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1 ) Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God,
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2 ) (Which he had promised before by his prophets in the holy scriptures,)
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3 ) Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh,
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4 ) And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead:
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5 ) By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name:
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6 ) Among whom are all of you also the called of Jesus Christ:
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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.
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8 ) First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world.
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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,
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10 ) Making request, if by any means now at length I might have a prosperous journey by the will of God to come unto you.
