Romans 1:7
“To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.”
Romans 1:7 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- To all that are at Rome, the beloved of God, called to be saints. Grace to you, and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- To all that are in Rome, beloved of God, called to be'saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
- DARBYDarby
- to all that are in Rome, beloved of God, called saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- to all who are in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- to all who are in Rome, beloved of God, called saints; Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ!
- BPVBiblePics Version
- To all in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Context: Romans 1
5By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name:
6Among whom are ye also the called of Jesus Christ:
7To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.
8First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world.
9For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers;
About Romans 1: The Gospel of God
Paul introduces himself, and explains that the Good News is about God's plan to save all people through faith in Jesus Christ.
Commentary
Romans 1 is a powerful introduction to the letter of Paul to the Romans. In this chapter, Paul establishes his authority as an apostle of Jesus Christ and explains his mission to preach the gospel to the Gentiles. He begins by expressing his desire to visit the Roman church and to share the gospel with them. He then goes on to explain the righteousness of God, which is revealed through faith in Jesus Christ. He emphasizes that the righteousness of God is available to all who believe in Jesus, regardless of their background or nationality.