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Romans 1

BSB·32 verses ·New Testament
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1PaulΠαῦλοςPaulos — small; humbleG3972 — Full Word Study →, a servantδοῦλοςdoulos — Slave; servant in bondage or serviceG1401 — Full Word Study → of ChristΧριστοῦChristou — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study → JesusἸησοῦIēsou — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study →, called to be an apostle, and set apart forεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → the gospel of GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → 2the gospel He promised beforehandπροεπηγγείλατοproepēngeilato — to promise beforehand; to announce in advanceG4279 — Full Word Study → throughδιὰdia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → prophetsπροφητῶνprophētōn — One who speaks for God; a messenger of divine truthG4396 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → the Holy Scripturesγραφαῖςgraphais — Writing, scripture, sacred textG1124 — Full Word Study →, 3regardingπερὶperi — about, concerning, around, on behalf ofG4012 — Full Word Study → Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → SonΥἱοῦHuiou — Son; male child or descendantG5207 — Full Word Study →, whoτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → was a descendantγενομένουgenomenou — to become, come into being, happenG1096 — Full Word Study → of DavidΔαυὶδDauid — BelovedG1138 — Full Word Study → according toκατὰkata — according to, down along, againstG2596 — Full Word Study → the flesh, 4and who throughκατὰkata — according to, down along, againstG2596 — Full Word Study → the Spirit of holinessἁγιωσύνηςhagiōsynēs — Sacred devotion; the state of being holyG42 — Full Word Study → was declaredὁρισθέντοςhoristhentos — to determine, appoint, or set boundariesG3724 — Full Word Study → withἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → powerδυνάμειdynamei — Power, strength, ability, or mighty workG1411 — Full Word Study → to be the Son of GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → byἐξex — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → His resurrection from the dead: JesusἸησοῦIēsou — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστοῦChristou — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study → ourἡμῶνhēmōn — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → LordΚυρίουKyriou — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study →. 5Throughδι’di’ — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → Him and on behalf of Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → nameὀνόματοςonomatos — name, reputation, or authorityG3686 — Full Word Study →, we receivedἐλάβομενelabomen — to take, receive, or obtainG2983 — Full Word Study → graceχάρινcharin — God's unmerited favor and kindnessG5485 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → apostleshipἀποστολὴνapostolēn — The office or function of an apostleG651 — Full Word Study → to callεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → all those amongἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτοῖςtois — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Gentilesἔθνεσινethnesin — Gentiles, nationsG1484 — Full Word Study → to the obedience that comes from faithπίστεωςpisteōs — Trust, belief, confidence in GodG4102 — Full Word Study →. 6And you alsoκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → areἐστεeste — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → amongἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → those who areοἷςhois — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → calledκλητοὶklētoi — called, invited, summonedG2822 — Full Word Study → to belong to Jesus ChristΧριστοῦChristou — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study →. 7To allΠᾶσινPasin — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → RomeῬώμῃRhōmē — The capital of the Roman EmpireG4516 — Full Word Study → who are lovedἀγαπητοῖςagapētois — Beloved, dearly loved oneG27 — Full Word Study → by GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → and called to be saintsἁγίοιςhagiois — Set apart for God; morally pure and sacredG40 — Full Word Study →: GraceΧάριςCharis — God's unmerited favor and kindnessG5485 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → peaceεἰρήνηeirēnē — Peace; absence of conflict; inner tranquilityG1515 — Full Word Study → to youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → fromἀπὸapo — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → ourἡμῶνhēmōn — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → FatherΠατρὸςPatros — father; male parent; ancestorG3962 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → the Lord JesusἸησοῦIēsou — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστοῦChristou — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study →. 8FirstΠρῶτονPrōton — first; before; at the beginningG4412 — Full Word Study →, I thankεὐχαριστῶeucharistō — To give thanks; to be gratefulG2168 — Full Word Study → myμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → GodΘεῷTheō — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → throughδιὰdia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → JesusἸησοῦIēsou — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστοῦChristou — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study → forπερὶperi — about, concerning, around, on behalf ofG4012 — Full Word Study → allπάντωνpantōn — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → of youὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →, becauseὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → yourὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → faithπίστιςpistis — Trust, belief, confidence in GodG4102 — Full Word Study → is being proclaimedκαταγγέλλεταιkatangelletai — To proclaim publicly; to announce or declareG2605 — Full Word Study → allὅλῳholō — whole, entire, all, completeG3650 — Full Word Study → overἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → worldκόσμῳkosmō — The world; the cosmos; the system of humanity opposed to GodG2889 — Full Word Study →. 9GodΘεόςTheos — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →, whomhō — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → I serveλατρεύωlatreuō — to serve, to worship, to ministerG3000 — Full Word Study → withἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → myμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → spiritπνεύματίpneumati — Spirit; breath; immaterial nature or beingG4151 — Full Word Study → in preaching theτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → gospelεὐαγγελίῳeuangeliō — Good news; the Gospel messageG2098 — Full Word Study → ofτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → SonΥἱοῦHuiou — Son; male child or descendantG5207 — Full Word Study →, isἐστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → myμούmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → witnessμάρτυςmartys — One who testifies or bears witness; martyrG3144 — Full Word Study → howὡςhōs — as, like, when, in the manner thatG5613 — Full Word Study → constantlyἀδιαλείπτωςadialeiptōs — without ceasing; continually; uninterruptedlyG89 — Full Word Study → I rememberμνείανmneian — remembrance, memory, or mention of someoneG3417 — Full Word Study → youὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → 10inἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → myμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → prayersπροσευχῶνproseuchōn — Prayer, supplication, or earnest request to GodG4335 — Full Word Study → at all timesπάντοτεpantote — at all times, always, continuallyG3842 — Full Word Study →, askingδεόμενοςdeomenos — to ask, request, or beseech earnestlyG1189 — Full Word Study → thatεἴei — if; conditional conjunction introducing hypothetical or contingent circumstancesG1487 — Full Word Study → nowἤδηēdē — Already, by now, at this present timeG2235 — Full Word Study → at lastποτὲpote — once, formerly, at any timeG4218 — Full Word Study → byἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → God’sΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → willθελήματιthelēmati — will, desire, purpose, wishG2307 — Full Word Study → I may succeedεὐοδωθήσομαιeuodōthēsomai — to prosper, to succeed, to have a prosperous journeyG2137 — Full Word Study → in comingἐλθεῖνelthein — to come, go, arrive, or appearG2064 — Full Word Study → toπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → youὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →. 11Forγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → I longἐπιποθῶepipothō — To long for earnestly; to desire intenselyG1971 — Full Word Study → to seeἰδεῖνidein — To see, perceive, or observe with the eyes or mindG3708 — Full Word Study → youὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → so thatἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → I may impartμεταδῶmetadō — To share, impart, or give to othersG3330 — Full Word Study → to youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → someτιti — a certain one; some; anyone; an indefinite pronounG5100 — Full Word Study → spiritualπνευματικὸνpneumatikon — Spiritual; of or pertaining to the SpiritG4152 — Full Word Study → giftχάρισμαcharisma — spiritual gift or divine grace-giftG5486 — Full Word Study → toεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → strengthenστηριχθῆναιstērichthēnai — To establish firmly; to strengthen or stabilizeG4741 — Full Word Study → youὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →, 12thatτοῦτοtouto — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → isἐστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study →, that youὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → Iἐμοῦemou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → may be mutually encouragedσυμπαρακληθῆναιsymparaklēthēnai — to encourage or comfort togetherG4837 — Full Word Study → byδιὰdia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → each other’sἀλλήλοιςallēlois — one another; mutual relationshipG240 — Full Word Study → faithπίστεωςpisteōs — Trust, belief, confidence in GodG4102 — Full Word Study →. 13I do not wantθέλωthelō — to desire, wish, or will; to be inclined towardG2309 — Full Word Study → youὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → to be unawareἀγνοεῖνagnoein — to be ignorant of; not to know or understandG50 — Full Word Study →, brothersἀδελφοίadelphoi — brother; male sibling or fellow believerG80 — Full Word Study →, howὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → oftenπολλάκιςpollakis — frequently, often, many timesG4178 — Full Word Study → I plannedπροεθέμηνproethemēn — to set forth publicly; to plan or purpose beforehandG4388 — Full Word Study → to comeἐλθεῖνelthein — to come, go, arrive, or appearG2064 — Full Word Study → toπρὸςpros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → youὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → (but have been prevented from visiting untilἄχριachri — Until, up to, as far asG891 — Full Word Study → now)δεῦροdeuro — come here, come toward the speakerG1204 — Full Word Study →, in order thatἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → I might haveσχῶschō — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → aτινὰtina — a certain one; some; anyone; an indefinite pronounG5100 — Full Word Study → harvestκαρπὸνkarpon — fruit; produce; result; outcomeG2590 — Full Word Study → amongἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →, justκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → asκαθὼςkathōs — just as; in the manner that; according toG2531 — Full Word Study → I have had among theτοῖςtois — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → otherλοιποῖςloipois — The remaining ones; those left overG3062 — Full Word Study → Gentilesἔθνεσινethnesin — Gentiles, nationsG1484 — Full Word Study →. 14I amεἰμίeimi — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → obligatedὀφειλέτηςopheiletēs — One who owes a debt; a sinnerG3781 — Full Word Study → bothτεte — and; both; also; evenG5037 — Full Word Study → to GreeksἝλλησίνHellēsin — Greek person or non-Jewish personG1672 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → non-GreeksΒαρβάροιςBarbarois — Non-Greek speaker; foreigner; uncivilized personG915 — Full Word Study →, bothτεte — and; both; also; evenG5037 — Full Word Study → to the wise andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → the foolish. 15That is whyοὕτωςhoutōs — in this manner; thus; soG3779 — Full Word Study → Iἐμὲeme — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → am so eager to preach the gospelεὐαγγελίσασθαιeuangelisasthai — To proclaim or announce good news; to preach the gospelG2097 — Full Word Study → alsoκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → to youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → who are inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → RomeῬώμῃRhōmē — The capital of the Roman EmpireG4516 — Full Word Study →. 16I am not ashamed ofἐπαισχύνομαιepaischynomai — to be ashamed of; feel shame aboutG1870 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → gospelεὐαγγέλιονeuangelion — Good news; the Gospel messageG2098 — Full Word Study →, becauseγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → it isἐστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → the power of GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → forεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → salvationσωτηρίανsōtērian — deliverance, rescue, salvationG4991 — Full Word Study → to everyoneπαντὶpanti — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → whoτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → believesπιστεύοντιpisteuonti — to believe, trust, have faith inG4100 — Full Word Study →, firstπρῶτονprōton — first; before; at the beginningG4412 — Full Word Study → to the Jew, thenκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → to the Greek. 17Forγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → the gospel revealsἀποκαλύπτεταιapokalyptetai — to uncover, reveal, or disclose hidden thingsG601 — Full Word Study → the righteousness of GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → that comes by faith from start toεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → finish, just asκαθὼςkathōs — just as; in the manner that; according toG2531 — Full Word Study → it is writtenγέγραπταιgegraptai — to write or compose in written formG1125 — Full Word Study →: “TheHo — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → righteousδίκαιοςdikaios — righteous, just, morally uprightG1342 — Full Word Study → will liveζήσεταιzēsetai — to live, be alive, existG2198 — Full Word Study → byἐκek — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → faithπίστεωςpisteōs — Trust, belief, confidence in GodG4102 — Full Word Study →.” 18The wrath of GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → is being revealedἈποκαλύπτεταιApokalyptetai — to uncover, reveal, or disclose hidden thingsG601 — Full Word Study → fromἀπ’ap’ — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → heavenοὐρανοῦouranou — Heaven; the sky; God's dwelling placeG3772 — Full Word Study → againstἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → allπᾶσανpasan — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → the godlessness andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → wickednessἀδικίανadikian — Unrighteousness, injustice, moral wrongdoingG93 — Full Word Study → of menἀνθρώπωνanthrōpōn — human being, man, personG444 — Full Word Study → whoτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → suppressκατεχόντωνkatechontōn — to hold fast, retain, or restrainG2722 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → truthἀλήθειανalētheian — Truth; reality; authenticityG225 — Full Word Study → byἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → their wickedness. 19Forδιότιdioti — because; for the reason thatG1360 — Full Word Study → what may be knownγνωστὸνgnōston — Known, acquainted with, or notableG1110 — Full Word Study → about God isἐστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → plainφανερόνphaneron — visible, evident, manifest, openly knownG5318 — Full Word Study → toἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → themαὐτοῖςautois — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →, becauseγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → Godθεὸςtheos — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → has made it plain to themαὐτοῖςautois — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →. 20Forγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → sinceἀπὸapo — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → the creation of the world God’s invisible qualitiesἀόραταaorata — not visible; invisible; unseenG517 — Full Word Study →, Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → eternalἀΐδιοςaidios — Eternal, everlasting, without beginning or endG126 — Full Word Study → powerδύναμιςdynamis — Power, strength, ability, or mighty workG1411 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → divine natureθειότηςtheiotēs — Divine nature, godhood, divinityG2305 — Full Word Study →, have been clearly seenκαθορᾶταιkathoratai — To perceive clearly; to see through or beholdG2529 — Full Word Study →, being understoodνοούμεναnooumena — to perceive, understand, or think about somethingG3539 — Full Word Study → fromτοῖςtois — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → His workmanshipποιήμασινpoiēmasin — A work or creation; something made or fashionedG4161 — Full Word Study →, so thatεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → men areεἶναιeinai — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → without excuseἀναπολογήτουςanapologētous — Without excuse; inexcusable; beyond justificationG379 — Full Word Study →. 21ForΔιότιDioti — because; for the reason thatG1360 — Full Word Study → although they knewγνόντεςgnontes — To know, understand, or perceiveG1097 — Full Word Study → GodΘεὸνTheon — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →, they neither glorified Him asὡςhōs — as, like, when, in the manner thatG5613 — Full Word Study → GodΘεὸνTheon — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → nor gave thanks to Him, butἀλλὰalla — but, yet, rather, on the other handG235 — Full Word Study → they became futileἐματαιώθησανemataiōthēsan — to make futile or vain; to nullifyG3154 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theirαὐτῶνautōn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → thinkingδιαλογισμοῖςdialogismois — internal reasoning, doubt, or mental deliberationG1261 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → darkenedἐσκοτίσθηeskotisthē — to darken or make darkG4654 — Full Word Study → in theirαὐτῶνautōn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → foolishἀσύνετοςasynetos — senseless, lacking understanding, foolishG801 — Full Word Study → heartsκαρδίαkardia — heart; center of emotion, will, and moral characterG2588 — Full Word Study →. 22Although they claimedφάσκοντεςphaskontes — to claim, assert, or professG5335 — Full Word Study → to beεἶναιeinai — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → wiseσοφοὶsophoi — wise, possessing wisdom or prudenceG4680 — Full Word Study →, they became foolsἐμωράνθησανemōranthēsan — to become foolish; to lose flavor or effectivenessG3471 — Full Word Study →, 23andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → exchangedἤλλαξανēllaxan — To exchange, transform, or alter something completelyG236 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → gloryδόξανdoxan — Radiant honor, splendor, or divine brightnessG1391 — Full Word Study → of theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → immortalἀφθάρτουaphthartou — incorruptible; imperishable; immortalG862 — Full Word Study → GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → forἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → imagesεἰκόνοςeikonos — image, likeness, representationG1504 — Full Word Study → of mortalφθαρτοῦphthartou — Perishable, subject to decay or corruptionG5349 — Full Word Study → manἀνθρώπουanthrōpou — human being, man, personG444 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → birdsπετεινῶνpeteinōn — bird, flying creatureG4071 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → animalsτετραπόδωνtetrapodōn — four-footed animal or creatureG5074 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → reptilesἑρπετῶνherpetōn — Creeping thing, reptile, or serpentG2062 — Full Word Study →. 24ThereforeΔιὸDio — therefore, for this reason, whereforeG1352 — Full Word Study → GodΘεὸςTheos — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → gave them overπαρέδωκενparedōken — to hand over; to deliver up; to betrayG3860 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theταῖςtais — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → desiresἐπιθυμίαιςepithymiais — Strong desire; craving; lustG1939 — Full Word Study → ofτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → theirαὐτῶνautōn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → heartsκαρδιῶνkardiōn — heart; center of emotion, will, and moral characterG2588 — Full Word Study → toεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → impurityἀκαθαρσίανakatharsian — Moral and spiritual impurity or uncleannessG167 — Full Word Study → for theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → dishonoringἀτιμάζεσθαιatimazesthai — To dishonor, shame, or treat with contemptG818 — Full Word Study → of theirαὐτῶνautōn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → bodiesσώματαsōmata — Physical body; corporeal formG4983 — Full Word Study → withἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → one another. 25They exchangedμετήλλαξανmetēllaxan — to exchange, swap, transform by substitutionG3337 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → truthἀλήθειανalētheian — Truth; reality; authenticityG225 — Full Word Study → of GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → forἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → a lieψεύδειpseudei — a lie; falsehood; deceptionG5579 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → worshipedἐσεβάσθησανesebasthēsan — to worship or reverence with religious devotionG4573 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → servedἐλάτρευσανelatreusan — to serve, to worship, to ministerG3000 — Full Word Study → theτῇtē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → creatureκτίσειktisei — creation, created thing, creatureG2937 — Full Word Study → rather thanπαρὰpara — from, beside, with, nearG3844 — Full Word Study → theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → CreatorΚτίσανταKtisanta — to create, make, formG2936 — Full Word Study →, whoὅςhos — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → isἐστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → foreverαἰῶναςaiōnas — An age, era, or eternal period of timeG165 — Full Word Study → worthy of praiseεὐλογητὸςeulogētos — blessed, praiseworthy, worthy of praiseG2128 — Full Word Study →! Amenἀμήνamēn — Truly, so be it, affirmation of truthG281 — Full Word Study →. 26For this reasonΔιὰDia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → GodΘεὸςTheos — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → gave them overπαρέδωκενparedōken — to hand over; to deliver up; to betrayG3860 — Full Word Study → toεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → dishonorableἀτιμίαςatimias — Dishonor, shame, or disgraceG819 — Full Word Study → passionsπάθηpathē — Strong desire or passion, especially sensual cravingG3806 — Full Word Study →. Evenτεte — and; both; also; evenG5037 — Full Word Study → theirαὐτῶνautōn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → womenθήλειαιthēleiai — Female; woman; the female sexG2338 — Full Word Study → exchangedμετήλλαξανmetēllaxan — to exchange, swap, transform by substitutionG3337 — Full Word Study → naturalφυσικὴνphysikēn — relating to nature or the natural orderG5446 — Full Word Study → relationsχρῆσινchrēsin — Use; function; practiceG5540 — Full Word Study → forεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → unnaturalφύσινphysin — Essential character or natural dispositionG5449 — Full Word Study → ones. 27Likewiseὁμοίωςhomoiōs — in the same way, likewise, similarlyG3668 — Full Word Study →, theοἱhoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → menἄρσενεςarsenes — Male, man, or masculine genderG730 — Full Word Study → abandonedἀφέντεςaphentes — to release, forgive, or send awayG863 — Full Word Study → naturalφυσικὴνphysikēn — relating to nature or the natural orderG5446 — Full Word Study → relationsχρῆσινchrēsin — Use; function; practiceG5540 — Full Word Study → withτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → womenθηλείαςthēleias — Female; woman; the female sexG2338 — Full Word Study → and burned withἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → lustὀρέξειorexei — desire, appetite, cravingG3715 — Full Word Study → forεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → one anotherἀλλήλουςallēlous — one another; mutual relationshipG240 — Full Word Study →. Menἄρσενεςarsenes — Male, man, or masculine genderG730 — Full Word Study → committedκατεργαζόμενοιkatergazomenoi — to work out, accomplish, produceG2716 — Full Word Study → indecent acts withἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → other men, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → receivedἀπολαμβάνοντεςapolambanontes — To receive back, recover, or get in returnG618 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → themselvesἑαυτοῖςheautois — himself, herself, itself, themselves; oneselfG1438 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → dueἔδειedei — it is necessary, must, oughtG1163 — Full Word Study → penaltyἀντιμισθίανantimisthian — Recompense; reciprocal return or repaymentG489 — Full Word Study → forτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → theirαὐτῶνautōn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → errorπλάνηςplanēs — Deception, error, wandering from truthG4106 — Full Word Study →. 28FurthermoreΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study →, sinceκαθὼςkathōs — just as; in the manner that; according toG2531 — Full Word Study → they did not see fitἐδοκίμασανedokimasan — To test, examine, or approve after scrutinyG1381 — Full Word Study → to acknowledgeἔχεινechein — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → GodΘεὸνTheon — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →, He gave them upπαρέδωκενparedōken — to hand over; to deliver up; to betrayG3860 — Full Word Study → toεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → a depravedἀδόκιμονadokimon — Rejected; failing the test; disqualifiedG96 — Full Word Study → mindνοῦνnoun — The mind; one's thinking faculty or understandingG3563 — Full Word Study →, to doποιεῖνpoiein — to do, make, perform, or accomplishG4160 — Full Word Study → whatτὰta — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → ought not to be doneκαθήκονταkathēkonta — to be fitting, proper, or incumbent uponG2520 — Full Word Study →. 29They have become filled withπεπληρωμένουςpeplērōmenous — to fill up, complete, or bring to fulfillmentG4137 — Full Word Study → every kind ofπάσῃpasē — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → wickednessἀδικίᾳadikia — Unrighteousness, injustice, moral wrongdoingG93 — Full Word Study →, evilπονηρίᾳponēria — Wickedness, malice, evil intentG4189 — Full Word Study →, greedπλεονεξίᾳpleonexia — Greedy desire for more; covetousnessG4124 — Full Word Study →, and depravity. They are full of envyφθόνουphthonou — jealous resentment; envious desire for another's advantageG5355 — Full Word Study →, murderφόνουphonou — Unlawful killing; murder or manslaughterG5408 — Full Word Study →, strifeἔριδοςeridos — Quarreling, contention, strifeG2054 — Full Word Study →, deceitδόλουdolou — Deceit, guile, cunning deceptionG1388 — Full Word Study →, and malice. They are gossips, 30slanderersκαταλάλουςkatalalous — slanderer; one who speaks evil of othersG2637 — Full Word Study →, God-hatersθεοστυγεῖςtheostygeis — one who hates God; God-haterG2319 — Full Word Study →, insolentὑβριστάςhybristas — One who acts with insolent contempt or arrogant disrespectG5197 — Full Word Study →, arrogantὑπερηφάνουςhyperēphanous — arrogant, haughty, excessively proudG5244 — Full Word Study →, and boastful. They invent new forms of evil; they disobeyἀπειθεῖςapeitheis — Disobedient, refusing to obey or complyG545 — Full Word Study → their parents. 31They are senseless, faithlessἀσυνθέτουςasynthetous — covenant-breaker, one who breaks agreementsG802 — Full Word Study →, heartlessἀστόργουςastorgous — Lacking natural affection or compassionG794 — Full Word Study →, mercilessἀνελεήμοναςaneleēmonas — unmerciful, lacking compassionG415 — Full Word Study →. 32Although they knowἐπιγνόντεςepignontes — to come to know, recognize, perceive fullyG1921 — Full Word Study → God’sΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → righteous decreeδικαίωμαdikaiōma — Righteous act, just decree, or ordinanceG1345 — Full Word Study → thatὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → those whoοἱhoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → doπράσσοντεςprassontes — to do, practice, or perform actionsG4238 — Full Word Study → suchτὰta — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → thingsτοιαῦταtoiauta — such, of this kind, like thisG5108 — Full Word Study → areεἰσίνeisin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → worthyἄξιοιaxioi — worthy, deserving, fittingG514 — Full Word Study → of deathθανάτουthanatou — Death; the state or condition of being deadG2288 — Full Word Study →, they not onlyμόνονmonon — only, alone, solelyG3440 — Full Word Study → continue to doποιοῦσινpoiousin — to do, make, perform, or accomplishG4160 — Full Word Study → these thingsαὐτὰauta — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →, butἀλλὰalla — but, yet, rather, on the other handG235 — Full Word Study → alsoκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → approve ofσυνευδοκοῦσινsyneudokousin — to agree with, consent to, approve ofG4909 — Full Word Study → those whoτοῖςtois — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → practice them.
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Romans chapter 1 opens Paul's magnificent letter to the church at Rome with a clear statement of his apostolic calling and the gospel's power. After greeting the believers with grace and peace, Paul expresses his burden for them and his readiness to proclaim the gospel without shame. The chapter then pivots to one of Scripture's most sobering passages: Paul's description of human sinfulness and God's judicial response, showing how mankind's rejection of God leads to spiritual blindness and moral degradation. This foundation establishes both the glorious hope of the gospel and the desperate need all humanity has for Christ's redemptive work.

Verses 1–5: Paul's Apostolic Calling

Paul begins by identifying himself as a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God (v. 1). His authority comes not from human appointment but from divine calling. He immediately anchors the gospel in Scripture, noting that God had promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures (v. 2). The gospel is not new; it is the fulfilment of Old Testament prophecy concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord (v. 3). Crucially, Jesus is both the seed of David according to the flesh—affirming His genuine humanity and messianic lineage—and the one declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead (v. 4). His resurrection vindicated His divine identity. Paul then emphasizes that through Christ, believers have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations (v. 5). Every Christian is called to obedient faith and to spread the gospel globally.

Application: Do we recognize that our faith is rooted in God's ancient promises? Are we willing to obey Christ's commission to share our faith with those around us?

Verses 6–12: Greeting and Prayer for the Romans

Paul addresses the Roman believers as the called of Jesus Christ (v. 6) and beloved of God, called to be saints (v. 7). He extends grace and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ (v. 7)—the greeting that frames the entire gospel. Paul then expresses genuine gratitude, noting that their faith is spoken of throughout the whole world (v. 8). His own heart is devoted to prayer, serving God with my spirit in the gospel of his Son (v. 9). He desires a prosperous journey to visit them, not for personal tourism but to impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established (v. 11). Significantly, Paul adds that he expects mutual encouragement: That is, that I may be comforted together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me (v. 12). Christian fellowship is reciprocal, not hierarchical.

Application: Paul's prayerfulness and longing for genuine fellowship challenge us to prioritize intercession and authentic Christian community.

Verses 13–17: The Gospel's Power and Righteousness

Paul explains his repeated desire to visit Rome, having been hindered thus far, so that he might see some fruit among you also, even as among other Gentiles (v. 13). He declares himself debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and to the unwise (v. 14), emphasizing the universal scope of his calling. His readiness to preach the gospel in Rome is absolute (v. 15). Then comes the verse that defines this entire letter: For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek (v. 16). The gospel is God's divine power, not human wisdom. Salvation comes through faith, regardless of ethnic background. In verse 17, Paul unveils the letter's central theme: therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith. God's own righteousness—His right-standing and justice—is made available to sinners through faith. The quote The just shall live by faith (from Habakkuk 2:4) becomes the interpretive key for all that follows.

Application: The gospel is God's power, not our eloquence. Do we believe it and stake our lives upon it?

Verses 18–25: The Revelation of God's Wrath

Paul now presents the counterpoint: For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness (v. 18). God's wrath is not capricious but righteous judgment against those who suppress truth. The foundation of human accountability is clear: that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them (v. 19). Through creation, the invisible things of him...are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even

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