Romans 1:2 bbe — Of which God had given word before by his prophets in the holy Writings,

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"Of which God had given word before by his prophets in the holy Writings,"

— Romans 1:2, Bible in Basic English

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“This gospel he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy scriptures,”
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Romans 1 — Context

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

Of which God had given word before by his prophets in the holy Writings,

About his Son who, in the flesh, came from the family of David,

But was marked out as Son of God in power by the Holy Spirit through the coming to life again of the dead; Jesus Christ our Lord,

Through whom grace has been given to us, sending us out to make disciples to the faith among all nations, for his name:

Romans 1:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Romans 1:2 say?

Romans 1:2 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Of which God had given word before by his prophets in the holy Writings,”

Where is Romans 1:2 in the Bible?

Romans 1:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Romans, chapter 1, verse 2.

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 1:2.

What translation should I read Romans 1:2 in?

Romans 1:2 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 1:2?

Romans 1:2 reads (BBE): “Of which God had given word before by his prophets in the holy Writings,” 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.

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