Romans 1:5

Translations

Modern

Through Him and on behalf of His name, we received grace and apostleship to call all those among the Gentiles to the obedience that comes from faith.

Traditional

By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name:

Literal

…through whom we received grace and apostleship for obedience of faith among all the Gentiles on behalf of His name,

Latin

…per quem accepimus gratiam, et apostolatum ad obediendum fidei in omnibus gentibus pro nomine ejus,

Original

Greek

English

Through Him and on behalf of His name, we received grace and apostleship to call all those among the Gentiles to the obedience that comes from faith.

Notes

Romans 1:5

received … apostleship: The apostle Paul might be referring to both himself and the other apostles, or he might be using "we" to only refer to himself.
we received grace and apostleship: Paul always makes it evident that his unique authority is a gift from God (see also 15:15–16).
to the obedience that comes from faith: This summarizes Paul’s goal in preaching to Gentiles (non-Jews). It frames the book of Romans, as he repeats the idea in different words at the end of the letter (16:26). Paul wanted Gentiles to trust in Jesus Christ. He emphasized that trusting in Jesus Christ as the Lord means committing to obey him. Faith and obeying are not the same, but one does not happen without the other.

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).

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Rome Following Jesus God’s Unified Plan of Salvation Jews and Gentiles (Non-Jews) Natural Revelation Paul’s Role as an Apostle The Good News Message

Related verses

Acts 9:15
“Go!” said the Lord. “This man is My chosen instrument to carry My name before the Gentiles and their kings, and before the people of Israel.
Romans 16:26
…but now revealed and made known through the writings of the prophets by the command of the eternal God, in order to lead all nations to the obedience that comes from faith—
Acts 6:7
So the word of God continued to spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem grew rapidly, and a great number of priests became obedient to the faith.
Malachi 1:11
For My name will be great among the nations, from where the sun rises to where it sets. In every place, incense and pure offerings will be presented in My name, because My name will be great among the nations,” says the LORD of Hosts.
1 Corinthians 15:10
But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace to me was not in vain. No, I worked harder than all of them—yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me.
Hebrews 5:9
And having been made perfect, He became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey Him
Romans 12:3
For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but think of yourself with sober judgment, according to the measure of faith God has given you.
Galatians 1:15–16
But when God, who set me apart from my mother’s womb and called me by His grace, was pleased
Acts 1:25
…to take up this ministry and apostleship, which Judas abandoned to go to his rightful place.”
1 Peter 2:9–10
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.
Galatians 2:8–9
For the One who was at work in Peter’s apostleship to the circumcised was also at work in my apostleship to the Gentiles.
Romans 3:29
Is God the God of Jews only? Is He not the God of Gentiles too? Yes, of Gentiles too,

Glossary

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

Topics

Catholicity: Inculcated Church: Prophecies Concerning Prosperity of Gentiles: Conversion of Obedience to God: Includes: Obeying the Gospel Salvation: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To The Apostles: Called by Christ The Apostles: Called by The Holy Spirit

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