but now is manifested, and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the eternal God, is made known unto all the nations unto obedience of faith:

'but now is manifested' -'to make plain' (Robertson p. 430); 'but has now been brought to light' (Con) The N.T. is the full revelation of God's plan. It has been made plain and clear!

'by the scriptures of the prophets' -'It is in perfect accord with the writings of the inspired prophets' (Erdman p. 173) Time after time in this book Paul has quoted the prophets in support of the gospel that he preached.

'according to the commandment of the eternal God is made known unto all the nations' -God commanded that this revealed mystery be preached to all the nations. (Matthew 28:19; Mark 16:15; Luke 24:47)

'eternal' -'The same adjective "aionios" (eternal) is here applied to God that is used of eternal life and eternal punishment. (Matthew 25:46)' (Robertson p. 430)

'unto obedience of faith' -the purpose of such preaching, that obedience produced by faith may result. (Romans 1:5) 'It is obedience to the faith and obedience that springs from faith.' (McGuiggan p. 448)

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