Romans 1 · Verse 6

Romans 1:6

Among whom are ye also the called of Jesus Christ:
Romans 1:6, King James Version

Romans 1:6 in other translations

BSBAnd you also are among those who are called to belong to Jesus Christ.
WEBamong whom you are also called to belong to Jesus Christ;
ASVamong whom are ye also, called to be Jesus Christ’s:
YLTamong whom are also ye, the called of Jesus Christ;
DARBYamong whom are ye also the called of Jesus Christ:
BBEAmong whom you in the same way have been marked out to be disciples of Jesus Christ:
WebsterAmong whom are ye also the called of Jesus Christ:

What does Romans 1:6 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
6. Among whom are ye also--that is, along with others; for the apostle ascribes nothing special to the Church of Rome (compare 1Co 14:36) [Bengel]. the called--(See on Ro 8:30). of Christ Jesus--that is, either called "by Him" (Joh 5:25), or the called "belonging to Him"; "Christ's called ones." Perhaps this latter sense is best supported, but one hardly knows which to prefer.

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Barnes' Notes
Verse 6. Among whom. That is, among the Gentiles who had become obedient to the Christian faith, in accordance with the design of the gospel, Rom 1:8. This proves that the church at Rome was made up--partly at least, if not mainly--of Gentiles or pagans. This is fully proved in the sixteenth chapter by the names of the persons whom Paul salutes.

The called of Jesus Christ. Those whom Jesus Christ has called to be his followers. The word called (see ver. 1) denotes not merely an external invitation to a privilege, but it also denotes the internal or effectual call which secures conformity to the will of him who calls, and is thus synonymous with the name Christians, or believers. That true Christians are contemplated by this address is clear from the whole scope of the epistle. See particularly Roman chapter 8. Comp. Php 3:14; Heb 3:1.

Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 6 Ye are the called - Ye Romans are all invited to believe in Christ Jesus, for the salvation of your souls; and to you, with the rest, my apostolical mission extends. This appears to be the most obvious sense of the word called in this place - to be called by the Gospel is to be invited to believe in Christ Jesus, and become his disciples. The word sometimes means constituted, or made, as in Rom 1:1.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Romans 1:1-7

The doctrine of which the apostle Paul wrote, set forth the fulfilment of the promises by the prophets. It spoke of the Son of God, even Jesus the Saviour, the promised Messiah, who came from David as to his human nature, but was also declared to be the Son of God, by the Divine power which raised him from the dead. The Christian profession does not consist in a notional knowledge or a bare assent, much less in…

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Romans 1:6 in the original Greek

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

ἐνenamongG1722
οἷςhoiswhomG3739
ἐστεesteareG1510
καὶkaialsoG2532
ὑμεῖς,humeisyou yourselvesG4771
κλητοὶklētoicalledG2822
ἸησοῦIēsouof JesusG2424
Χριστοῦ·ChristouChrist;G5547

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Romans 1:6

  • 1 Peter 2:9

    But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:

  • Revelation 17:14

    These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are with him are called, and chosen, and faithful.

  • 2 Peter 1:10

    Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:

  • Hebrews 3:1

    Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus;

  • 1 Corinthians 1:9

    God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.

  • Romans 8:28-30

    And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.

  • Ephesians 1:11

    In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:

  • 2 Timothy 1:9

    Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,

  • 1 Peter 2:21

    For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:

  • Romans 9:24

    Even us, whom he hath called, not of the Jews only, but also of the Gentiles?

  • 1 Thessalonians 2:12

    That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.

  • Galatians 1:6

    I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel:

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
are ye also.
Eph 1:11; Col 1:6,21
the called.
8:28-30; 9:24; 1Co 1:9; Ga 1:6; 1Th 2:12; 2Th 2:14; 2Ti 1:9; Heb 3:1
1Pe 2:9,21; 2Pe 1:10; Re 17:14

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Context

  • Romans 1:5

    By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name:

  • Romans 1:6

    Among whom are ye also the called of Jesus Christ:

  • 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.

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Romans 1:6 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Entre las cuales sois también vosotros, llamados de Jesucristo:
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		parmi lesquelles vous aussi, vous êtes des appelés de Jésus Christ,
German
Elberfelder 1871		unter welchen auch ihr seid, Berufene Jesu Christi -
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		in quibus estis et vos vocati Jesu Christi: