Romans 1:9 bbe — For God is my witness, whose servant I am in spirit in the good news of his Son, that you are at all times in my memory…

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"For God is my witness, whose servant I am in spirit in the good news of his Son, that you are at all times in my memory and in my prayers,"

— Romans 1:9, Bible in Basic English

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Romans 1 — Context

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Among whom you in the same way have been marked out to be disciples of Jesus Christ:

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To all those who are in Rome, loved by God, marked out as saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

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First of all, I give praise to my God through Jesus Christ for you all, because news of your faith has gone into all the world.

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For God is my witness, whose servant I am in spirit in the good news of his Son, that you are at all times in my memory and in my prayers,

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And that I am ever making prayers that God will give me a good journey to you.

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For I have a strong desire to see you, and to give you some grace of the spirit, so that you may be made strong;

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That is to say, that all of us may be comforted together by the faith which is in you and in me.

Romans 1:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Romans 1:9 say?
Romans 1:9 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “For God is my witness, whose servant I am in spirit in the good news of his Son, that you are at all times in my memory and in my prayers,”
Where is Romans 1:9 in the Bible?
Romans 1:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Romans, chapter 1, verse 9.
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 1:9.
What translation should I read Romans 1:9 in?
Romans 1:9 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 1:9?
Romans 1:9 reads (BBE): “For God is my witness, whose servant I am in spirit in the good news of his Son, that you are at all times in my memory and in my prayers,” 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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