<p>16:26 <i>B</i><i>ut now is manifested, and in accordance with the scriptures of the prophets,</i> <i>according to the commandment of the eternal God, is made known to all the nations to obedience of faith- </i>This is surely an allusion to the great commission- a command to take the good news to all the nations, so that they might believe and be baptized. The act of baptism is therefore hinted at in the phrase &quot;the obedience of faith&quot;. Paul has used the same word about how God has made known the riches of His grace to us (9:23); our response is to make it known to others. Preaching is therefore a response to His grace and initiative towards us.</p>