among whom are ye also the called of Jesus Christ.

To all that are at Rome, beloved of God, called saints, grace unto you, and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.

So, as far as is in my power, I am desirous to preach the Gospel to you that are at Rome also.

For from the creation of the world his invisible perfections, discoverable in the works that are made, are clearly seen, even his eternal power and deity; so that they are inexcusable:

who, though they know the righteous judgment of God, that they who live in such practices are worthy of death, not only do the same, but also find pleasure in the company of those who live in these practices.

But to those who are of a contentious spirit, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation, and wrath;

for the hearers of the law are not righteous before God, but the doers of the law shall be counted righteous;

(for when the Gentiles, who have not the law naturally, do the things of the law, these, though not having the law, are a law unto themselves:

and knowest the will of God, and bringest to the test the things that are different, being instructed out of the law;

and hast confidence that thou thyself art a leader of the blind, a light of those who are in darkness,

And why not admit, (as we are falsely reported of; and as some affirm we say,) That we should do evil things, that good may come? whose condemnation is just.

What then? have we pre-eminence? Not at all: for we have before proved that both the Jews and Greeks are all under sin;

All are turned aside together, they are become worthless; there is none that doeth good, there is not even one.

their feet are swift to shed blood:

destruction and misery are in their ways.

Now we know that whatsoever things the law saith, it speaks to those who are under the law: that every mouth might be sealed up, and all the world become criminal before God.

"Blessed are they whose unrighteousnesses are forgiven, and whose sins are covered up.

and the father of circumcision, not to those who are of the circumcision merely, but who also tread in the steps of the faith of our father Abraham, which he exercised while uncircumcised.

For if they who are of the law are heirs, faith becomes vain, and the promise is useless:

(as it is written "that I have constituted thee father of many nations,") before God, in whom he trusted, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth things that are not as if existing.

by whom also we have had an introduction through faith into this grace in which we have stood fast, and are rejoicing in hope of the glory of God.

God forbid. We who are dead to sin, how shall we still live therein?

For sin shall not hold dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace.

What then? shall we sin, because we are not under the law, but under grace? God forbid.

Do ye not know, that to whomsoever ye present yourselves servants to obey, ye are his servants to whom ye obey; if of sin unto death, or of obedience, unto righteousness?

What fruit therefore had ye then in those things at which ye are now confounded? for the end of those things is death.

ARE you unacquainted, brethren, (for I am speaking to those who know the law,) that the law exercises dominion over a person for as long time as he liveth?

THERE is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.

For they who are after the flesh, mind the things of the flesh; but they who are after the Spirit, the things of the Spirit.

They then who are in the flesh, cannot please God.

But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwelleth in you. But if any man hath not the Spirit of Christ, he is not his.

Truly then we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live after the flesh.

For if ye live after the flesh, ye are ready to die: but if by the Spirit ye mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live.

For as many as are guided by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.

The same spirit beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God.

For I reckon that the sufferings of the present moment are not worthy to be placed against the future glory that shall be revealed to us.

But we know that to those who love God all things work together for good, even to those who are called according to his purpose.

But in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.

who are Israelites; whose is the adoption, and the glory, and the covenants, and the gift of the law, and the sacred service, and the promises;

of whom are the fathers, and from whom as respecting the flesh Christ sprung, who is over all, the blessed God for evermore. Amen.

Now it is not supposable that the word of God hath failed. For these are not all Israel, who are of Israel:

nor, because they are the seed of Abraham, are they all children: but, in Isaac shall thy seed be called.

That is, not the children of the flesh, these are the children of God: but the children of the promise are accounted for the seed.

And it shall be in the place where it was said unto them, ye are not my people; there shall they be called the sons of the living God."

and how shall they preach unless they are sent? as it is written, "How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, of those who preach the glad tidings of good things!"

Now if the first fruits be holy, so is the mass: and if the root be holy, so are the branches.

For if thou hast been cut out of the naturally wild olive, and contrary to nature hast been grafted into the good olive: how much more shall these, which are native branches, be grafted into their own olive tree?

As concerning the gospel indeed, they are now enemies for your sakes: as concerning the election, they are beloved for the fathers' sake.

For unchangeable are the gifts and the calling of God.

O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and how incomprehensible his ways!

Because by him, and through him, and for him, are all things, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

so we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one reciprocally members of each other.

LET every soul be subject to the superior powers: for there is no power but from God; the existing powers are appointed by God.

For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? Do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise from it:

For on this account pay ye taxes also: for they are God's ministers, continually employed on this very service.

For whether we live, to the Lord we live, and whether we die, to the Lord we die; whether therefore we live, or whether we die, we are the Lord's.

Well then, let us earnestly pursue the things that conduce to peace, and the things which are for mutual edification.

For the sake of meat destroy not the work of God. All things indeed are clean; but it is an evil thing for a man to eat, giving offence.

WE then that are strong, ought to bear the infirmities of those who are feeble, and not to gratify ourselves.

For even Christ gratified not himself; but as it is written, "The reproaches of them that reproached thee are fallen upon me."

And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethren, that ye yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, and able to admonish one another.

For Macedonia and Achaia have been pleased to make a certain contribution for the poor of the saints that are at Jerusalem.

They have been so pleased indeed, and their debtors they are. For if the Gentiles have been admitted to a participation in their spiritual things, they ought also to minister to them in carnal things.

Salute Andronicus and Junia, my kinsmen, and fellow-prisoners, who are eminent among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me.

Salute Apelles the approved in Christ. Salute those who are of the family of Aristobulus.

Salute Herodion my kinsman. Salute those which belong to the family of Narcissus, who are in the Lord.

Salute Asyncritus, Phlegon, Dermas, Patrobas, Hermes, and the brethren which are with them.

For such are not servants to our Lord Jesus Christ, but to their own belly; and by smooth speeches and flattering commendations deceive the hearts of the guileless.