Romans — Chapter 1

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Romans 1:1 ^RPaul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God,

Romans 1:2 (^RWhich he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures,)

Romans 1:3 Concerning ^Rhis Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh;

Romans 1:4 And declared to be ^Rthe Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead:

Romans 1:5 By whom ^Rwe have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name:

Romans 1:6 Among whom ^Rare ye also the called of Jesus Christ:

Romans 1:7 ^RTo 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.

Romans 1:8 First, ^RI thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world.

Romans 1:9 For ^RGod 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;

Romans 1:10 Making ^Rrequest, if by any means now at length I might have a prosperous journey by the will of God to come unto you.

Romans 1:11 For ^RI long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established;

Romans 1:12 That is, ^Rthat I may be comforted together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me.

Romans 1:13 Now I would not have you ignorant, brethren, ^Rthat 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.

Romans 1:14 I am ^Rdebtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and to the unwise.

Romans 1:15 ^RSo, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also.

Romans 1:16 For ^RI am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

Romans 1:17 ^RFor therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.

Romans 1:18 For ^Rthe wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness;

Romans 1:19 Because ^Rthat which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them.

Romans 1:20 ^RFor 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:

Romans 1:21 Because that, ^Rwhen they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.

Romans 1:22 ^RProfessing themselves to be wise, they became fools,

Romans 1:23 And ^Rchanged the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things.

Romans 1:24 Wherefore ^RGod also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves:

Romans 1:25 Who changed ^Rthe truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen.

Romans 1:26 For this cause God gave them up unto ^Rvile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature:

Romans 1:27 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 ^Rthat recompence of their error which was meet.

Romans 1:28 And even ^Ras 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;

Romans 1:29 Being ^Rfilled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers,

Romans 1:30 ^RBackbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents,

Romans 1:31 ^RWithout understanding, covenantbreakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful:

Romans 1:32 Who ^Rknowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them.

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📖 What We’re Reading

Romans 1:1–17 — Paul introduces his calling and the gospel

🌱 What These Verses Teach Us

Paul greets the Roman believers through the promised gospel concerning Jesus Christ. He gives thanks, describes his desire to visit, and declares the gospel God’s power unto salvation and the revelation of righteousness by faith.

Key Truth: Receive the gospel as God’s saving message rather than a reason for shame.

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Romans 1:18–25 — Suppressed truth leads to exchanged worship

🌱 What These Verses Teach Us

Paul speaks of God’s wrath against unrighteousness and the knowledge evident in creation. Refusing gratitude and glory leads to darkened understanding and exchanging the Creator’s truth for images and the creature.

Key Truth: Give the Creator truthful honor and gratitude.

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📖 What We’re Reading

Romans 1:26–32 — Refused knowledge produces destructive conduct

🌱 What These Verses Teach Us

Paul continues the account of exchanged desires and God’s giving people over to a reprobate mind. He names many destructive attitudes and actions and confronts approval of wrongdoing as well as its practice.

Key Truth: Examine your own conduct and what you encourage in others.

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Related Scripture (KJV)

Habakkuk 2:4 — Paul recalls the statement concerning the just living by faith.

Habakkuk 2:4 (KJV) Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith.

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