Romans 1:16-17

Romans 1:16-17

[16] For  not  ashamed  of the gospel  for  the power  of God  unto  salvation  to every one  that believeth;  to the Jew  first,  and  also  to the Greek.  [17] For  therein  the righteousness  of God  revealed  from  faith  to  faith:  as  it is written,  The just  shall live  by  faith. 

What does Romans 1:16-17 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

If anyone thought Paul had not visited Rome because he doubted the power of his gospel to work in that sophisticated environment, the apostle now clarified his reason. These verses conclude the epistolary introduction and transition into the body of the letter by stating Paul"s theme.