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## Romans 1:2-5 in Context (Verses 1–8 KJV)
 
 [1 ](/kjv/romans/1/1) Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called *to be* an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God,
 
 [2 ](/kjv/romans/1/2) (Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures,)
 
 [3 ](/kjv/romans/1/3) Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh;
 
 [4 ](/kjv/romans/1/4) And declared *to be* the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead:
 
 [5 ](/kjv/romans/1/5) By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name:
 
 [6 ](/kjv/romans/1/6) Among whom are ye also the called of Jesus Christ:
 
 [7 ](/kjv/romans/1/7) To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called *to be* saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.
 
 [8 ](/kjv/romans/1/8) First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world.
 
[Acts 28](/kjv/acts/28) [Romans 2](/kjv/romans/2)

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