Romans 10

King James Version · 21 verses · 745 cross-references linking it to 316 other chapters

1. 1Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved.30 cross-references: 1 Corinthians 9:20–22, John 5:34, Romans 9:1–3, Exodus 32:13, Jeremiah 18:20
2. 2For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge.58 cross-references: Acts 21:20, Romans 9:31–32, Philippians 1:9, Romans 10:3, Philippians 3:6
3. 3For they being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God.71 cross-references: Luke 16:15, Philippians 3:9, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Romans 5:19, Luke 18:9–12
4. 4For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth.38 cross-references: Galatians 3:24, Romans 8:3–4, Matthew 5:17–18, Acts 13:38–39, John 1:17
5. 5For Moses describeth the righteousness which is of the law, That the man which doeth those things shall live by them.27 cross-references: Leviticus 18:5, Nehemiah 9:29, Ezekiel 20:13, Ezekiel 20:21, Ezekiel 20:11
6. 6But the righteousness which is of faith speaketh on this wise, Say not in thine heart, Who shall ascend into heaven? (that is, to bring Christ down from above:)25 cross-references: Deuteronomy 30:11–14, John 3:12–13, Proverbs 30:4, Ephesians 4:8–10, John 6:58
7. 7Or, Who shall descend into the deep? (that is, to bring up Christ again from the dead.)6 cross-references: Hebrews 13:20, Revelation 1:18, 1 Peter 3:18, 1 Peter 3:22, Romans 4:25
8. 8But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach;22 cross-references: Deuteronomy 30:14, Romans 1:16–17, 1 Timothy 4:6, 1 Peter 1:25, Galatians 3:2
9. 9That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.47 cross-references: Luke 12:8, Acts 16:31, Philippians 2:11, Matthew 10:32–33, 1 John 4:2–3
10. 10For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.23 cross-references: 1 John 4:15, Romans 10:9, Galatians 2:16, John 1:12–13, John 3:19–21
11. 11For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.30 cross-references: Isaiah 28:16, Romans 9:33, 1 Peter 2:6, Isaiah 49:23, Jeremiah 17:7
12. 12For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.75 cross-references: Philippians 4:19, Revelation 17:14, Romans 3:22, Galatians 3:28, Psalms 86:5
13. 13For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.8 cross-references: Acts 2:21, Joel 2:32
14. 14How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?41 cross-references: Mark 16:15–16, Acts 26:17–18, Titus 1:3, Hebrews 11:6, Acts 8:31
15. 15And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!48 cross-references: Isaiah 52:7, Nahum 1:15, Ephesians 2:17, Matthew 28:18–20, Isaiah 61:1
16. 16But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Esaias saith, Lord, who hath believed our report?41 cross-references: Isaiah 53:1, Romans 3:3, John 12:38–40, Hebrews 4:2, 2 Thessalonians 1:8
17. 17So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.36 cross-references: Galatians 3:2, Galatians 3:5, 1 Thessalonians 2:13, Colossians 3:16, Luke 11:28
18. 18But I say, Have they not heard? Yes verily, their sound went into all the earth, and their words unto the ends of the world.49 cross-references: Psalms 19:4, Matthew 24:14, Romans 1:8, 1 Thessalonians 1:8, Colossians 1:23
19. 19But I say, Did not Israel know? First Moses saith, I will provoke you to jealousy by them that are no people, and by a foolish nation I will anger you.24 cross-references: Deuteronomy 32:21, Romans 11:11, Romans 11:14, 1 Peter 2:10, Titus 3:3
20. 20But Esaias is very bold, and saith, I was found of them that sought me not; I was made manifest unto them that asked not after me.25 cross-references: Isaiah 65:1–2, Romans 9:30, Isaiah 55:4–5, Matthew 22:9–10, Isaiah 49:6
21. 21But to Israel he saith, All day long I have stretched forth my hands unto a disobedient and gainsaying people.31 cross-references: Isaiah 65:2–5, Jeremiah 35:15, Nehemiah 9:26, Matthew 21:33–43, Proverbs 1:24

Explained connections

• Not all obeyed the gospel Isaiah 53:1 and Romans 10:16

  Paul quotes the same opening line in his discussion of Israel's response to the gospel. Isaiah had already lamented that the message was not believed, so present unbelief does not mean the message failed.

• Whoever calls on the name of the Lord Joel 2:32 and Romans 10:13

  Joel promises deliverance to everyone who calls on the LORD's name. Paul quotes it to insist there is no distinction between Jew and Greek — and by applying it to Jesus he identifies Jesus as the LORD on whom people call.

• The one who does them shall live Leviticus 18:5 and Romans 10:5

  Leviticus promises life to those who keep God's statutes. Paul calls this the righteousness of the law and contrasts it with the righteousness of faith described in Deuteronomy 30.

• Who shall ascend into heaven? Deuteronomy 30:12 and Romans 10:6

  Moses says God's command is not hidden in heaven or across the sea but near. Paul reads it of Christ: no one needs to bring Christ down or up from the dead, because he has already come and risen.

• The word is near you Deuteronomy 30:14 and Romans 10:8

  Moses tells Israel the word is in their mouth and heart. Paul identifies it as the word of faith he preaches: confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him.

• Beautiful feet of those who bring good news Isaiah 52:7 and Romans 10:15

  Isaiah celebrates the messenger running to Zion with news of peace and God's reign. Paul uses it to stress the need for preachers: people cannot believe without hearing.

• Their sound went into all the earth Psalms 19:4 and Romans 10:18

  Psalm 19 says creation's silent witness reaches the whole earth. Paul borrows the line for the spread of the gospel, arguing Israel has heard the message.

• Provoked to jealousy Deuteronomy 32:21 and Romans 10:19

  In Moses' song God says he will make Israel jealous through a 'non-people'. Paul sees this in the Gentiles' reception of the gospel, hoping it will stir Israel to faith.

• Found by those who did not seek me Isaiah 65:1 and Romans 10:20

  Isaiah has God say he was found by those who did not seek him. Paul applies it to the Gentiles who embraced Christ without having pursued God's law.

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