standard BibleBut not all of them welcomed the good news. For Isaiah says, “Lord, who has believed our message?”
Berean Literal BibleBut not all heeded the good news. For Isaiah says, "Lord, who has believed our report?"
King James BibleBut they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Esaias saith, Lord, who hath believed our report?
New King James VersionBut they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Isaiah says, “ LORD, who has believed our report?”
New American Standard BibleHowever, they did not all heed the good news; for Isaiah says, “LORD, WHO HAS BELIEVED OUR REPORT?”
NASB 1995However, they did not all heed the good news; for Isaiah says, “LORD, WHO HAS BELIEVED OUR REPORT?”
NASB 1977However, they did not all heed the glad tidings; for Isaiah says, “LORD, WHO HAS BELIEVED OUR REPORT?”
Legacy Standard BibleHowever, they did not all heed the good news, for Isaiah says, “LORD, WHO HAS BELIEVED OUR REPORT?”
Amplified BibleBut they did not all pay attention to the good news [of salvation]; for Isaiah says, “LORD, WHO HAS BELIEVED OUR REPORT?”
Christian Standard BibleBut not all obeyed the gospel. For Isaiah says, Lord, who has believed our message?
Holman Christian Standard BibleBut all did not obey the gospel. For Isaiah says, Lord, who has believed our message?
American Standard VersionBut they did not all hearken to the glad tidings. For Isaiah saith, Lord, who hath believed our report?
Contemporary English VersionYet not everyone has believed the message. For example, the prophet Isaiah asked, "Lord, has anyone believed what we said?"
English Revised VersionBut they did not all hearken to the glad tidings. For Isaiah saith, Lord, who hath believed our report?
GOD'S WORD® TranslationBut not everyone has believed the Good News. Isaiah asks, "Lord, who has believed our message?"
Good News TranslationBut not all have accepted the Good News. Isaiah himself said, "Lord, who believed our message?"
International Standard VersionBut not everyone has obeyed the gospel, for Isaiah asks, "Lord, who has believed our message?"
NET BibleBut not all have obeyed the good news, for Isaiah says, "Lord, who has believed our report?"
New Heart English BibleBut they did not all listen to the Good News. For Isaiah says, "Lord, who has believed our report?"
Webster's Bible TranslationBut they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Isaiah saith, Lord, who hath believed our report?
Weymouth New TestamentBut, some will say, they have not all hearkened to the Good News. No, for Isaiah asks, "Lord, who has believed the Message they have heard from us?" Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBut not all of them welcomed the good news. For Isaiah says, “Lord, who has believed our message?”
World English BibleBut they didn’t all listen to the glad news. For Isaiah says, “Lord, who has believed our report?” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionBut they were not all obedient to the good tidings, for Isaiah says, “LORD, who gave credence to our report?”
Berean Literal BibleBut not all heeded the good news. For Isaiah says, "Lord, who has believed our report?"
Young's Literal Translation But they were not all obedient to the good tidings, for Isaiah saith, 'Lord, who did give credence to our report?'
Smith's Literal TranslationBut not all listened to the good news. For Esaias says, Lord, who believed our report? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut all do not obey the gospel. For Isaias saith: Lord, who hath believed our report?
Catholic Public Domain VersionBut not all are obedient to the Gospel. For Isaiah says: “Lord, who has believed our report?”
New American BibleBut not everyone has heeded the good news; for Isaiah says, “Lord, who has believed what was heard from us?”
New Revised Standard VersionBut not all have obeyed the good news; for Isaiah says, “Lord, who has believed our message?” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor all have not heard the preaching of the gospel. For Isaiah said, My LORD, who has believed the echoes of our voice?
Aramaic Bible in Plain EnglishBut not all have submitted to the message of The Gospel, as Isaiah said, “My Lord, who believes our report?” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentBut they have not all obeyed the gospel; for Isaiah says: Lord, who has believed our report?
Godbey New TestamentBut they have not all heard the gospel. For Isaiah says, Lord, who has believed our report?
Haweis New TestamentBut they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Isaiah saith, “Lord, who hath believed our report?”
Mace New Testament
'tis true, faith comes by preaching, and preaching is by the divine appointment.
Weymouth New Testament
But, some will say, they have not all hearkened to the Good News. No, for Isaiah asks, "Lord, who has believed the Message they have heard from us?"
Worrell New Testament
But they did not all obey the glad tidings. For Isaiah says, "Lord, who believed our report?"
Worsley New Testament
But all have not obeyed the gospel: for Esaias saith, "Lord, who hath believed our report?"
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context The Word Brings Salvation… 15And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!” 16Butnotall of themwelcomedthegood news.ForIsaiahsays,“Lord,whohas believedourmessage?”17Consequently, faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.…
Cross References Isaiah 53:1Who has believed our message? And to whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed?
John 12:38This was to fulfill the word of Isaiah the prophet: “Lord, who has believed our message? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?”
Matthew 13:14-15In them the prophecy of Isaiah is fulfilled: ‘You will be ever hearing but never understanding; you will be ever seeing but never perceiving. / For this people’s heart has grown callous; they hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn, and I would heal them.’
Acts 28:25-27They disagreed among themselves and began to leave after Paul had made this final statement: “The Holy Spirit was right when He spoke to your fathers through Isaiah the prophet: / ‘Go to this people and say, “You will be ever hearing but never understanding; you will be ever seeing but never perceiving.” / For this people’s heart has grown callous; they hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn, and I would heal them.’
Hebrews 4:2For we also received the good news just as they did; but the message they heard was of no value to them, since they did not share the faith of those who comprehended it.
1 Peter 2:7-8To you who believe, then, this stone is precious. But to those who do not believe, “The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone,” / and, “A stone of stumbling and a rock of offense.” They stumble because they disobey the word—and to this they were appointed.
2 Thessalonians 1:8in blazing fire, inflicting vengeance on those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus.
Galatians 3:1-2O foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? Before your very eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed as crucified. / I would like to learn just one thing from you: Did you receive the Spirit by works of the law, or by hearing with faith?
Mark 16:15-16And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. / Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.
Luke 8:11-15Now this is the meaning of the parable: The seed is the word of God. / The seeds along the path are those who hear, but the devil comes and takes away the word from their hearts, so that they may not believe and be saved. / The seeds on rocky ground are those who hear the word and receive it with joy, but they have no root. They believe for a season, but in the time of testing, they fall away. ...
John 3:18-19Whoever believes in Him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe has already been condemned, because he has not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son. / And this is the verdict: The Light has come into the world, but men loved the darkness rather than the Light because their deeds were evil.
2 Corinthians 4:3-4And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing. / The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.
Isaiah 6:9-10And He replied: “Go and tell this people, ‘Be ever hearing, but never understanding; be ever seeing, but never perceiving.’ / Make the hearts of this people calloused; deafen their ears and close their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn and be healed.”
Jeremiah 6:10To whom can I give this warning? Who will listen to me? Look, their ears are closed, so they cannot hear. See, the word of the LORD has become offensive to them; they find no pleasure in it.
Ezekiel 3:7But the house of Israel will be unwilling to listen to you, since they are unwilling to listen to Me. For the whole house of Israel is hard-headed and hard-hearted.
Treasury of Scripture But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Esaias said, Lord, who has believed our report? But they. Romans 3:3 For what if some did not believe? shall their unbelief make the faith of God without effect? Romans 11:17 And if some of the branches be broken off, and thou, being a wild olive tree, wert graffed in among them, and with them partakest of the root and fatness of the olive tree; John 10:26 But ye believe not, because ye are not of my sheep, as I said unto you. obeyed. Romans 1:5 By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name: Romans 2:8 But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath, Romans 6:17 But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you. Lord. Isaiah 53:1 Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed? John 12:38-40 That the saying of Esaias the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spake, Lord, who hath believed our report? and to whom hath the arm of the Lord been revealed? … our report. Jump to Previous AcceptedBelievedCredenceEarEsaiasFaithGladGoodGospelHeardHearkenHearkenedHeedHoweverIsaiahIsraelitesMessageNewsObeyedReportTidingsWordJump to Next AcceptedBelievedCredenceEarEsaiasFaithGladGoodGospelHeardHearkenHearkenedHeedHoweverIsaiahIsraelitesMessageNewsObeyedReportTidingsWordRomans 10 1.The difference between the righteousness of the law, and that of faith;11.all who believe, both Jew and Gentile, shall not be shamed;18.and that the Gentiles shall receive the word and believe.19.Israel was not ignorant of these things.But not all of them welcomed the good news.This phrase highlights the reality that the message of the gospel, though offered to all, is not universally accepted. In the context of Romans, Paul is addressing the Jewish rejection of the gospel. Historically, the Jewish people were God's chosen nation, entrusted with the Law and the Prophets. However, many did not accept Jesus as the Messiah, fulfilling prophecies such as Isaiah 53, which speaks of the suffering servant being rejected. This rejection is not unique to the Jews; it reflects a broader human tendency to resist divine truth, as seen throughout biblical history. For Isaiah says,
Paul references the Old Testament to validate his point, showing continuity between the Hebrew Scriptures and the New Testament message. Isaiah, a major prophet, spoke to Israel during a time of spiritual decline, calling them back to faithfulness. By citing Isaiah, Paul underscores the prophetic nature of Israel's unbelief and the consistency of God's message across time. “Lord, who has believed our message?”
This quote is fromIsaiah 53:1, a chapter that vividly describes the suffering and rejection of the Messiah. The rhetorical question emphasizes the widespread disbelief and lack of acceptance of God's revelation. In the New Testament, this disbelief is seen in the rejection of Jesus by many of His contemporaries. The phrase also points to the fulfillment of prophecy in Christ, who is the ultimate revelation of God's message. The question reflects a lament over the hardness of human hearts, a theme echoed in other scriptures such asJohn 12:37-38, where despite Jesus' miracles, many still did not believe. Persons / Places / Events 1. Paul the ApostleThe author of the Book of Romans, Paul is addressing the Roman church, explaining the righteousness that comes from faith and the importance of spreading the Gospel. 2. IsaiahAn Old Testament prophet whose writings are frequently quoted in the New Testament. Paul references Isaiah to illustrate the historical pattern of unbelief among God's people. 3. The Roman ChurchThe recipients of Paul's letter, consisting of both Jewish and Gentile believers, who are being taught about the righteousness of God and the necessity of faith. 4. The GospelThe "good news" of Jesus Christ's death and resurrection, which Paul is emphasizing as the means of salvation for all who believe. 5. IsraelThe nation of Israel is central to Paul's argument in Romans 9-11, as he discusses their historical unbelief and the inclusion of the Gentiles in God's plan of salvation. Teaching Points The Reality of UnbeliefNot everyone will accept the Gospel, even when it is clearly presented. This should not discourage us but rather motivate us to continue sharing the message. The Role of ProphecyUnderstanding Old Testament prophecies, like those of Isaiah, can deepen our comprehension of the New Testament and God's overarching plan. Faith Comes by HearingEmphasize the importance of hearing and responding to the Gospel message. Faith is not just intellectual assent but a heartfelt trust in Christ. Perseverance in EvangelismDespite rejection, we are called to persist in sharing the Gospel, trusting that God will work in the hearts of those who hear. The Sovereignty of God in SalvationRecognize that God is sovereign in the process of salvation, and our role is to be faithful messengers of His truth. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1.What is the meaning of Romans 10:16?
2.How does Romans 10:16 challenge our understanding of faith and obedience?
3.What role does hearing the gospel play in Romans 10:16's message?
4.How can we ensure we are not among those who "did not all heed"?
5.How does Romans 10:16 connect with Isaiah's prophecy about belief?
6.What practical steps can we take to better share the gospel message?
7.Why did not all Israelites accept the gospel message in Romans 10:16?
8.How does Romans 10:16 challenge the idea of universal acceptance of the gospel?
9.What does Romans 10:16 imply about human responsibility in accepting faith?
10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Romans 10?
11.What is the meaning of "Bible libel"?
12.What are the steps to achieve salvation?
13.What does believing in the Son of God mean?
14.What does the Bible say about seeking forgiveness?What Does Romans 10:16 Mean But not all of them welcomed the good news– Paul has just described the beautiful feet of those who preach the gospel (Romans 10:14-15), yet he immediately notes that the proclamation is not universally embraced. – The phrase underscores human responsibility: hearing is not the same as receiving (Matthew 13:19;Hebrews 4:2). – Israel’s history shows repeated resistance to God’s gracious offers (Nehemiah 9:26;Acts 13:45-46;John 1:11). – Rejection does not nullify the message; it highlights the need for persistence in evangelism (2 Timothy 4:2).
For Isaiah says– Paul anchors his point in Scripture, affirming its authority and timeless relevance (Romans 3:4;1 Peter 1:24-25). – Quoting the prophets was his consistent method for proving the gospel’s continuity with the Old Testament (Acts 17:2-3;Romans 15:4). – The citation also signals that Israel’s unbelief was foreseen, not a surprise to God (Isaiah 46:10;Romans 11:25-27).
Lord, who has believed our message?–Isaiah 53:1 laments that the promised Servant would be largely dismissed; Paul applies that lament to the wider response to Christ. – Even overwhelming evidence—miracles, fulfilled prophecy, the resurrection—did not guarantee faith (John 12:37-38;Acts 28:24). – The question “who” is rhetorical, stressing the remnant principle: a minority believe while the majority remain hardened (Isaiah 10:22;Romans 11:5-8). – Yet the very existence of believers proves the gospel’s power: • A remnant in Isaiah’s day. • Jewish and Gentile converts in Paul’s day. • All who now confess “Jesus is Lord” (Romans 10:9-13).
summaryRomans 10:16 reminds us that while the gospel is universally proclaimed, it is not universally received. Paul, echoing Isaiah, shows that unbelief was predicted, proving neither a failure in God’s plan nor a flaw in the message. Instead, it calls believers to keep sharing the good news confidently, trusting Scripture’s promise that God will always draw a believing remnant to Himself. (16) Applying this condition of the necessity of preaching to the gospel, we nevertheless see that, as a matter of fact, all did not accept it. Just as Isaiah had said. The argument does not run quite smoothly. The Apostle has two thoughts in his mind: (1) the necessity that the gospel should be preached before it could be believed; (2) the fact that, although it was preached (and accepted by many among the Gentiles), it was not accepted by the Jews. He begins to introduce this second topic before he has quite done with the first.Romans 10:17 goes back to and connects logically withRomans 10:15, whileRomans 10:16 anticipatesRomans 10:19;Romans 10:21. . . . Verses 16-18. - But not all obeyed (or, hearkened to) the gospel (or, good tidings). This means, apparently, that in the prophet's representation of the proclamation of the good tidings all were said to hear, but not all to hearken, For Esaias saith, Lord, who Believed our report? (The Greek word here is ἀκοῇ, the same as in ver. 17, there rendered "hearing," and corresponding to the verb ἀκούειν ιν vers. 14,18.) So then faith cometh of hearing, and hearing by the Word of God ( ῤήματος Θεοῦ, God's own Word, committed to, and spoken by, preachers duly sent). But I say, Did they not hear?. The previous aorist, ὑπήκουσαν, in ver. 16 having been understood as referring to the prophetic representations rather than to present known facts, the aorist ἤκουσαν here must, for consistency, be similarly understood, though with a view also to the actual universality of the gospel message. The unexpressed nominative to ἤκουσαν appears from the context to be men in general, not the Jews in particular. Israel is not specified till ver. 19. Yea, verily, their sound went into all the earth, and their words unto the ends of the world ( Psalm 19:4). The "sound" and the "words" in the psalm are those of the heavens and the firmament. But in the second part of the psalm, beginning at ver. 7, the psalmist passes from God's revelation of himself in nature to his revelation of himself in his Word. Still the psalm itself cannot well be understood as intimating the universal proclamation of the gospel. Nor is it necessary to suppose that St. Paul so understood it. Enough for him that the words he quotes express admirably what he desires to say.
Parallel Commentaries ...
Greek ButἈλλ’(All’)Conjunction
Strong's 235:But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.notοὐ(ou)Adverb
Strong's 3756:No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.all of themπάντες(pantes)Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3956:All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.welcomedὑπήκουσαν(hypēkousan)Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 5219:From hupo and akouo; to hear under, i.e. To listen attentively; by implication, to heed or conform to a command or authority.theτῷ(tō)Article - Dative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.good news.εὐαγγελίῳ(euangeliō)Noun - Dative Neuter Singular
Strong's 2098:From the same as euaggelizo; a good message, i.e. The gospel.Forγὰρ(gar)Conjunction
Strong's 1063:For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.IsaiahἨσαΐας(Ēsaias)Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2268:Isaiah, the prophet. Of Hebrew origin; Hesaias, an Israelite.says,λέγει(legei)Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 3004:(a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command.“Lord,Κύριε(Kyrie)Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2962:Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.whoτίς(tis)Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5101:Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.has believedἐπίστευσεν(episteusen)Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 4100:From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust.ourἡμῶν(hēmōn)Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural
Strong's 1473:I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.message?”ἀκοῇ(akoē)Noun - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 189:Hearing, faculty of hearing, ear; report, rumor. From akouo; hearing.
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