Parallel Verses

Twentieth Century New Testament

To all in Rome who are dear to God and have been called to become Christ's People, From Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, who has been called to become an Apostle, and has been set apart to tell God's Good News.

New American Standard Bible

Paul, a bond-servant of Christ Jesus, called as an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God,

King James Version

Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God,

Holman Bible

Paul, a slave of Christ Jesus, called as an apostle and singled out for God’s good news

International Standard Version

From: Paul, a servant of Jesus the Messiah, called to be an apostle and set apart for God's gospel,

A Conservative Version

Paul, a bondman of Jesus Christ, a called apostle separated for the good-news of God

American Standard Version

Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God,

Amplified

Paul, a bond-servant of Christ Jesus, called as an apostle (special messenger, personally chosen representative), set apart for [preaching] the gospel of God [the good news of salvation],

An Understandable Version

[This letter is from] Paul, a slave of Jesus Christ, [who was] called to be an apostle, [and] set apart for [preaching] the Gospel of God.

Anderson New Testament

PAUL, a servant of Jesus Christ, a called apostle, set apart for the gospel of God,

Bible in Basic English

Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, an Apostle by the selection of God, given authority as a preacher of the good news,

Common New Testament

Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God

Daniel Mace New Testament

Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, chosen to declare the gospel dispensation,

Darby Translation

Paul, bondman of Jesus Christ, a called apostle, separated to God's glad tidings,

Godbey New Testament

Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called an apostle, having been separated unto the gospel of God,

Goodspeed New Testament

Paul, a slave of Jesus Christ, called as an apostle, set apart to declare God's good news,

John Wesley New Testament

Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated to the gospel of God,

Julia Smith Translation

Paul, servant of Jesus Christ, called sent, separated to the good news of God,

King James 2000

Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God,

Lexham Expanded Bible

Paul, a slave of Christ Jesus, called [to be] an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God,

Modern King James verseion

Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, a called apostle, separated to the gospel of God

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

Paul, the servant of Jesus Christ, called unto the office to be an apostle, put apart to preach the Gospel of God,

Moffatt New Testament

PAUL, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God

Montgomery New Testament

From Paul, a slave of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, set apart for a gospel of God,

NET Bible

From Paul, a slave of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God.

New Heart English Bible

Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the Good News of God,

Noyes New Testament

Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, a called apostle, set apart to preach the gospel of God,

Sawyer New Testament

PAUL, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart to the gospel of God,??2 which he promised by his prophets in the Holy Scriptures,??3 concerning his Son born of the posterity of David as to the flesh,

The Emphasized Bible

Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, a called apostle, separated unto the glad-message of God -

Thomas Haweis New Testament

PAUL, a servant of Jesus Christ, a called apostle, set apart for the Gospel of God,

Webster

Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated to the gospel of God,

Weymouth New Testament

Paul, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, called to be an Apostle, set apart to proclaim God's Good News,

Williams New Testament

Paul, a slave of Jesus Christ, called as an apostle, set apart to preach God's good news,

World English Bible

Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, set apart for the Good News of God,

Worrell New Testament

Paul, a slave of Jesus Christ, a called apostle, separated unto the Gospel of God,

Worsley New Testament

Paul a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle,

Youngs Literal Translation

Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, a called apostle, having been separated to the good news of God --

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
Παῦλος 
Paulos 
Usage: 162

δοῦλος 
Doulos 
Usage: 65

of Jesus
Ἰησοῦς 
Iesous 
Usage: 969

Χριστός 
christos 
Usage: 557

κλητός 
Kletos 
Usage: 9

to be an apostle
ἀπόστολος 
Apostolos 
Usage: 78

ἀφορίζω 
Aphorizo 
Usage: 5

εἰς 
Eis 
into, to, unto, for, in, on, toward, against,
Usage: 1267

the gospel
εὐαγγέλιον 
Euaggelion 
Usage: 69

Devotionals

Devotionals about Romans 1:1

Images Romans 1:1

Prayers for Romans 1:1

Context Readings

Greeting

1 To all in Rome who are dear to God and have been called to become Christ's People, From Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, who has been called to become an Apostle, and has been set apart to tell God's Good News. 2 This Good News God promised long ago through his Prophets in the sacred Scriptures,


Cross References

Acts 9:15

But the Lord said to him: "Go, for this man is my chosen instrument to uphold my Name before the Gentiles and their kings, and the people of Israel.

Romans 15:16

Because of the charge with which God has entrusted me, that I should be a minister of Christ Jesus to go to the Gentiles--that I should act as a priest of God's Good News, so that the offering up of the Gentiles may be an acceptable sacrifice, consecrated by the Holy Spirit.

1 Corinthians 1:1

To the Church of God in Corinth, to those who have been consecrated by union with Christ Jesus and called to become his People, and also to all, wherever they may be, who invoke the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ-their Master and ours,

Romans 1:9

God, to whom I offer the worship of my soul as I tell the Goodness of his Son, is my witness how constantly I mention you when I pray,

1 Corinthians 9:1

Am I not free? Am I not an Apostle? Have I not seen our Lord Jesus? Are not you yourselves my work achieved in union with the Lord?

2 Corinthians 1:1

To the Church of God in Corinth, and to all Christ's People throughout Greece, from Paul, an Apostle of Christ Jesus, by the will of God, and from Timothy, a Brother.

Titus 1:1

From Paul, a servant of God, and an Apostle of Jesus Christ, charged to strengthen the faith of God's Chosen People, and their knowledge of that Truth which makes for godliness, .

Acts 13:2-4

While they were engaged in the worship of the Lord and were fasting, the Holy Spirit said: "Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul, for the work to which I have called them."

Hebrews 5:4

Nor does any one take that high office upon himself, till he has been called to do so by God, as Aaron was.

Mark 16:15-16

Then he said to them: "Go into all the world, and proclaim the Good News to all creation.

Luke 2:10-11

"Have no fear," the angel said. "For I bring you good news of a great joy in store for all the nation.

John 12:26

If a man is ready to serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there my servant shall be also. If a man is ready to serve me, my Father will honor him.

John 13:14-16

If I, then--'the Master' and 'the Teacher'--have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another's feet;

John 15:15

I no longer call you 'servants,' because a servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have given you the name of 'friends,' because I made known to you everything that I learned from my Father.

Acts 13:9

However, Saul (who is the same as Paul), full of the Holy Spirit, fixed his eyes on him and said:

Acts 20:24

But I count my life of no value to myself, if only I may complete the course marked out for me, and the task that was allotted me by the Lord Jesus--which was to declare the Good News of the Love of God.

Acts 21:40

The Commanding Officer gave his permission, and Paul, standing on the steps, made signs with his hand to the people, and, when comparative silence had been obtained, he spoke to them in Hebrew, as follows:

Acts 22:7

I fell to the ground, and heard a voice saying to me 'Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?'

Acts 22:13-15

Standing close to me, he said 'Saul, my Brother, recover your sight.' And then and there I recovered my sight and looked up at him.

Acts 22:21

But Jesus said to me 'Go; for I will send you to the Gentiles far away'."

Acts 26:1

Turning to Paul, Agrippa said: "You are at liberty to speak for yourself." Then Paul stretched out his hand and began his defense.

Acts 26:14

We all fell to the ground, and then I heard a voice saying to me in Hebrew-- 'Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me? By kicking against the goad you are punishing yourself.'

Acts 26:16-18

But get up and stand upright; for I have appeared to you in order to appoint you a servant and a witness of those revelations of me which you have already had, and of those in which I shall yet appear to you,

Acts 27:23

For last night an angel of the God to whom I belong, and whom I serve, stood by me, and said--

Romans 1:5

Through him we received the gift of the Apostolic office, to win submission to the Faith among all nations for the glory of his Name.

Romans 1:16

For I am not ashamed of the Good News; it is the power of God which brings Salvation to every one who believes in Christ, to the Jew first, but also to the Greek.

Romans 11:13

But I am speaking to you who were Gentiles.

Romans 15:29

And I know that, when I come to you, it will be with a full measure of blessing from Christ.

Romans 16:18

For such persons are not serving Christ, our Master, but are slaves to their own appetites; and, by their smooth words and flattery, they deceive simple-minded people.

Romans 16:25

Now to him who is able to strengthen you, as promised in the Good News entrusted to me and in the proclamation of Jesus Christ, in accordance with the revelation of that hidden purpose, which in past ages was kept secret but now has been revealed

1 Corinthians 9:16-18

If I tell the Good News, I have nothing to boast of, for I can but do so. Woe is me if I do not tell it!

1 Corinthians 15:8-10

Last of all, he appeared even to me, who am, as it were, the abortion.

2 Corinthians 4:5

(For it is not ourselves that we proclaim, but Christ Jesus, as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus' sake.)

2 Corinthians 11:5

I do not regard myself as in any way inferior to the most eminent Apostles!

2 Corinthians 12:11

I have been "playing the fool!" It is you who drove me to it. For it is you who ought to have been commending me! Although I am nobody, in no respect did I prove inferior to the most eminent Apostles.

Galatians 1:1

To the churches in Galatia, from Paul, an Apostle whose commission is not from men and is given, not by man, but by Jesus Christ and God the Father who raised him from the dead;

Galatians 1:10-17

Is this, I ask, trying to conciliate men, or God? Am I seeking to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I should not be a servant of Christ.

Ephesians 1:1

To Christ's People [AT EPHESUS] who are faithful to him, from Paul, an Apostle of Christ Jesus, by the will of God.

Ephesians 1:13

And you, too, by your union with him, after you had heard the Message of the Truth, the Good News of your Salvation--you believed in him and were sealed as his by receiving the holy Spirit, which he had promised.

Ephesians 3:5-7

In former generations it was not made known to mankind, as fully as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to the Apostles and Prophets among Christ's People--

Ephesians 4:11

And he it is who gave to the Church Apostles, Prophets, Missionaries, Pastors, and Teachers,

Philippians 1:1

To all Christ's People at Philippi, with the Presiding Officers and Assistants, from Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus.

Philippians 2:11

And that every tongue should acknowledge JESUS CHRIST as LORD- -to the glory of God the Father.

Philippians 3:6-7

As to zeal, I was a persecutor of the Church; as to such righteousness as is due to Law, I proved myself blameless.

Colossians 1:1

From Paul, an Apostle of Christ Jesus, by the will of God, and from Timothy, our Brother.

1 Thessalonians 2:2

For, although we had experienced suffering and ill-treatment, as you know, at Philippi, we had the courage, by the help of our God, to tell you God's Good News in spite of great opposition.

2 Thessalonians 2:13-14

But, Brothers, whom the Lord loves, it is our duty always to thank God about you, for, from the first, God chose you for Salvation through the purifying influence of the Spirit, and your belief in the Truth.

1 Timothy 1:1

From Paul, an Apostle of Christ Jesus by the appointment of God, our Savior, and Christ Jesus, our Hope.

1 Timothy 1:11-12

as is taught in the glorious Good News of the ever-blessed God, with which I was entrusted.

1 Timothy 1:15-16

How true the saying is, and worthy of the fullest acceptance, that 'Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners'! And there is no greater sinner than I!

1 Timothy 2:7

and it was for this that I was myself appointed a Herald and an Apostle (I am telling the simple truth and no lie)--a Teacher of the Gentiles in the Faith and Truth.

2 Timothy 1:11

of which I was myself appointed a Herald and Apostle, and Teacher.

Hebrews 7:26

This was the High Priest that we needed--holy, innocent, spotless, withdrawn from sinners, exalted above the highest Heaven,

James 1:1

James, a Servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, greets The Twelve Tribes that are living abroad.

2 Peter 1:1

To those to whom, through the justice of our God and Savior Jesus Christ, there has been granted faith equally privileged with our own, from Simon Peter, a servant and an Apostle of Jesus Christ.

Jude 1:1

To those who, having received the Call, have been loved by God the Father and protected by Jesus Christ, From Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ, and the brother of James.

Revelation 1:1

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave to him to make known to his servants, concerning what must shortly take place, and which he sent and revealed by his angel to his servant John,

Revelation 22:6

Then the angel said to me-- 'These words may be trusted and are true. The Lord, the God that inspires the Prophets, sent his angel to show his servants what must quickly take place;

Revelation 22:9

But he said to me-- 'Forbear; I am your fellow-servant, and the fellow-servant of your Brothers, the Prophets, and of all who lay to heart the words in this book. Worship God.'

John 15:20

Remember what I said to you--'A servant is not greater than his master.' If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they have laid my Message to heart, they will lay yours to heart also.

Colossians 1:25

Of which I myself became a minister in virtue of the office with which God entrusted me for your benefit, to declare the Message of God in all its fulness--

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