Romans 16:25–27 (ESV)
Doxology
25 Now to him who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery that was kept secret for long ages 26 but
has now been disclosed and through the prophetic writings has been made known to all nations, according to the command of the eternal God, to bring about the obedience of faith— 27 to the only wise God be glory forevermore
through Jesus Christ! Amen.
Paul’s closing words encompass the entire good news of God, from the prophetic OT writings to the proclamation of Jesus Christ being made known
to all nations. God’s eternal being, His wisdom, knowledge, and power, are all far beyond ours. He calls those of faith to respond in obedience to His will. The Gospel of Jesus Christ was entrusted to Paul and faithfully proclaimed among the nations
in accordance with God’s will.
I pray: At the bottom of his music, Johann Sebastian Bach wrote “S.D.G” (Lat Soli Deo Gloria), “to God
alone the glory.” Paul ends his marvelous expression of Law and Gospel in Rm on the same note. He then adds that this is all in and through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory. Amen!
Edward A. Engelbrecht,
The Lutheran Study Bible (St. Louis, MO: Concordia Publishing House,
2009), 1943.