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Romans 1:7

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Bible Versions

To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called [to be] saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.
To all {G3956} that be {G5607} in {G1722} Rome {G4516}, beloved {G27} of God {G2316}, called {G2822} to be saints {G40}: Grace {G5485} to you {G5213} and {G2532} peace {G1515} from {G575} God {G2316} our {G2257} Father {G3962}, and {G2532} the Lord {G2962} Jesus {G2424} Christ {G5547}.
To: All those in Rome whom God loves, who have been called, who have been set apart for him:

Grace to you and shalom from God our Father and the Lord Yeshua the Messiah.
To all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
to all that are in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Romans 1:7 KJV

"To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called [to be] saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ."

Context

Romans 1:7 is part of the opening salutation of Paul's letter to the church in Rome. Following his self-introduction and statement of purpose in the preceding verses, Paul addresses the recipients of his letter. This verse identifies the audience and conveys Paul's initial blessing upon them, setting a tone of divine favor and spiritual well-being that permeates the entire epistle.

Key Themes

  • Identity of Believers: The verse clearly defines Christians in Rome (and by extension, all believers) by their relationship with God – they are "beloved of God" and "called to be saints."
  • Divine Calling: Being "called to be saints" emphasizes that their status is a result of God's initiative and purpose, not their own merit.
  • Source of Blessing: Grace and peace are presented as essential blessings that originate directly from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
  • Apostolic Greeting: This is a characteristic Pauline greeting, combining the Greek concept of grace (charis) and the Hebrew concept of peace (shalom), signifying holistic spiritual and relational well-being.

Linguistic Insights

The word translated "saints" is the Greek word hagioi (ἅγιοι), which literally means "holy ones" or "set apart ones." In the New Testament, it primarily refers to believers who are set apart by God for His purposes, rather than denoting moral perfection. The phrase "called [to be] saints" highlights this divine calling. "Grace" is charis (χάρις), signifying God's unmerited favor. "Peace" is eirene (εἰρήνη), corresponding to the Hebrew shalom, encompassing not just absence of conflict but wholeness, harmony, and well-being in all aspects of life.

Reflection and Application

This verse reminds believers of their foundational identity: they are deeply loved by God and set apart by His calling. The blessings of grace and peace are not earned but are gifts flowing from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Understanding this truth provides a secure foundation for faith, knowing that our standing before God is based on His love and calling, and that the necessary resources for life and godliness (grace and peace) are freely given by Him.

Note: Commentary is generated by AI with a directive for Biblical fidelity. Always rely on the Holy Spirit for discernment. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Colossians 1:2

    To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ which are at Colosse: Grace [be] unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

  • Jude 1:1

    ¶ Jude, the servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, to them that are sanctified by God the Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ, [and] called:

  • Jude 1:2

    Mercy unto you, and peace, and love, be multiplied.

  • Ephesians 1:2

    Grace [be] to you, and peace, from God our Father, and [from] the Lord Jesus Christ.

  • 1 Thessalonians 1:1

    ¶ Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians [which is] in God the Father and [in] the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace [be] unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.

  • 2 Corinthians 13:14

    The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, [be] with you all. Amen.

  • 2 John 1:3

    Grace be with you, mercy, [and] peace, from God the Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love.
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