Romans

Romans 1 - Salutation, Prayer of Thanksgiving, Power of the Gospel, Guilt of Humankind

Paul, a servant[a] of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, 2 which he promised beforehand through his...

Romans 2 - The Righteous Judgment of God, Jews and the Law,

Therefore you have no excuse, whoever you are, when you judge others; for in passing judgment on another you condemn yourself, because...

Romans 3 - None Is Righteous, Righteousness through Faith

Then what advantage has the Jew? Or what is the value of circumcision? 2 Much, in every way. For in the first place the Jews[a] were...

Romans 4 - Example of Abraham, God’s Promise Realized through Faith

What then are we to say was gained by[a] Abraham, our ancestor according to the flesh? 2 For if Abraham was justified by works, he has...

Romans 5 - Results of Justification, Adam and Christ

Therefore, since we are justified by faith, we[a] have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom we have obtained...

Romans 6 - Dying and Rising with Christ, Slaves of Righteousness

What then are we to say? Should we continue in sin in order that grace may abound? 2 By no means! How can we who died to sin go on living...

Romans 7 - An Analogy from Marriage, The Law and Sin, The Inner Conflict

Do you not know, brothers and sisters[a]—for I am speaking to those who know the law—that the law is binding on a person only during that...

Romans 8 - Life in the Spirit, Future Glory, God’s Love in Christ Jesus

There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. 2 For the law of the Spirit[a] of life in Christ Jesus has set...

Romans 9 - God’s Election of Israel, God’s Wrath and Mercy, Israel’s Unbelief

I am speaking the truth in Christ—I am not lying; my conscience confirms it by the Holy Spirit— 2 I have great sorrow and unceasing...

Romans 10 - Salvation Is for All

Brothers and sisters,[a] my heart’s desire and prayer to God for them is that they may be saved. 2 I can testify that they have a zeal...

Romans 11 - Israel’s Rejection Is Not Final, Salvation of the Gentiles, All Israel Will Be Saved

I ask, then, has God rejected his people? By no means! I myself am an Israelite, a descendant of Abraham, a member of the tribe of...

Romans 12 - The New Life in Christ, Marks of the True Christian

I appeal to you therefore, brothers and sisters,[a] by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and...

Romans 13 - Being Subject to Authorities, Love for One Another, An Urgent Appeal

Let every person be subject to the governing authorities; for there is no authority except from God, and those authorities that exist...

Romans 14 - Do Not Judge Another, Do Not Make Another Stumble

Welcome those who are weak in faith,[a] but not for the purpose of quarreling over opinions. 2 Some believe in eating anything, while the...

Romans 15 - Please Others, Not Yourselves, Gospel for Jews and Gentiles Alike, Paul’s Bold Writing

We who are strong ought to put up with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves. 2 Each of us must please our neighbor for...

Romans 16 - Personal Greetings, Final Instructions, Final Doxology

I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a deacon[a] of the church at Cenchreae, 2 so that you may welcome her in the Lord as is fitting for...

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