Romans 1:5–9

5 Through him we have received grace and apostleshipj to bring aboutD the obediencek of faith for the sake of his name among all the Gentiles,* l 6 including you who are also called by Jesus Christ.m

7 To all who are in Rome, loved by God,n calledo as saints.p

Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

PAUL’S DESIRE TO VISIT ROME

8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you because the news of your faithF is being reported in all the world.q 9 God is my witness,r whom I serve with my spirits in telling the good news about his Son—that I constantly mention you,t