Romans 1:9

God, whom I serve with my spirit in preaching the gospel of His Son, is my witness how constantly I remember you

Berean Standard Bible

Study note

Setting — Paul addresses the Roman believers at the opening of his letter, immediately after thanking God for the widespread report of their faith.

The words — λατρεῦω (latreuō) = I serve [G3000] describes the spiritual ministry of preaching, while μάρτυς (martys) = Witness [G3144] identifies God as the one who attests to the speaker's conduct.

The thread — The text places Paul's constant remembrance of the church within his broader pattern of invoking God as a witness to his integrity (Romans 9:1) and pairing that remembrance with uninterrupted prayer (Ephesians 1:16).

Why it lands — The passage first states that apostolic service and persistent intercession are performed before God, then requires readers to evaluate ministry claims by the consistency of spiritual service rather than by human accountability.

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The Greek words

King James Version

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;

Cross-references

Ephesians 6:18 Pray in the Spirit at all times, with every kind of prayer and petition. To this end, stay alert with all perseverance in your prayers for all the saints.
Romans 9:1 I speak the truth in Christ; I am not lying, as confirmed by my conscience in the Holy Spirit.
Ephesians 1:16 I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers,
2 Timothy 1:3 I thank God, whom I serve with a clear conscience as did my forefathers, as I constantly remember you night and day in my prayers.
2 Corinthians 1:23 I call God as my witness that it was in order to spare you that I did not return to Corinth.
1 Thessalonians 5:17 Pray without ceasing.
John 4:23 But a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth, for the Father is seeking such as these to worship Him.
Acts 19:21 After these things had happened, Paul resolved in the Spirit to go to Jerusalem, passing through Macedonia and Achaia. “After I have been there,” he said, “I must see Rome as well.”
Acts 27:23 For just last night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve stood beside me
1 Corinthians 14:14 For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my mind is unfruitful.