Romans 10:15
And 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!
KJV
πῶς δὲ κηρύξωσιν ἐὰν μὴ ἀποσταλῶσιν; καθὼς γέγραπται, ὡς ὡραῖοι οἱ πόδες τῶν εὐαγγελιζομένων τὰ ἀγαθά.
Greek NT
quomodo vero prædicabunt nisi mittantur ? sicut scriptum est : Quam speciosi pedes evangelizantium pacem, evangelizantium bona !
Vulgate
and how shall they preach, except they be sent? even as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that bring glad tidings of good things!
ASV
And how shall they preach unless they be sent, as it is written: How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, of them that bring glad tidings of good things?
Douay-Rheims
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In the original Greek
14 distinct Greek words appear in this verse.
γράφω
grapho
verb · 192×
δέ
de
conjunction · 2781×
εὐαγγελίζω
euaggelizo
verb · 54×
καθώς
kathos
adverb · 181×
κηρύσσω
kerusso
verb · 61×
μή
me
particle · 1033×
πούς
pous
noun · 91×
πῶς
pos
adverb · 104×
ἀγαθός
agathos
adjective · 102×
ἀποστέλλω
apostello
verb · 131×
ἐάν
ean
conditional · 333×
ὁ
o
article · 19778×
ὡραῖος
oraios
adjective · 4×
ὡς
os
adverb · 502×
Intertextual echoes
This verse quotes or alludes to 1 earlier text.
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Isa 52:7 · exact_quote"How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!"Isaiah: how beautiful the feet of those who bring good news
Textual variants
4 variant units attested by manuscript witnesses and modern critical editions.
minor
SBLGNT: κηρύξωσιν | WH/Treg/NIV: κηρύξωσιν | RP: κηρύξουσιν
- κηρύξωσιν — SBLGNT
- κηρύξωσιν — Westcott-Hort, Tregelles, Reader's GNT (NA27)
- κηρύξουσιν — Robinson-Pierpont
source: sblgnt-apparatus
minor
SBLGNT: καθὼς | Treg/NIV/RP: καθὼς | WH: καθάπερ
- καθὼς — SBLGNT
- καθὼς — Tregelles, Reader's GNT (NA27), Robinson-Pierpont
- καθάπερ — Westcott-Hort
source: sblgnt-apparatus
notable
SBLGNT: εὐαγγελιζομένων | WH/Treg/NIV: εὐαγγελιζομένων | RP: + εἰρήνην τῶν εὐαγγελιζομένων
- εὐαγγελιζομένων — SBLGNT
- εὐαγγελιζομένων — Westcott-Hort, Tregelles, Reader's GNT (NA27)
- + εἰρήνην τῶν εὐαγγελιζομένων — Robinson-Pierpont
source: sblgnt-apparatus
trivial
SBLGNT: τὰ | NIV/RP: τὰ
- τὰ — SBLGNT
- τὰ — Reader's GNT (NA27), Robinson-Pierpont
source: sblgnt-apparatus
Themes
Doctrines that cite this verse
Historic Christian voices
11 passages from patristic writers, Reformers, and church catechisms citing this verse.
Refutation of the opinion, that Paul was the only apostle who had knowledge of the truth. 1. With regard to those (the Marcionites) who allege that Paul alone knew the truth, and that to him the mystery was manifested by revelation, let Paul himself convict them, when he says, that one and the same God wrought in Peter for the apostolate of the circumcision, and in himself for …
Source. Translated by J. Walker, J. Sheppard and H. Browne, and revised by George B. Stevens. From Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, First Series, Vol. 11. Edited by Philip Schaff. (Buffalo, NY: Christian Literature Publishing Co., 1889.) Revised and edited for New Advent by Kevin Knight. <https://www.newadvent.org/fathers/210201.htm>. Contact information. The editor of New Adven…
If thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart. Israel's failure is not God's failure but their own: seeking to establish their own righteousness, they did not submit to the righteousness of God. Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone that believes. The word of faith is near — in thy mouth and in thy heart. How shall th…
As God can send a nation or people no greater blessing than to give them faithful, sincere, and upright ministers, so the greatest curse that God can possibly send upon a people in this world is to give them over to blind, unregenerate, carnal, lukewarm, and unskilled guides. The false prophets cry "Peace, peace" when there is no peace. They heal the hurt of the daughter of my …
Q. But may not images be permitted in the churches as teaching aids for the unlearned? A. No, we shouldn't try to be wiser than God. He wants his people instructed by the living preaching of his Word — not by idols that cannot even talk.
In order that people may be brought to faith, God mercifully sends messengers of this most joyful message to whom and when he wills. By their ministry people are called to repentance and faith in Christ crucified. "How shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher? And how shall they preach unless they are sent?" (Rom. 10:14-1…
God has always used ministers for the gathering or establishing of a Church, and for the governing and preservation of the same; and still he does use them, and will use them so long as the Church shall endure. The first beginning, institution, and office of ministers is a most ancient arrangement of God himself, and not a new one of men. God could indeed by his Holy Spirit, or…
We will that candidates for the Gospel ministry henceforth study the Holy Scriptures with fervent prayer and obtain their license to preach from God, not from a presbytery. The call to ministry is divine, not institutional, and no human body has the authority to grant or withhold what God has bestowed.
Cross-references
- 1Cor 12:28 — And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues.
- 1Pet 1:12 — Unto whom it was revealed, that not unto themselves, but unto us they did minister the things, which are now reported unto you by them that have preached the gospel unto you with the Holy Ghost sent d
- 1Pet 1:12 — Unto whom it was revealed, that not unto themselves, but unto us they did minister the things, which are now reported unto you by them that have preached the gospel unto you with the Holy Ghost sent d
- 2Cor 5:18 — And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;
- 2Sam 18:27 — And the watchman said, Me thinketh the running of the foremost is like the running of Ahimaaz the son of Zadok. And the king said, He is a good man, and cometh with good tidings.
- 2Tim 4:2 — Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.
- Acts 9:15 — But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel:
- Acts 10:36 — The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:)
- Acts 13:2 — As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.
- Acts 13:3 — And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.
- Acts 13:26 — Men and brethren, children of the stock of Abraham, and whosoever among you feareth God, to you is the word of this salvation sent.
- Acts 22:21 — And he said unto me, Depart: for I will send thee far hence unto the Gentiles.
- Eph 2:17 — And came and preached peace to you which were afar off, and to them that were nigh.
- Eph 3:8 — Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ;
- Eph 4:11 — And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;
- Eph 6:15 — And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
- Eph 6:15 — And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
- Isa 35:2 — It shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice even with joy and singing: the glory of Lebanon shall be given unto it, the excellency of Carmel and Sharon, they shall see the glory of the LORD, and the exce
- Isa 40:9 — O Zion, that bringest good tidings, get thee up into the high mountain; O Jerusalem, that bringest good tidings, lift up thy voice with strength; lift it up, be not afraid; say unto the cities of Juda
- Isa 52:7 — How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God rei
- Isa 57:19 — I create the fruit of the lips; Peace, peace to him that is far off, and to him that is near, saith the LORD; and I will heal him.
- Isa 61:1 — The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and th
- Jer 23:32 — Behold, I am against them that prophesy false dreams, saith the LORD, and do tell them, and cause my people to err by their lies, and by their lightness; yet I sent them not, nor commanded them: there
- John 10:1 — Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber.
- John 20:21 — Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you.
- Luke 2:10 — And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
- Luke 2:10 — And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
- Luke 2:14 — Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
- Luke 8:1 — And it came to pass afterward, that he went throughout every city and village, preaching and shewing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God: and the twelve were with him,
- Luke 8:1 — And it came to pass afterward, that he went throughout every city and village, preaching and shewing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God: and the twelve were with him,
- Luke 10:1 — After these things the LORD appointed other seventy also, and sent them two and two before his face into every city and place, whither he himself would come.
- Matt 4:23 — And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people.
- Matt 9:38 — Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.
- Matt 28:18 — And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.
- Nah 1:15 — Behold upon the mountains the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace! O Judah, keep thy solemn feasts, perform thy vows: for the wicked shall no more pass through thee; he is ut
- Nah 1:15 — Behold upon the mountains the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace! O Judah, keep thy solemn feasts, perform thy vows: for the wicked shall no more pass through thee; he is ut
- Prov 25:25 — As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.
- Ps 89:15 — Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound: they shall walk, O LORD, in the light of thy countenance.
- Rom 5:1 — Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: