For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
I am not embarrassed or ashamed to share the good news about Christ, because it is God's power that brings salvation to everyone who believes, first to the Jewish people, and also to non-Jewish people.
Paul is boldly declaring that he's proud to share the gospel because it's God's powerful way of saving anyone who believes, regardless of their background.
📚 Historical Context
In the first century AD, the Apostle Paul wrote his letter to the Romans from Corinth, addressing a church that included both Jewish and Gentile believers amid growing tensions between these groups in the Roman Empire. Paul was emphasizing the universal reach of the gospel, which he saw as God's powerful message of salvation, starting with the Jews as God's chosen people and extending to all others. This verse reflects Paul's bold stance in a culture where proclaiming the gospel could lead to persecution or social ostracism.
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