Romans 1:2

Romans 1:1 net — ¶ Salutation From Paul, a slave of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God.

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

— Romans 1:1, NET Bible

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Romans 1:1 in Other Translations

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KJV
“Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God,”
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ASV
“Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, calledto bean apostle, separated unto the gospel of God, ”
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WEB
“Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, set apart for the Good News of God,”
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DRB
“Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God.”
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BBE
“Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, an Apostle by the selection of God, given authority as a preacher of the good news,”
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KJVA
“Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God,”
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Romans 1 — Context

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

This gospel he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy scriptures,

concerning his Son who was a descendant of David with reference to the flesh,

who was appointed the Son-of-God-in-power according to the Holy Spirit by the resurrection from the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord.

Romans 1:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Romans 1:1 say?

Romans 1:1 in the NET Bible reads: “¶ Salutation From Paul, a slave of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God.”

Where is Romans 1:1 in the Bible?

Romans 1:1 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Romans, chapter 1, verse 1.

Who wrote Romans?

Romans is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 56–57.

What is the book of Romans about?

Romans is Paul's most systematic exposition of the gospel — the universal need for salvation, justification by faith in Christ, the new life of the Spirit, the place of Israel in God's plan, and the practical shape of a transformed community. The most influential letter in church history.

What are the major themes of Romans?

Romans explores themes including Righteousness by Faith, Sin, Grace, Spirit-Filled Life, Israel, Christian Living. These themes shape the meaning and context of Romans 1:1.

What translation should I read Romans 1:1 in?

Romans 1:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Romans 1:1?

Romans 1:1 reads (NET): “¶ Salutation From Paul, a slave of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Romans 1:1 net — ¶ Salutation From Paul, a slave of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God.

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