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Epistle to the Romans, Chapter 1

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Chapter 1 of Romans—American Standard Version (ASV)

  1. ¶ Paul, a [a]servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the [b]1gospel 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 [c]declared to be the Son of God [d]with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection [e]from the dead; even Jesus Christ our Lord,
  5. through whom we received grace and apostleship, unto obedience [f]of faith among all the [g]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, [h]that your faith is proclaimed throughout the whole world.
  9. For God is my witness, whom I serve in my spirit in the [i]2gospel 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 [j]by the will of God to come unto you.
  11. For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established;
  12. that is, that I with you may be comforted [k]in you, each of us by the other’s faith, both yours and mine.
  13. And I would not have you ignorant, brethren, that oftentimes I purposed to come unto you (and was hindered hitherto), that I might have some fruit [l]in you also, even as [m]in the rest of the Gentiles.
  14. I am debtor both to Greeks and to Barbarians, both to the wise and to the foolish.
  15. So, as much as in me is, I am ready to [n]3preach the gospel to you also that are in Rome.
  16. ¶ For I am not ashamed of the [o]4gospel: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
  17. For therein is revealed a righteousness of God from faith unto faith: as it is written, 5But the righteous shall live [p]by faith.
  18. ¶ For [q]the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who [r]6hinder the truth in unrighteousness;
  19. because that which is known of God is manifest in them; for God manifested it unto them.
  20. For the invisible things of him since the creation of the world are clearly seen, being perceived through the things that are made, even his everlasting power and divinity; [s]that they may be without excuse:
  21. because that, knowing God, they glorified him not as God, neither gave thanks; but became vain in their reasonings, and their senseless heart was darkened.
  22. Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,
  23. and changed the glory of the incorruptible God for the likeness of an image of corruptible man, and of birds, and four-footed beasts, and creeping things.
  24. ¶ Wherefore God gave them up in the lusts of their hearts unto uncleanness, that their bodies should be dishonored among themselves:
  25. for that they exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshipped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed [t]for ever. Amen.
  26. ¶ For this cause God gave them up unto [u]vile passions: for their women changed the natural use into that which is against nature:
  27. and likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another, men with men working unseemliness, and receiving in themselves that recompense of their error which was due.
  28. ¶ And even as they [v]refused to have God in their knowledge, God gave them up unto a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not fitting;
  29. being filled with all unrighteousness, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, malignity; whisperers,
  30. backbiters, [w]hateful to God, insolent, haughty, boastful, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents,
  31. without understanding, covenant-breakers, without natural affection, unmerciful:
  32. who, knowing the ordinance of God, that they that practise such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but also consent with them that practise them.

FOOTNOTES

  1. ^ Greek bondservant.
  2. ^ Greek good tidings: and so elsewhere. See marginal note on Mt. 4:23.
  3. ^ Greek determined.
  4. ^ Or, in
  5. ^ Or, of the dead
  6. ^ Or, to the faith
  7. ^ Or, Gentiles
  8. ^ Or, because
  9. ^ Greek good tidings. See verse 1.
  10. ^ Greek in.
  11. ^ Or, among
  12. ^ Or, among
  13. ^ Or, among
  14. ^ Greek bring good tidings. Compare 10:15f.
  15. ^ Greek good tidings. See verse 1.
  16. ^ Greek from.
  17. ^ Or, a wrath
  18. ^ Or, hold the truth. Compare 1 Cor. 7:30 (Greek).
  19. ^ Or, so that they are
  20. ^ Greek unto the ages.
  21. ^ Greek passions of dishonor.
  22. ^ Greek did not approve.
  23. ^ Or, haters of God

REFERENCES

  1. ^ Mt 4:23
  2. ^ Ro 1:1
  3. ^ Ro 10:15-21
  4. ^ Ro 1:1
  5. ^ Hab 2:4
  6. ^ 1Co 7:30

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Comments

  1. David yakubuDavid yakubu
    Oct 29, 2022 08:05 GMT

    When i do read some comments and seeing that its the same people that are supposed to be called believers but are talking ill of other denominations, it hurts. Let us all remember that We should judge not

    1. jonas smithjonas smith
      Apr 23, 2023 02:57 GMT

      The bible tells us to test the spirits. Satan disguises himself as angel of light. So yes some denomination are not teaching the truth. You are responsible for judging which ones are not. You have to judge the truth at all times. this is what the bible teaches

  2. THTH
    Apr 7, 2021 00:20 GMT

    The NWT is a very good translation. Dr. Jason David BeDuhn PhD attests to that in his book Truth in Translation. drive.google.com/...5p16melHzg8/view

    1. James LernerJames Lerner
      Jul 20, 2024 09:48 GMT

      The NWT is Satanic filth to its very core.

      The JW Cult is Satanic to its very core.

      Praise Yahweh I will never be a victim of JW brainwashing. If I burn in Hell for eternity or I am ultimately annihilated so be it

      May Yahweh's curse rest on the Watchtower Society and its Satanic leadership

    2. jim mcleodjim mcleod
      Aug 22, 2021 06:16 GMT

      NWT is a false translation that takes away from the deity of Jesus !

  3. SlightlyChaoticSlightlyChaotic
    Jan 30, 2021 16:33 GMT

    Thank you for taking the time to provide this service. I like seeing the NASB on your web page in the same format as I read on paper. On other sites, the text area is smaller, and so I have to keep scrolling down to read and sometimes I lose the context. So I really appreciate the format.

    As far as the NWT, you are certainly free to do whatever you think best with your own web pages. I'd suggest that you make a note anytime you have a translation that is associated with only one denomination or church, for example:
    New World Translation (Jehovah's Witness version).

    In Jesus' parable of the wheat and the tares. the main idea seems to be that you can't easily distinguish between God's people and not-God's people on this earth, so our Lord's response is to wait until they are shown to be the kind of people they are inside. But the NWT seems like false teaching to me. So I think the warning passages from Jesus' apostles are more applicable, as in 2 Peter 3:15-16, when he talks about Paul's writings:
    "There are some things in them that are hard to understand, which the ignorant and unstable twist to their own destruction, as they do the other Scriptures."
    And we also have the positive exhortations, as in 2 Timothy 2:15:
    "Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth."

    1. BroderickBroderick
      Jan 31, 2021 00:57 GMT

      Your suggestion regarding the denominational flagging is duly noted. But I can’t help but wonder, wouldn’t a Catholic also want “Protestant versions” marked as well?

      As for the parable, I’m pretty sure the slaves were convinced in their own minds that they could tell the tares from the wheat. After all, aren’t they the ones who identified the problem in the first place? But the master obviously thought otherwise.

      Furthermore, even at the time when Jesus himself was walking the earth, not everybody who claimed fellowship actually followed him causing John to inquire at Mark 9:39, “Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in Your name, and we tried to prevent him because he was not following us.” But Jesus said, “Do not hinder him . . . for he who is not against us is for us.”

  4. Joshua HarderJoshua Harder
    Dec 11, 2020 17:48 GMT

    Hello, question.. why have you included the NWT with other legitimate bible translations? Or why have you not atleast included a warning to readers? Don't you fear that someone could be influenced by the Watchtower's intentional heresies? Thank you.

    1. KevinKevin
      Jul 11, 2021 17:45 GMT

      en.m.wikipedia.org/..._Holy_Scriptures

      See the section critical review

    2. ChrisChris
      Jan 8, 2021 07:15 GMT

      Please site these intentional heresies. I am well versed in the watch tower outline and agree they are in many ways incorrect but i also bet i can point many out from EVERY established or main denomination. There is much to learn from them all as one who drinks milk?

      Judge not lest ye be judged, that is not to pass judgement on you either brother.

      I debate with scripture. I don't hold it to be true that Michael is Y'Shua HaMeshiach but I also firmly hold it to be true that our G-d and Heavenly Father are not the word encarnate and only begotten son.

      I love not seeing "lord" which i relate to baal. I feel the catholic church is a satanic establishment and I am aware a freemason started the hovies but there are evil in high places and our fight is also with principalities.

      What i'm saying is that in my darkest hours, those two were some of if not the only ones who would bring a Bible and eucharist and pray with me.

      We all fall short of the glory of G-d.

      Don't forget the NWT was recognized as the most accurate translation on Jeopardy.

      Lastly, this is different I noted than the NWT i have read and am very familiar with. Pull up the watchtower page and compare. I truly look forward to getting this one!

  5. julietjuliet
    Aug 17, 2022 09:36 GMT

    the sky is blue

  6. mercymercy
    Aug 12, 2022 21:23 GMT

    i am Mercy, the sky is blue what else do you need

    1. mercymercy
      Aug 12, 2022 21:25 GMT

      i am so sorry, it was a big mistake

  7. God is able to do all thingsGod is able to do all things
    May 17, 2021 17:59 GMT

    Jesus how much love calling yo name

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