Romans 1:1
Romans · New Testament · Chapter 1
“Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God,”Romans 1:1
What Does Romans 1:1 Mean?
Romans 1:1 is found in the book of Romans, chapter 1, verse 1 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Mission.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Romans 1:1 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Acts 9:15“But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel:”Romans 15:16“That I should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified by the Holy Ghost.”1 Corinthians 1:1“Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother,”Jeremiah 1:5“Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations.”Colossians 1:1“Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timotheus our brother,”Titus 1:1“Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God’s elect, and the acknowledging of the truth which is after godliness;”Philippians 1:1“Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons:”Romans 1:9“For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers;”2 Corinthians 1:1“Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, unto the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints which are in all Achaia:”John 12:26“If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.”Acts 13:2“As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.”1 Corinthians 9:1“Am I not an apostle? am I not free? have I not seen Jesus Christ our Lord? are not ye my work in the Lord?”Galatians 1:10“For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.”Galatians 1:15“But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother’s womb, and called me by his grace,”Galatians 1:1“Paul, an apostle, (not of men, neither by man, but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead;)”Ephesians 1:1“Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus:”1 Timothy 1:1“Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Saviour, and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope;”James 1:1“James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting.”Ephesians 3:5“Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit;”1 Timothy 1:11“According to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust.”
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