Romans 1:5
Expanded Bible
5 Through ·Christ [L whom], ·God gave me the special work of an apostle [L we have received apostleship; C “we” could be a formal way of saying “I,” or could refer to Paul and the other apostles], which was to lead ·people of all nations [the Gentiles] to ·believe and obey [or the obedience that comes from faith; or the obedience that is faith]. I do this work for ·him [L his name].
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Romans 1:5
GOD’S WORD Translation
5 Through him we have received God’s kindness [a] and the privilege of being apostles who bring people from every nation to the obedience that is associated with faith. This is for the honor of his name.
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- 1:5 Or “grace.”
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