Romans 1:12

Unashamed of the Gospel · Romans 1:8–17
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Translations

Modern
…that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith.
Traditional
That is, that I may be comforted together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me.
Literal
…and, that is, to be encouraged together among you through the faith among one another, both of you and of me.
Latin
…id est, simul consolari in vobis per eam quæ invicem est, fidem vestram atque meam.

Original

Greek
English
…that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith.

Notes

These verses include typical features of New Testament letter introductions:

  • identifying the writer or speaker (1:1–6),

  • identifying the audience (1:7),

  • a section of giving thanks (1:8–15), and

  • the theme of the letter (1:16–17).

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Following Jesus Natural Revelation

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Dispersion of the Jews, Diaspora Faith Gospel Letter to the Romans New Creation, New Creature Paul the Apostle Rome (City) Sin

Topics

Fellowship of the Righteous Humility: Paul Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man Sharing Faith