Romans 10:16 akjv — But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Isaiah says, Lord, who has believed our report?

American King James Version

"But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Isaiah says, Lord, who has believed our report? "

— Romans 10:16, American King James Version

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Romans 10 — Context

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For whoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.

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How 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?

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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!

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But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Isaiah says, Lord, who has believed our report?

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So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

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But I say, Have they not heard? Yes truly, their sound went into all the earth, and their words to the ends of the world.

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But I say, Did not Israel know? First Moses says, I will provoke you to jealousy by them that are no people, and by a foolish nation I will anger you.

Romans 10:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Romans 10:16 say?
Romans 10:16 in the American King James Version reads: “But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Isaiah says, Lord, who has believed our report? ”
Where is Romans 10:16 in the Bible?
Romans 10:16 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Romans, chapter 10, verse 16.
Who wrote Romans?
Romans is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 56–57.
What is the book of Romans about?
Romans is Paul's most systematic exposition of the gospel — the universal need for salvation, justification by faith in Christ, the new life of the Spirit, the place of Israel in God's plan, and the practical shape of a transformed community. The most influential letter in church history.
What are the major themes of Romans?
Romans explores themes including Righteousness by Faith, Sin, Grace, Spirit-Filled Life, Israel, Christian Living. These themes shape the meaning and context of Romans 10:16.
What translation should I read Romans 10:16 in?
Romans 10:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Romans 10:16?
Romans 10:16 reads (AKJV): “But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Isaiah says, Lord, who has believed our report? ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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