Romans 1:9

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers;

Complete Jewish Bible:

For God, whom I serve in my spirit by spreading the Good News about his Son, is my witness that I regularly remember you

Berean Standard Bible:

God, whom I serve with my spirit in preaching the gospel of His Son, is my witness how constantly I remember you

American Standard Version:

For God is my witness, whom I serve in my spirit in the gospel of his Son, how unceasingly I make mention of you, always in my prayers

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

For{G1063} God{G2316} is{G2076} my{G3450} witness{G3144}, whom{G3739} I serve{G3000} with{G1722} my{G3450} spirit{G4151} in{G1722} the gospel{G2098} of his{G846} Son{G5207}, that{G5613} without ceasing{G89} I make{G4160} mention{G3417} of you{G5216} always{G3842} in{G1909} my{G3450} prayers{G4335};

Cross-References (KJV):

Ephesians 6:18

  • Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;

2 Timothy 1:3

  • I thank God, whom I serve from [my] forefathers with pure conscience, that without ceasing I have remembrance of thee in my prayers night and day;

Ephesians 1:16

  • Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers;

Ephesians 1:19

  • And what [is] the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power,

Romans 9:1

  • ¶ I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Ghost,

2 Corinthians 1:23

  • Moreover I call God for a record upon my soul, that to spare you I came not as yet unto Corinth.

1 Thessalonians 5:17

  • Pray without ceasing.

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Commentary for Romans 1:9

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: G1063
    There are 1016 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: γάρ
    Transliteration: gár
    Pronunciation: gar
    Description: a primary particle; properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles):--and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
  2. Strong's Number: G2316
    There are 1172 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: θεός
    Transliteration: theós
    Pronunciation: theh'-os
    Description: of uncertain affinity; a deity, especially (with ὁ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very:--X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
  3. Strong's Number: G2076
    There are 812 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐστί
    Transliteration: estí
    Pronunciation: es-tee'
    Description: third person singular present indicative of εἰμί; he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are:--are, be(-long), call, X can(-not), come, consisteth, X dure for a while, + follow, X have, (that) is (to say), make, meaneth, X must needs, + profit, + remaineth, + wrestle.
  4. Strong's Number: G3450
    There are 471 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μοῦ
    Transliteration: moû
    Pronunciation: moo
    Description: the simpler form of ἐμοῦ; of me:--I, me, mine (own), my.
  5. Strong's Number: G3144
    There are 34 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μάρτυς
    Transliteration: mártys
    Pronunciation: mar'-toos
    Description: of uncertain affinity; a witness (literally (judicially) or figuratively (genitive case)); by analogy, a "martyr":-- martyr, record, witness.
  6. Strong's Number: G3739
    There are 1215 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὅς
    Transliteration: hós
    Pronunciation: ho
    Description: probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article ὁ); the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that:--one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also οὗ.
  7. Strong's Number: G3000
    There are 21 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: λατρεύω
    Transliteration: latreúō
    Pronunciation: lat-ryoo'-o
    Description: from (a hired menial); to minister (to God), i.e. render religious homage:--serve, do the service, worship(-per).
  8. Strong's Number: G1722
    There are 2129 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐν
    Transliteration: en
    Pronunciation: en
    Description: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between εἰς and ἐκ); "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.:--about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (… sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
  9. Strong's Number: G4151
    There are 350 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πνεῦμα
    Transliteration: pneûma
    Pronunciation: pnyoo'-mah
    Description: from πνέω; a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, mental disposition, etc., or (superhuman) an angel, demon, or (divine) God, Christ's spirit, the Holy Spirit:--ghost, life, spirit(-ual, -ually), mind. Compare ψυχή.
  10. Strong's Number: G2098
    There are 74 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: εὐαγγέλιον
    Transliteration: euangélion
    Pronunciation: yoo-ang-ghel'-ee-on
    Description: from the same as εὐαγγελίζω; a good message, i.e. the gospel:--gospel.
  11. Strong's Number: G846
    There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: αὐτός
    Transliteration: autós
    Pronunciation: ow-tos'
    Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ.
  12. Strong's Number: G5207
    There are 348 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: υἱός
    Transliteration: huiós
    Pronunciation: hwee-os'
    Description: apparently a primary word; a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship:--child, foal, son.
  13. Strong's Number: G5613
    There are 433 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὡς
    Transliteration: hōs
    Pronunciation: hoce
    Description: probably adverb of comparative from ὅς; which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows):--about, after (that), (according) as (it had been, it were), as soon (as), even as (like), for, how (greatly), like (as, unto), since, so (that), that, to wit, unto, when(-soever), while, X with all speed.
  14. Strong's Number: G89
    There are 81 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀδιαλείπτως
    Transliteration: adialeíptōs
    Pronunciation: ad-ee-al-ipe'-toce
    Description: adverb from ἀδιάλειπτος; uninterruptedly, i.e. without omission (on an appropriate occasion):--without ceasing.
  15. Strong's Number: G4160
    There are 519 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ποιέω
    Transliteration: poiéō
    Pronunciation: poy-eh'-o
    Description: apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct):--abide, + agree, appoint, X avenge, + band together, be, bear, + bewray, bring (forth), cast out, cause, commit, + content, continue, deal, + without any delay, (would) do(-ing), execute, exercise, fulfil, gain, give, have, hold, X journeying, keep, + lay wait, + lighten the ship, make, X mean, + none of these things move me, observe, ordain, perform, provide, + have purged, purpose, put, + raising up, X secure, shew, X shoot out, spend, take, tarry, + transgress the law, work, yield. Compare πράσσω.
  16. Strong's Number: G3417
    There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μνεία
    Transliteration: mneía
    Pronunciation: mni'-ah
    Description: from μνάομαι or μιμνήσκω; recollection; by implication, recital:--mention, remembrance.
  17. Strong's Number: G5216
    There are 503 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὑμῶν
    Transliteration: hymōn
    Pronunciation: hoo-mone'
    Description: genitive case of ὑμεῖς; of (from or concerning) you:--ye, you, your (own, -selves).
  18. Strong's Number: G3842
    There are 38 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πάντοτε
    Transliteration: pántote
    Pronunciation: pan'-tot-eh
    Description: from πᾶς and ὅτε; every when, i.e. at all times:--alway(-s), ever(-more).
  19. Strong's Number: G1909
    There are 790 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐπί
    Transliteration: epí
    Pronunciation: ep-ee'
    Description: a primary preposition; properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with the dative case) at, on, etc.; of direction (with the accusative case) towards, upon, etc.:--about (the times), above, after, against, among, as long as (touching), at, beside, X have charge of, (be-, (where-))fore, in (a place, as much as, the time of, -to), (because) of, (up-)on (behalf of), over, (by, for) the space of, through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), with. In compounds it retains essentially the same import, at, upon, etc. (literally or figuratively).
  20. Strong's Number: G4335
    There are 37 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: προσευχή
    Transliteration: proseuchḗ
    Pronunciation: pros-yoo-khay'
    Description: from προσεύχομαι; prayer (worship); by implication, an oratory (chapel):--X pray earnestly, prayer.