Romans 1:2
“(Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures,)”
Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God,
(Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures,)
Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh;
And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead:
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Cross-References
“In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began;”
“As he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have been since the world began:”
“But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets;”
“To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins.”
“Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.”