Romans 1:6 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)6 – See Verse 7 Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 17696 among whom are ye also the called of Jesus Christ: Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition6 And this includes you, called of Jesus Christ and invited [as you are] to belong to Him. Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)6 among whom are ye also, called to be Jesus Christ’s: Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible6 You who are called by Jesus Christ are also included among these Gentiles. Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version6 from whom you also have been called by Jesus Christ: Ver Capítulo |
But you people are especially chosen [by God]; you are a royal body of priests; you are a nation especially set apart for God’s use; you are a people who belong exclusively to God, that you may express the virtues of the One who called you out of darkness [i.e., of sin and error], and into His marvelous light [i.e., righteousness and truth].
[It is] God who saved us and called us to live holy lives [or, “to be dedicated people”], not as a result of our [good] deeds, but in harmony with His own purpose and unearned favor. [This was] given to us through [the atoning work of] Christ Jesus, before the beginning of time. [Note: Salvation through Christ was planned before time began. See Titus 1:2; Rom. 16:25; Eph. 1:4].
[This is being written by] Jude, a slave of Jesus Christ, and a brother of James [Note: This “Jude” was probably not the apostle. See verses 17-18], to those who have been called [by God], who are also loved in [fellowship with] God the Father, and who are kept [safe] in [fellowship with] Jesus Christ.