Romans 1:15

Modern

That is why I am so eager to preach the gospel also to you who are in Rome.

Traditional

So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also.

Literal

Thus, as to me, I am ready to preach the gospel also to you who are in Rome.

Latin

…ita (quod in me) promptum est et vobis, qui Romæ estis, evangelizare.

Greek

English

That is why I am so eager to preach the gospel also to you who are in Rome.

These verses include typical features of New Testament letter introductions:

Theme notes and profiles

Romans 15:20
In this way I have aspired to preach the gospel where Christ was not known, so that I would not be building on someone else’s foundation.
Isaiah 6:8
Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying: “Whom shall I send? Who will go for Us?” And I said: “Here am I. Send me!”
1 Corinthians 9:17
If my preaching is voluntary, I have a reward. But if it is not voluntary, I am still entrusted with a responsibility.
2 Corinthians 10:15–16
Neither do we boast beyond our limits in the labors of others. But we hope that as your faith increases, our area of influence among you will greatly increase as well,
1 Kings 8:18
But the LORD said to my father David, ‘Since it was in your heart to build a house for My Name, you have done well to have this in your heart.
Matthew 9:38
Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into His harvest.”
Acts 21:13
Then Paul answered, “Why are you weeping and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.”
2 Corinthians 8:12
For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have.
John 4:34
Jesus explained, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me and to finish His work.
Mark 14:8
She has done what she could to anoint My body in advance of My burial.
Romans 12:18
If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone.

Rome: Capital city of the Roman Empire