Bible Strands
Romans 1:6
And you also are among those who are called to belong to Jesus Christ.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul writes to the believers in Rome at the opening of his epistle, identifying them alongside the Gentiles he is commissioned to reach. He addresses them as recipients of grace and apostolic mission directed toward faith and obedience.
The words — The Greek term κλητοὶ (klētoi) translates literally as "called" or "summoned," while Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ (Iēsou Christou) specifies the object of that summons as "Jesus Christ." The syntax ἐν οἷς ἐστε (en hois este) places the readers directly within the group defined by this summons.
The thread — The motif of divine calling to belong to Christ appears in the epistle's immediate context (Romans 1:7) and echoes the corporate identity language of 1 Peter 2:9. The New Testament further develops this theme in Revelation 17:14 regarding the Lamb's sovereignty and 2 Peter 1:10 regarding the assurance of election.
Why it lands — The text identifies the readers as part of a summoned group belonging to Jesus Christ before attributing any spiritual status or moral achievement to them. It requires the reader to accept that their primary identity is defined by external divine summons rather than internal merit.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Among whom are ye also the called of Jesus Christ:
Cross-references
- 1 Peter 2:9 But 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.
- Revelation 17:14 They 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 Peter 1:10 Therefore, brothers, strive to make your calling and election sure. For if you practice these things you will never stumble,
- Hebrews 3:1 Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, set your focus on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess.
- 1 Corinthians 1:9 God, who has called you into fellowship with His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful.
- Romans 8:28 And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.
- Ephesians 1:11 In 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,
- 2 Timothy 1:9 He 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 Peter 2:21 For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in His footsteps:
- Romans 9:24 including us, whom He has called not only from the Jews, but also from the Gentiles?