Romans 10:2

Romans 10:1 bbe — Brothers, my heart's desire and my prayer to God for them is, that they may get salvation.

Bible in Basic English

"Brothers, my heart's desire and my prayer to God for them is, that they may get salvation."

— Romans 10:1, Bible in Basic English

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Romans 10:1 in Other Translations

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KJV
“Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved.”
King James Version · Read this chapter in KJV
ASV
“Brethren, my heart’s desire and my supplication to God is for them, that they may be saved. ”
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WEB
“Brothers, my heart's desire and my prayer to God is for Israel, that they may be saved.”
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NET
“Brothers and sisters, my heart’s desire and prayer to God on behalf of my fellow Israelites is for their salvation.”
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Romans 10 — Context

Brothers, my heart's desire and my prayer to God for them is, that they may get salvation.

For I give witness of them that they have a strong desire for God, but not with knowledge.

Because, not having knowledge of God's righteousness, and desiring to give effect to their righteousness, they have not put themselves under the righteousness of God.

For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who has faith.

Romans 10:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Romans 10:1 say?

Romans 10:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Brothers, my heart's desire and my prayer to God for them is, that they may get salvation.”

Where is Romans 10:1 in the Bible?

Romans 10:1 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Romans, chapter 10, 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 10:1.

What translation should I read Romans 10:1 in?

Romans 10:1 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 10:1?

Romans 10:1 reads (BBE): “Brothers, my heart's desire and my prayer to God for them is, that they may get salvation.” 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 10:1 bbe — Brothers, my heart's desire and my prayer to God for them is, that they may get salvation.

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