Lesson 469: Romans 16:20
Romans 16:20
The Blueprint — The Verse
The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you.
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The Context — The History
Paul closed Romans with greetings, warnings, and doxology after his longest letter. He wrote amid plans to visit Rome and continue mission to Spain.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
Paul commended Phoebe, greeted many believers, warned against those who cause divisions, and praised the God who strengthens the gospel. He closed with assurance that the God of peace would soon crush Satan under their feet.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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Romans 16:19
19Everyone has heard about your obedience, so I rejoice because of you; but I want you to be wise about what is good, and innocent about what is evil.
Read the verse immediately before this lesson (Romans 16:19) to hear the lead-in to the passage.
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Romans 16:21
21Timothy, my co-worker, sends his greetings to you, as do Lucius, Jason and Sosipater, my fellow Jews.
Read the verse immediately after this lesson (Romans 16:21) to continue the passage.
Discussion
- What does crushing Satan under your feet promise for daily spiritual battle?
- How does God's peace relate to victory over evil?
- Where do you need assurance that evil will not have the final word?