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To all who are 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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Your God-Given Identity
Commentators emphasize that a Christian's identity is defined by God's actions, not personal merit. You are 'beloved of God' because of His sovereign choice and 'called to be saints' (holy, or 'set apart') by His divine summons. This status is both a profound privilege and a high calling to live a life consecrated to Him, even in challenging environments like ancient Rome.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
To all that are in Rome. That is, to all who bear the Christian name. Perhaps he here included not only the church at Rome, but a…
In Rome (εν Ρωμη). One late uncial (G of tenth century) and a cursive omit these words here and one or two other late MSS. omit εν…
19th Century
Anglican
In Rome.—It should be observed that one manuscript of some importance, the Codex Boernerianus, omits these words. This same manusc…
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Baptist
What contrasts we have in the seventh verse! In Rome, beloved of God. In Rome called to be saints. God has beloved ones in the da…
Now the apostle returns to his responsibility to proclaim the Good News (cf. v.1). Two problems present themselves here, and they are somewhat rela…
16th Century
Protestant
To all of you who are at Rome, etc. By this happy arrangement he sets forth what is commendable in us; he says, that first the Lo…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
To all that be in Rome These words contain both the inscription of the epistle, and the apostle's usual salutation, …
The doctrine about which the apostle Paul wrote presented the fulfillment of the promises made by the prophets. It spoke of the Son of God, namely …
13th Century
Catholic
After commending Christ for his origin and power, he now commends him for his generosity, which is shown by the gifts he bestowed on beli…
