1. Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, a called apostle, having been separated to the good news of God--
2. which He announced before through His prophets in holy writings--
3. concerning His Son, (who is come of the seed of David according to the flesh,
4. who is marked out Son of God in power, according to the Spirit of sanctification, by the rising again from the dead,) Jesus Christ our Lord;
5. through whom we did receive grace and apostleship, for obedience of faith among all the nations, in behalf of his name;
6. among whom are also ye, the called of Jesus Christ;
7. to all who are in Rome, beloved of God, called saints; Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father, and [from] the Lord Jesus Christ!
8. first, indeed, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is proclaimed in the whole world;