Bible verses for children
Good news worth sharing.
Romans 1:16
For I am not ashamed of the Good News of Christ, because it is the power of God for salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first, and also for the Greek.
Romans 1:16 · World English Bible Classic (WEB)
In simple words
What does this verse mean?
Paul is not ashamed of the gospel because it concerns God’s saving power for everyone who believes. Courage in faith need not be loud or argumentative. The message crosses familiar social boundaries.
Explain something meaningful about your faith calmly, allowing others to ask questions.
Talk about it
How could you speak confidently without becoming unkind?
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Bible context & readings +
Romans 1:16–17 introduces major themes of Paul’s letter: gospel, salvation, righteousness and faith. His reference to Jew and Greek emphasises the message’s reach, not one group’s greater human worth.
Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.A simple prayer +
God, help us share good news with courage and respect. Amen.
A suggested prayer, written for this guide.