Romans 1:2

Paul Greets the Saints in Rome · Romans 1:1–7
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Translations

Modern
…the gospel He promised beforehand through His prophets in the Holy Scriptures,
Traditional
(Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures,)
Literal
…which He promised beforehand through His prophets in Holy Scriptures,
Latin
…quod ante promiserat per prophetas suos in Scripturis sanctis

Original

Greek
English
…the gospel He promised beforehand through His prophets in the Holy Scriptures,

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).

Glossary

Bible Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Faith Gospel Letter to the Romans New Creation, New Creature Sin

Topics

Catholicity: Inculcated Jesus, the Christ: Other Scriptures Relating to his Messiahship Jesus, the Christ: Prophecies Concerning the Coming of The Promises of God: Contained in the Scriptures The Promises of God: Subjects of The Gospel The Scriptures are Called The: Holy Scriptures The Scriptures: Contain the Promises of the Gospel Word of God: Called: Holy Scriptures