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Romans 10:13

What does Romans 10:13 mean?

A plain-English look at Romans 10:13 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Romans 10:13 means

Paul quotes the sweeping promise, “Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” The word “whosoever” makes the invitation universal; calling on the Lord’s name signals humble reliance on Him alone for rescue. This is not a vague spirituality but a focused appeal to the Lord revealed in the gospel. The promise is clear and comprehensive: everyone who truly calls will be saved. This undergirds Christian mission and personal assurance alike. The offer is as wide as humanity; the way is as simple as faith’s cry to the Lord, who stands ready to save.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

for, Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

for, Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Because, Whoever will give worship to the name of the Lord will get salvation.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

for every one--whoever shall call upon the name of the Lord, he shall be saved.'

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

For every one whosoever, who shall call on the name of the Lord, shall be saved.

Context

Verse 13 caps the emphasis of verses 11–12 on universality by anchoring it in a clear promise. The argument will now move to practical implications in verses 14–15: if calling saves, people must hear in order to believe and call, which requires preachers who are sent. This introduces the missionary chain that explains both the beauty and necessity of gospel proclamation. Verse 13, therefore, serves as the springboard from promise to mission logic.

v.12For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek: for the same Lord is Lord of all, and is rich unto all that call upon him:

v.13This passage

v.14How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?

Cross references

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

  • Acts 2:21

    And it shall be, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.

  • Joel 2:32

    And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of Jehovah shall be delivered; for in mount Zion and in Jerusalem there shall be those that escape, as Jehovah hath said, and among the remnant those whom Jehovah doth call.

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