Matthew Henry Commentary Romans 16:25-27

"Now to him that is able to establish you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery which hath been kept in silence through times eternal, but now is manifested, and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the eternal God, is made known unto all the nations unto obedience of faith: to the only wise God, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory for ever. Amen." — Romans 16:25-27 (ASV)

What establishes souls is the plain preaching of Jesus Christ. Our redemption and salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ are, without controversy, a great mystery of godliness. And yet, blessed be God, as much of this mystery is made plain as will bring us to heaven, if we do not willfully neglect so great salvation. Life and immortality are brought to light by the gospel, and the Sun of Righteousness is risen on the world.

The Scriptures of the prophets—what they left in writing—is not only made plain in itself, but by it this mystery is made known to all nations. Christ is salvation to all nations. And the gospel is revealed, not to be talked of and disputed about, but to be submitted to. The obedience of faith is that obedience which is rendered to the word of faith and which comes by the grace of faith.

All the glory that passes from fallen man to God, to be accepted by Him, must go through the Lord Jesus, in whom alone our persons and deeds are, or can be, pleasing to God. Of His righteousness we must make mention, even of His alone; for as He is the Mediator of all our prayers, so He is and will be for eternity the Mediator of all our praises. Remembering that we are called to the obedience of faith, and that every degree of wisdom is from the only wise God, we should, by word and deed, render glory to Him through Jesus Christ, so that the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ may be with us forever.