Romans 1
Greeting
1 Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God, References Jesus: Romans 15:16, 1 Corinthians 1:1, 9:1, 2 Corinthians 1:1, Galatians 1:1, Colossians 1:1, Titus 1:1. References God: Romans 1:9. Parallel theme: Jeremiah 1:5, Acts 9:15 +5
2 (Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures,) Covenant: Acts 26:6, Titus 1:2. Prophecy: Acts 10:43. Holy: Luke 1:70. Word: Romans 3:21, 16:26. Parallel theme: Romans 3:2 +2
3 Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh; References Jesus: Matthew 1:1, 1 Thessalonians 1:10. References Lord: Psalms 2:7, John 20:28. Creation: John 1:14, Galatians 4:4. References David: Amos 9:11. Parallel theme: Genesis 3:15, John 1:49, 10:30 +5
4 And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead: Resurrection: Acts 2:24, 2:32, 3:15. References God: 2 Corinthians 13:4. Spirit: Hebrews 9:14, 1 Peter 1:11, Revelation 19:10. Holy: 2 Peter 1:21. Parallel theme: Romans 1:3, Revelation 1:18 +5
5 By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name: Faith: Romans 12:3, 16:26, Acts 6:7. Grace: 1 Corinthians 15:10. Parallel theme: Romans 3:29, Malachi 1:11, Acts 1:25, 9:15, 1 Corinthians 9:2, Hebrews 5:9 +5
6 Among whom are ye also the called of Jesus Christ:
7 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. Grace: 2 Corinthians 13:14, Ephesians 1:2, Colossians 1:2, 1 Thessalonians 1:1, 2 Thessalonians 3:18, Philemon 1:3, 1:25, 2 John 1:3, Revelation 22:21. Peace: 2 Thessalonians 3:16 +5
Paul's Desire to Visit Rome
8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world.
9 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; References God: Acts 27:23, 2 Corinthians 1:23. Spirit: Romans 9:1, Acts 19:21, Ephesians 6:18, Philippians 3:3. Prayer: 1 Thessalonians 1:2, 3:10, 5:17, 2 Timothy 1:3 +5
10 Making request, if by any means now at length I might have a prosperous journey by the will of GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally. to come unto you. References God: Acts 18:21, Philippians 4:6. Parallel theme: Acts 19:21, 1 Thessalonians 2:18, Philemon 1:22, Hebrews 13:19, James 4:15 +2
11 For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established; Spirit: Acts 19:6. Parallel theme: Romans 15:29, 16:25, 2 Chronicles 20:20, Acts 16:5, 2 Thessalonians 2:17, 3:3, 1 Peter 5:10, 5:12, 2 Peter 1:12 +5
12 That is, that I may be comforted together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me.
13 Now I would not have you ignorant, brethren, that oftentimes I purposed to come unto you, (but was let hitherto,) that I might have some fruit among you also, even as among other Gentiles. Parallel theme: Romans 11:25, Acts 19:21, 1 Corinthians 10:1, 12:1, 2 Corinthians 1:8, Philippians 4:17, Colossians 1:6, 1 Thessalonians 2:18, 4:13, 2 Timothy 4:17 +5
14 I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and to the unwise. Parallel theme: Romans 1:22, 8:12, 12:16, 13:8, 16:19, Isaiah 35:8, Acts 9:15, 22:21, 2 Corinthians 11:19, Colossians 3:11 +5
15 So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also.
The Power of the Gospel
16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally. unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. References Christ: 1 Peter 4:16. Salvation: 1 Corinthians 2:2. References God: 2 Timothy 1:8, Hebrews 4:12. Faith: Romans 10:17, 2 Corinthians 4:4, 2 Timothy 1:12. Parallel theme: Mark 8:38, Luke 9:26, 1 Corinthians 2:4 +5
17 For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faithFaith: πίστις (Pistis). The Greek pistis (πίστις) denotes faith, belief, or trust—confidence in God's character and promises. It's both intellectual assent and relational trust, central to justification (Romans 5:1). to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.
God's Wrath Against Sin
18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness; Judgment: Romans 1:32, 2:3, 4:15, Ephesians 5:6, Colossians 3:6. References God: Romans 1:19, 1:28. Righteousness: Romans 5:9, 6:13, 2 Thessalonians 2:10 +5
19 Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them.
20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:
21 Because that, when they knew GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally., they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened. References God: Psalms 50:23. Glory: Revelation 14:7. Darkness: John 3:19, 1 Peter 2:9. Parallel theme: 2 Kings 17:15, Psalms 81:12, Jeremiah 2:5, 16:19, 2 Timothy 3:2, Revelation 15:4 +5
22 Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,
23 And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things.
24 Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves:
25 Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen.
26 For this cause GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally. gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature:
27 And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet.
28 And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient;
29 Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers, Parallel theme: Psalms 41:7, Proverbs 16:28, 26:20, 2 Corinthians 12:20
30 Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, Evil: James 4:16. Parallel theme: 2 Timothy 3:2, James 3:5, 2 Peter 2:18, Jude 1:16
31 Without understanding, covenantbreakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful:
32 Who knowing the judgment of GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally., that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them. References God: Romans 1:21. Judgment: Romans 1:18. Parallel theme: Romans 6:21, Psalms 50:18, Hosea 7:3, Luke 11:48, Acts 8:1, 22:20 +3