And you also are among those who are called to belong to Jesus Christ.
Parallel translations
- WEB among whom you are also called to belong to Jesus Christ;
- KJV Among whom are ye also the called of Jesus Christ:
- NKJV among whom you also are the called of Jesus Christ;
- NASB among whom you also are the called of Jesus Christ;
- NLT And you are included among those Gentiles who have been called to belong to Jesus Christ.
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Quick answer
The Roman believers are among those called to belong to Jesus Christ. Their inclusion in God's saving call connects them to Paul's worldwide mission.
Overview
Paul tells the Roman Christians that they too are among the called nations. To be 'called to belong to Jesus Christ' means God has effectually drawn them into a saving relationship with His Son. This emphasizes God's initiative in salvation and the believer's identity as belonging to Christ.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 15
- 1 Pet 2:9But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.
- Rev 17:14They will make war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will triumph over them, because He is Lord of lords and King of kings; and He will be accompanied by His called and chosen and faithful ones.”
- 2 Pet 1:10Therefore, brothers, strive to make your calling and election sure. For if you practice these things you will never stumble,
- Heb 3:1Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, set your focus on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess.
- 1 Cor 1:9God, who has called you into fellowship with His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful.
- Rom 8:28–30And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.
- 2 Tim 1:9He has saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works, but by His own purpose and by the grace He granted us in Christ Jesus before time began.
- 1 Pet 2:21For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in His footsteps:
- Eph 1:11In Him we were also chosen as God’s own, having been predestined according to the plan of Him who works out everything by the counsel of His will,
- 1 Th 2:12encouraging you, comforting you, and urging you to walk in a manner worthy of God, who calls you into His own kingdom and glory.
- Rom 9:24including us, whom He has called not only from the Jews, but also from the Gentiles?
- Gal 1:6I am amazed how quickly you are deserting the One who called you by the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel—
- 2 Th 2:14To this He called you through our gospel, so that you may share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
- Col 1:21Once you were alienated from God and were hostile in your minds, engaging in evil deeds.
- Col 1:6that has come to you. All over the world this gospel is bearing fruit and growing, just as it has been doing among you since the day you heard it and truly understood the grace of God.
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