God’s Good News for Rome

1 Paul, a slave of Christ Jesus, called as an apostle^[a](A) and singled out^(B) for God’s good news^(C)— ² which He promised long ago^(D) through His prophets^(E) in the Holy Scriptures— ³ concerning His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who was a descendant of David^[b](F) according to the flesh^(G)

⁷ To all who are in Rome, loved by God,^(A) called^(B) as saints.^(C)

Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.