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Romans 1:7-9
Contemporary English Version
Romans 1:7-9
Contemporary English Version
7 This letter is to all of you in Rome. God loves you and has chosen you to be his very own people.
I pray that God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ will be kind to you and will bless you with peace!
A Prayer of Thanks
8 First, I thank God in the name of Jesus Christ for all of you. I do this because people everywhere in the world are talking about your faith. 9 God has seen how I never stop praying for you, while I serve him with all my heart and tell the good news about his Son.
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Romans 1:7-9
New International Version
Romans 1:7-9
New International Version
7 To all in Rome who are loved by God(A) and called to be his holy people:(B)
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ.(C)
Paul’s Longing to Visit Rome
8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you,(D) because your faith is being reported all over the world.(E) 9 God, whom I serve(F) in my spirit in preaching the gospel of his Son, is my witness(G) how constantly I remember you
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