1 Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called `to be' an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God,
2 Which he promised afore through his prophets in the holy scriptures,
3 Concerning his Son, who was born of the seed of David according to the flesh,
4 Who was declared `to be' the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead; `even' Jesus Christ our Lord,
5 Through whom we received grace and apostleship, unto obedience of faith among all the nations, for his name's sake;
6 Among whom are ye also called `to be' Jesus Christ's:
7 To all that are in Rome, beloved of God, called `to be' saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is proclaimed throughout the whole world.
9 For God is my witness, whom I serve in my spirit in the gospel of his Son, how unceasingly I make mention of you, always in my prayers
10 Making request, if by any means now at length I may be prospered by the will of God to come unto you.