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Paul, the servant of Jesus Christ, called an apostle, separated into the gospel of God [parted into the gospel of God];

which he had promised before by his prophets in holy scriptures

of his Son, which is made to him of the seed of David by the flesh, [of his Son, the which is made of the seed of David after the flesh,]

and he was before-ordained the Son of God in virtue, by the Spirit of hallowing of the again-rising of dead men, of Jesus Christ our Lord[a]

by whom we have received grace and the office of apostle [by whom we have received grace and apostlehood, or state of apostle], to obey to the faith in all folks for his name,

among which ye be also called of Jesus Christ,

to all that be at Rome, darlings of God, and called holy, grace to you [to all that be at Rome, the loved of God, called holy, grace be to you], and peace of God our Father, and of the Lord Jesus Christ.

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Footnotes

  1. Romans 1:4 which is predestined, or before-ordained by grace, the Son of God in virtue, after the Spirit of hallowing of the again-rising of dead men, of Jesus Christ our Lord,

Paul declares his love for the Romans, shows what the gospel is with the fruit of it, and reproves the base nature of the flesh.

Paul, the servant of Jesus Christ called to be an apostle, put apart to preach the gospel of God – the gospel that he promised before by his prophets in the holy scriptures that speak of his Son, who was begotten of the seed of David as to the flesh, and was with power identified as the Son of God by the Holy Spirit, who sanctifies since the time that Jesus Christ our Lord rose up from death. By him we have received grace and apostleship to bring all manner of heathen peoples to the obedience of faith, which is in his name. Of such peoples you are a part also, who are Jesus Christ’s by calling.

To all you of Rome, beloved of God and saints by calling. Grace be with you and peace from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

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The Epistle of the Apostle Paul to the Romans

1 He first showeth on what authority his Apostleship standeth. 15 Then he commendeth the Gospel, 16 by which God setteth out his power to those that are saved, 17 by faith, 21 but were guilty of wicked unthankfulness to God: 26 For which his wrath was worthily powered on them, 29 so that they ran headlong to all kinds of sin.

PAUL [a]a [b][c]servant of JESUS Christ called to be an [d]Apostle, (A)[e]put apart to preach the Gospel of God,

(Which he had promised afore by his Prophets in the holy Scriptures)

[f]Concerning his [g]Son Jesus Christ our Lord (which was [h]made of the seed of David [i]according to the flesh,

And [j]declared [k]mightily to be the Son of God, touching the Spirit of sanctification by the resurrection from the dead)

[l]By whom we have received [m]grace and Apostleship (that [n]obedience might be given unto the faith) for his name [o]among all the Gentiles,

Among whom ye be also the [p]called of Jesus Christ:

To all you that be at Rome beloved of God, called to be Saints: [q]Grace be with you, and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

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Footnotes

  1. Romans 1:1 The first part of the Epistle containing a most profitable preface unto verse 16.
  2. Romans 1:1 He moving the Romans to give diligent ear unto him in that he showeth that he cometh not in his own name, but as God’s messenger unto the Gentiles, entreateth with them of the weightiest matter, that is promised long since by God, by many fit witnesses, and now at length performed indeed.
  3. Romans 1:1 A Minister, for this word servant, is not taken in this place, as set against this word, Freeman, but declareth his ministry and office.
  4. Romans 1:1 Whereas he said before in a general term, that he was a minister, now he cometh to a more special name, and saith that he is an Apostle, and that he took not upon him this office of his own lead, but being called of God, and therefore in this his writing to the Romans, doeth nothing but his duty.
  5. Romans 1:1 Appointed of God to preach the Gospel.
  6. Romans 1:3 By declaring the sum of the doctrine of the Gospel, he stirreth up the Romans to good consideration of the matter whereof he entreateth: So then he showeth that Christ (who is the very substance and sum of the Gospel) is the only son of God the Father, who as touching his humanity, is made of the seed of David, but touching his divine and spiritual nature, whereby he sanctified himself, is begotten of the Father from everlasting, as by his mighty resurrection manifestly appeareth.
  7. Romans 1:3 This is a plain testimony of the person of Christ, that he is but one, and of his two natures, and their properties.
  8. Romans 1:3 Which took flesh of the virgin, David’s daughter.
  9. Romans 1:3 As he is man: for this word Flesh, by the figure Synecdoche, is taken for man.
  10. Romans 1:4 Showed and made manifest.
  11. Romans 1:4 The divine and mighty power is set against the weakness of the flesh, for that overcame death.
  12. Romans 1:5 Of whom.
  13. Romans 1:5 This marvelous liberal and gracious gift, which is given me, the least of all the Saints, to preach, etc., Eph. 3:8.
  14. Romans 1:5 That men through faith might obey God.
  15. Romans 1:5 For his Name’s sake.
  16. Romans 1:6 Which through God’s goodness, are Christ’s.
  17. Romans 1:7 God’s free good will: by peace, the Hebrews mean a prosperous success in all things.

Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God, (which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures,) concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh; and declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead: by whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name: among whom are ye also the called of Jesus Christ: 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.

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