Salutation

1  From Paul, a slave of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God. 2  This gospel he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy scriptures, 3  concerning his Son who was a descendant of David with reference to the flesh, 4  who was appointed the Son-of-God-in-power according to the Holy Spirit by the resurrection from the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord. 5  Through him we have received grace and our apostleship to bring about the obedience of faith among all the Gentiles on behalf of his name. 6  You also are among them, called to belong to Jesus Christ. 7  To all those loved by God in Rome, called to be saints: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ!