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Romans 15:33
Now the God of peacebe with you all. Amen.

shall.

Genesis 3:15
And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.

Isaiah 25:8-12
He will swallow up death in victory; and the Lord GOD will wipe away tears from off all faces; and the rebuke of his people shall he take away from off all the earth: for the LORD hath spokenit…

Romans 8:37
Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.

bruise.

Job 40:12
Look on every onethat is proud,and bring him low; and tread down the wicked in their place.

Isaiah 63:3
I have trodden the winepress alone; and of the peoplethere was none with me: for I will tread them in mine anger, and trample them in my fury; and their blood shall be sprinkled upon my garments, and I will stain all my raiment.

Zechariah 10:5
And they shall be as mightymen, which tread downtheir enemies in the mire of the streets in the battle: and they shall fight, because the LORDis with them, and the riders on horses shall be confounded.

The grace.

Romans 16:24
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christbe with you all. Amen.

1 Corinthians 16:2
Upon the firstday of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, asGod hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come.

2 Corinthians 13:14
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost,be with you all. Amen.

will soon crush
The imagery of crushing is reminiscent ofGenesis 3:15, where God promises that the seed of the woman will crush the serpent's head. This is often seen as the first messianic prophecy, foretelling the ultimate defeat of Satan through Jesus Christ. The word "soon" suggests an imminent action, reflecting the early Christian belief in the nearness of Christ's return and the final victory over evil.

Satan
Satan, meaning "adversary" or "accuser," is depicted throughout the Bible as the primary opponent of God and His people. In the New Testament, Satan is portrayed as a tempter (Matthew 4:1-11), a deceiver (2 Corinthians 11:14), and the ruler of this world (John 12:31). The promise of his defeat is a source of hope for believers, affirming that evil will not have the final word.

under your feet
This phrase indicates the participation of believers in the victory over Satan. It echoesPsalm 110:1, where God promises to make the enemies of the Messiah a footstool for His feet. In a cultural context, placing one's foot on the neck of a defeated enemy symbolized total conquest. This imagery reassures Christians of their role in God's triumph over evil, as they are united with Christ, who has already secured the victory.

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ
Grace is a central theme in Paul's writings, referring to the unmerited favor and love of God extended to humanity through Jesus Christ. This grace is foundational for salvation (Ephesians 2:8-9) and empowers believers to live godly lives (Titus 2:11-12). The mention of "our Lord Jesus Christ" underscores the personal relationship believers have with Jesus, who is both Savior and Lord.

be with you
This closing benediction is a common feature in Paul's letters, expressing a desire for God's presence and favor to accompany the recipients. It reflects the biblical understanding that God's grace is not a one-time event but an ongoing reality in the life of a believer. This assurance of divine presence provides comfort and strength, echoing Jesus' promise to be with His followers always (Matthew 28:20).

“The God of peace” (Romans 16:20) reminds us that the Lord’s very nature is to bring wholeness where chaos tries to reign.

• Peace flows from His character (Philippians 4:7,9;1 Corinthians 14:33).

• He reconciled us to Himself through the cross, making peace “through the blood of His cross” (Colossians 1:20).

• Because He is peace, His promises of victory come with calm assurance (Isaiah 26:3;John 14:27).

Paul assures believers that God “will soon crush” the enemy.

• “Soon” signals certainty rather than delay; the outcome is fixed (Revelation 22:20).

• The promise echoesGenesis 3:15, where God foretold the bruising of the serpent’s head.

• Christ’s resurrection sealed that future defeat (1 Corinthians 15:25;Hebrews 2:14), and the final crushing will unfold in God’s perfect timing (Revelation 20:10).

The one being crushed is Satan, “your adversary” who “prowls around like a roaring lion” (1 Peter 5:8).

• He is the deceiver (John 8:44), the god of this age who blinds minds (2 Corinthians 4:4).

• Yet his power is limited and temporal; the lake of fire awaits him (Revelation 20:10).

• Knowing his doom, we stand firm, resisting him “steadfast in the faith” (1 Peter 5:9).

God does not merely defeat Satan; He does so “under your feet,” including believers in the triumph.

• Jesus gave His followers “authority to tread on snakes and scorpions” (Luke 10:19).

• United with Christ, we are seated with Him in heavenly realms (Ephesians 2:6), so His victory becomes ours (Romans 8:37).

• This promise encourages endurance: the God who is just “will repay with affliction those who afflict you” (2 Thessalonians 1:6).

Paul concludes with the grace that sustains every promise.

• Grace saves (Ephesians 2:8-9), strengthens (2 Timothy 2:1), and empowers victorious living (2 Corinthians 12:9).

• “From His fullness we have all received grace upon grace” (John 1:16).

• That grace assures us Christ is present, enabling faithfulness until the day Satan is crushed forever (Titus 2:11-13).

Romans 16:20 weaves together God’s peaceful character, His imminent victory, the utter defeat of Satan, the believer’s share in that triumph, and the sustaining grace of Christ. Because the God of peace has promised to crush the enemy under our feet, we can live courageously today, resting in His grace and looking ahead to the final, certain victory.

Bruise.--With reference toGenesis 3:15.

The grace. . . .--The more correct reading of the benediction is simply.The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you, the other words being omitted. The four principal Graeco-Latin Codices omit the benediction here altogether and insert it inRomans 16:24, where it also appears in the Received text, though wanting in MSS. of the best type.

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