1 1 Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God 1 2 which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy scriptures, 1 3 the gospel concerning his Son, who was descended from David according to the flesh 1 4 and designated Son of God in power according to the Spirit of holiness by his resurrection from the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord, 1 5 through whom we have received grace and apostleship to bring about the obedience of faith for the sake of his name among all the nations, 1 6 including yourselves who are called to belong to Jesus Christ;
1 7 To all God's beloved in Rome, who are called to be saints:
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.