Keraia
Romans 1

Romans 1:3

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

Modern
…regarding His Son, who was a descendant of David according to the flesh,
Traditional
Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh;
Literal
…concerning His Son, the One having come of the seed of David according to the flesh,
Latin
…de Filio suo, qui factus est ei ex semine David secundum carnem,

Original

Greek
English
…regarding His Son, who was a descendant of David according to the flesh,

Notes

Romans 1:3

  • According to the flesh: Paul often uses the word flesh (Greek sarx) to speak about bodily life in this world (for example, 4:1; 8:3).

  • Paul mentions King David’s family because God promised that a person descended from David would be the Messiah (God's chosen one) and would have an eternal kingdom (2 Samuel 7:13–16; see Isaiah 9:7; Jeremiah 33:15). Jesus was born into David’s family line (Matthew 1:6; Luke 1:27, 32). This shows that he met God’s requirement to fulfill this promise.

Romans 1:3–4

In the Greek text, these verses have a parallel structure. Paul might be quoting an early Christian statement of belief or a song about Jesus Christ as God's Son. He likely does this to show that they shared the same beliefs, since he had not yet visited them.

Romans 1:1–17

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).

People

David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Body of Christ Faith Flesh Gospel Incarnation Letter to the Romans New Creation, New Creature Sin Son of God

Topics

Catholicity: Inculcated God: Fatherhood of Jesus, the Christ: Incarnation of Jesus, the Christ: Names, Appellations, and Titles of: Jesus Christ Jesus, the Christ: Names, Appellations, and Titles of: Jesus Christ Our Lord Jesus, the Christ: Names, Appellations, and Titles of: Lord Jesus, the Christ: Other Scriptures Relating to his Messiahship Jesus, the Christ: Prophecies Concerning the Coming of Jesus, the Christ: Son of God Prophecies Respecting Christ: As the Seed of David: Fulfilled The Human Nature of Christ was of the Seed of David Trinity: The Holy