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Doxology
…26but now revealed and made known through the writings of the prophets by the command of the eternal God, in order to lead all nations to the obedience that comes from faith—27to the onlywiseGodbegloryforeverthroughJesusChrist!Amen.

Treasury of Scripture

To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen.

God.

Romans 11:36
For of him, and through him, and to him,are all things: to whombe glory for ever. Amen.

Galatians 1:4,5
Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father: …

Ephesians 3:20,21
Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, …

only.

Romans 11:33,34
O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchableare his judgments, and his ways past finding out! …

Psalm 147:5
Greatis our Lord, and of great power: his understandingis infinite.

Ephesians 1:7,8
In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; …

Romans 16:12-16
Salute Tryphena and Tryphosa, who labour in the Lord. Salute the beloved Persis, which laboured much in the Lord…

Romans 16:11-13
Salute Herodion my kinsman. Greet them that be of thehousehold of Narcissus, which are in the Lord…

Romans 16:13
Salute Rufus chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine.

Romans 16:14
Salute Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermas, Patrobas, Hermes, and the brethren which are with them.

Romans 16:1-17
I commend unto you Phebe our sister, which is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea: …

AgesAmenChristEvermoreForeverGloryJesusWiseAgesAmenChristEvermoreForeverGloryJesusWise1.Paul wills the brothers to greet many;
17.and advises them to take heed of those which cause dissension and offenses;
21.and after various salutations ends with praise and thanks to God.

to the only wise God
This phrase emphasizes the monotheistic belief central to Christian doctrine, affirming that there is only one God who possesses ultimate wisdom. The wisdom of God is a recurring theme in Scripture, seen in passages like1 Corinthians 1:25, which contrasts God's wisdom with human wisdom. The wisdom of God is also evident in creation (Psalm 104:24) and in His plan of salvation, which is a mystery revealed through Jesus Christ (Ephesians 3:10). This wisdom is not just intellectual but is deeply connected to God's moral and righteous nature.

be glory forever
The concept of giving glory to God is foundational in the Bible, reflecting the acknowledgment of His supreme power, holiness, and majesty. Glory in this context refers to honor and praise that is due to God alone. The eternal aspect ("forever") underscores the unchanging and everlasting nature of God's glory, as seen in passages likePsalm 72:19 andRevelation 5:13. This eternal glory is a key theme in eschatological passages, where God's ultimate victory and reign are celebrated.

through Jesus Christ!
Jesus Christ is the mediator through whom believers offer glory to God. This reflects the New Testament teaching that Jesus is the way to the Father (John 14:6) and that all things are reconciled through Him (Colossians 1:20). The phrase highlights the centrality of Christ in God's redemptive plan, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah (Isaiah 53). Jesus' role as the mediator is also seen in His high priestly function, as described inHebrews 4:14-16, where He intercedes on behalf of humanity.

Amen.
"Amen" is a Hebrew word meaning "truly" or "so be it," used to affirm the truthfulness and certainty of a statement. In biblical usage, it often concludes prayers and doxologies, signifying agreement and trust in God's promises. The use of "Amen" here serves as a seal of affirmation to the doxology, reflecting the believer's confidence in God's wisdom and glory. It is a common liturgical response in both Jewish and Christian traditions, seen throughout the Bible in passages likePsalm 41:13 andRevelation 22:20.

1.Paul the Apostle
The author of the Book of Romans, Paul is writing to the believers in Rome, concluding his epistle with a doxology that praises God.

2.The Church in Rome
The recipients of the letter, a diverse group of Jewish and Gentile Christians living in the capital of the Roman Empire.

3.Jesus Christ
Central to the doxology, Jesus is the means through which God's wisdom and glory are revealed.

4.God
Referred to as the "only wise God," emphasizing His unique and unparalleled wisdom.

5.Doxology
A liturgical formula of praise to God, often used to conclude letters or prayers in the New Testament.The Uniqueness of God's Wisdom
God's wisdom is unparalleled and unique. In a world filled with competing philosophies and ideas, believers are reminded to seek and trust in God's wisdom above all.

The Eternal Glory of God
God's glory is eternal, not bound by time or circumstance. This encourages believers to live with an eternal perspective, focusing on God's glory rather than temporary worldly concerns.

The Centrality of Jesus Christ
Jesus is the means through which God's wisdom and glory are revealed. This underscores the importance of a Christ-centered faith and life.

The Importance of Praise
The doxology serves as a reminder of the importance of praise in the believer's life. Regularly acknowledging God's wisdom and glory can strengthen faith and provide comfort.

Living Out the Doxology
Believers are called to live in a way that reflects God's wisdom and brings Him glory. This involves making choices that honor God and demonstrate His wisdom to the world.1.What is the meaning of Romans 16:27?

2.How can we glorify God through our daily actions, as Romans 16:27 suggests?

3.What does "to the only wise God" reveal about God's nature?

4.How does Romans 16:27 connect with other scriptures about God's wisdom?

5.In what ways can acknowledging God's wisdom impact our decision-making?

6.How can we incorporate giving glory to God in our prayer life?

7.How does Romans 16:27 affirm the concept of God's eternal wisdom?

8.What does Romans 16:27 reveal about the nature of God's glory?

9.How does Romans 16:27 connect to the overall message of the Book of Romans?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Romans 16?

11.What are the Four Spiritual Laws?

12.Why does the universe contain so much wasted space if God created it for humans?

13.What is the Doxology?

14.In Luke 21:32, why would Jesus say 'this generation will not pass away' if centuries have passed without all events fulfilled?to the only wise God

Paul’s closing words immediately lift our eyes to God’s singular, unrivaled wisdom.

• “Only” underscores exclusivity—no rival gods, no competing sources of ultimate truth (Isaiah 45:5–7;Jeremiah 10:10–12).

• “Wise” reminds us His plan of redemption, laid out from Genesis to Revelation, is flawless and effective (Romans 11:33–36).

• Scripture repeats this doxology: “To the King of the ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever” (1 Timothy 1:17).

• Because His wisdom is perfect, believers can trust every promise, command, and prophecy without reservation (Proverbs 3:5–7;Daniel 2:20–22).

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be glory forever

Glory is the right response to perfect wisdom.

• Glory means public honor, praise, weightiness—recognizing God’s supreme worth (Psalm 29:1–2;Revelation 4:11).

• “Forever” stresses that worship is not seasonal but eternal. Even in the new heaven and new earth, praise will never cease (Revelation 21:22–23; 22:3).

• Our daily lives become mini-doxologies when we “whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God” (1 Corinthians 10:31;1 Peter 4:11).

• The Church joins saints of all ages in a single chorus: “To Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations” (Ephesians 3:20–21).

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through Jesus Christ

Jesus is the only pathway by which glory can rise from earth to heaven.

• He is “the mediator between God and men” (1 Timothy 2:5). Without Him, our praise would never reach the Father’s throne (John 14:6).

• His cross reconciles sinners, making us fit to worship (Colossians 1:19–22).

• Because He lives, we offer “a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that confess His name” (Hebrews 13:15).

• Every prayer, every song, every act of service must pass through the filter of His righteous work (Hebrews 10:19–22).

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Amen.

• “Amen” simply means “so be it.” It seals the confession with confident certainty (2 Corinthians 1:20).

• Saying Amen unites our hearts with Paul’s—agreeing that God’s wisdom, glory, and the mediating work of Christ are absolute realities.

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summary

Paul’s final sentence compresses the gospel into four phrases: a lone, all-wise God; unending glory due His name; access secured only “through Jesus Christ”; and the believer’s wholehearted “Amen.” Embrace His wisdom, live for His glory, cling to Christ, and echo that closing affirmation every day.

(27)To God.--Our English translation has evaded the difficulty of this verse by leaving out two words. The Greek stands literally thus, "To the only wise God, through Jesus Christ,to whom be glory for ever." "To whom," if it refers to God, as it is decidedly more probable that it was intended to refer, is ungrammatical. If it is inserted, the words "To him that is able . . . to God, the only wise," are left without government. This might, indeed, under ordinary circumstances be got over, as such broken constructions are frequent with St. Paul, but it is somewhat different in the last solemn words of an Epistle, and would be especially so if this doxology were composed by itself separately from the rest of the Epistle. There would not then be the usual excuse of haste; and for so short a passage it may be doubted whether the Apostle would even employ an amanuensis. The difficulty is heightened when we ask what is meant by the phrase, "through Jesus Christ." Separated, as it would then be, from the ascription of glory, and joined to "the only wise God," it would seem to be impossible to get any really satisfactory sense out of it. "To God, who through Christ has shown Himself as the alone wise," is maintained, but is surely very forced. Our conclusion then, prior to the evidence, would be that there was a mistake in the reading, and that the words "to whom" had slipped in without warrant. And now we find that a single uncial MS., but that precisely the oldest and best of all the uncials, theCodex Vaticanus, with two cursives, omits these words. The suspicion would indeed naturally arise that they had been left out specially on account of their difficulty. But this is a suspicion from which on the whole, the Vatican MS. is peculiarly free. And, on the other hand, it is just as natural to assume that another common cause of corruption has been at work. Doxologies so frequently begin with the relative, "To whom be glory," &c., that the copyist would be liable to fall into the phrase, even in places where it was not originally written. The probabilities of corruption may therefore be taken to balance each other, and it will seem, perhaps, on the whole, the most probable solution that the relative has really slipped in at a very early date, and that the English version as it stands is substantially right. There are some exceptions to the rule that "the more difficult reading is to be preferred," and this is perhaps one.

The subscription in its present form hardly dates back beyond the ninth century. The earliest form of subscription up to the sixth century was simply "To the Romans."

Verse 27. -To God only wise, through Jesus Christ, be glory for ever. Amen. The great preponderance of ancient authorities, including all uncials but B, have "to God only wise." But the intended sense is not affected by the insertion, the ascription of glory being stillto the only wise God, and not toJesus Christ. Otherwise there would be no sequence toτῷ δυναμένῳ andμόνῷ σοφῷ Θεῷ. "In the lively pressure of the great intermediate thoughts connected with the mention of the gospel, vers. 25, 26, the syntactic connection has escaped the apostle" (Meyer)

Parallel Commentaries ...

[to the] only
μόνῳ(monō)
Adjective - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3441:Only, solitary, desolate. Probably from meno; remaining, i.e. Sole or single; by implication, mere.

wise
σοφῷ(sophō)
Adjective - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 4680:Wise, learned, cultivated, skilled, clever. Akin to saphes; wise.

God
Θεῷ(Theō)
Noun - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2316:A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.

[be]
ἡ(hē)
Article - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

glory
δόξα(doxa)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1391:From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application.

forever
αἰῶνας(aiōnas)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 165:From the same as aei; properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity; by implication, the world; specially a Messianic period.

through
διὰ(dia)
Preposition
Strong's 1223:A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.

Jesus
Ἰησοῦ(Iēsou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2424:Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.

Christ!
Χριστοῦ(Christou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 5547:Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.

Amen.
ἀμήν(amēn)
Hebrew Word
Strong's 281:Of Hebrew origin; properly, firm, i.e. trustworthy; adverbially, surely.


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