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Romans 1

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 1 of 16

1 Paul, a slave of Jesus Christ, a called apostle, having been separated to the gospel of God,

2 which He promised before through His prophets in the Holy Scriptures,

3 concerning His Son, the One coming of the seed of David according to flesh,

4 the One designated the Son of God in power, according to the Spirit of holiness, by the resurrection of dead ones, Jesus Christ our Lord;

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Chapter Summary

1 Paul commends his calling to the Romans, 9 and his desire to come to them. 18 God is angry with all manner of sin.

Key Greek Words

εὐαγγέλιον gospel G2098
πίστις faith G4102
δικαιοσύνη righteousness G1343
σωτηρία salvation G4991
ὀργή wrath G3709
δοῦλος slave, bondservant G1401

Cross-References

People & Context

Paul

Slave of Jesus Christ and called apostle, separated to the gospel of God, writing to the saints in Rome

Jesus Christ

God's Son, of the seed of David, designated Son of God in power by resurrection; the Lord through whom Paul received grace

David

Israel's king named as the ancestor according to the flesh from whose seed the Son came

Timeline

Paul's Greeting and Apostolic Call

Paul introduces himself as a slave and called apostle, separated to the gospel of God concerning His Son Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Rome.

Romans 1:1-7
Paul's Desire to Visit Rome

Paul expresses his longing to visit the Roman believers to impart spiritual gifts and preach the gospel, declaring he is not ashamed of it.

Romans 1:8-17
God's Wrath on Gentile Unrighteousness

God's wrath is revealed against mankind who suppress the truth, having exchanged the glory of the incorruptible God for idols, leading to dishonorable passions.

Romans 1:18-32

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