2. God promised this Good News long ago through his prophets. That promise is written in the Holy Scriptures.
5. Through Christ, God gave me the special work of an apostle. This was to lead people of all nations to believe and obey. I do this work for Christ.
6. And you who are in Rome are also called to belong to Jesus Christ.
7. This letter is to all of you in Rome whom God loves and has called to be his holy people.May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ show you kindness and give you peace.
8. First I want to say that I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you. I thank God because people everywhere in the world are talking about your great faith.
11. I want very much to see you, to give you some spiritual gift to make you strong.