Romans 1:7

all, &c.: i.e. all God's beloved ones in Rome.

beloved. Greek. agapetos. App-135.

saints. See Acts 9:13, and compare Psalms 16:3.

our Father. Compare Romans 8:15; Galatians 1:4; Galatians 1:6. and see App-98.

the. our.

Lord. App-98. This salutation is found in all Paul's Epistles save Hebrews and the three Pastorals, where "mercy" is added.

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