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
For your obedience has become known to all. I rejoice therefore over you. But I desire to have you wise in that which is good, but innocent in that which is evil.
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Romans 16:21
Timothy, my fellow worker, greets you, as do Lucius, Jason, and Sosipater, my relatives.
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Discussion
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What does crushing Satan under your feet promise for daily spiritual battle?
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How does God's peace relate to victory over evil?
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Where do you need assurance that evil will not have the final word?
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