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Romans 1:7

What does Romans 1:7 mean?

A plain-English look at Romans 1:7 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Romans 1:7 means

Paul addresses all in Rome who are beloved of God and called to be saints. “Saints” means those set apart by God, not spiritual elites. He blesses them with grace and peace from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Grace is the source; peace is the result—reconciliation with God and wholeness of life. This greeting places Father and Son together as the fountain of blessing, reflecting Christ’s full deity. The believers’ core identity is God’s love and calling, not their social standing. The church in Rome, though mixed and unvisited by Paul, shares the same divine favor and vocation as every church of Christ.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

to all that are in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

To 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.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

to all that are in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

To all those who are in Rome, loved by God, marked out as saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

to all who are in Rome, beloved of God, called saints; Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father, and <FI>from<Fi> the Lord Jesus Christ!

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

To all that are at Rome, the beloved of God, called to be saints. Grace to you and peace, from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

to all that are in Rome, beloved ofGod, called saints: Grace to you and peace fromGod our Father and [our] Lord Jesus Christ.

Context

This verse completes Paul’s salutation, transitioning from the description of the gospel and calling (vv.1–6) to a warm pastoral greeting. It sets a worshipful tone and affirms the readers’ status in God’s plan. The next section (vv.8–15) will shift to thanksgiving, prayer, and Paul’s longing to visit. Establishing grace and peace here prepares readers for the robust theology ahead, reminding them that doctrine serves the life of God’s beloved people.

v.6among whom are ye also, called to be Jesus Christ’s:

v.7This passage

v.8First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is proclaimed throughout the whole world.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 1 Peter 1:15

    but like as he who called you is holy, be ye yourselves also holy in all manner of living;

  • Matthew 6:8

    Be not therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.

  • 1 Corinthians 16:23

    The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

  • Philemon 1:3

    Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

  • 2 Corinthians 12:8

    Concerning this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.

  • Philippians 4:20

    Now unto our God and Father be the glory for ever and ever. Amen.

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