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Romans 1:6–8

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Among whom are ye also the called of Jesus Christ:
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.
First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world.
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From verse 6

  1. 1 Peter 2:9Rank 1 from verse 6
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    9But 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:

  2. Revelation 17:14Rank 2 from verse 6
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    14These 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.

  3. 2 Peter 1:10Rank 3 from verse 6
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    10Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:

  4. Hebrews 3:1Rank 4 from verse 6
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    1WHEREFORE, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus;

  5. 1 Corinthians 1:9Rank 5 from verse 6
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    9God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.

  6. 1 Peter 2:21Rank 6 from verse 6
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    21For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:

  7. 2 Timothy 1:9Rank 7 from verse 6
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    9Who 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,

  8. Ephesians 1:11Rank 8 from verse 6
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    11In 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:

  9. Romans 8:28–30Rank 9 from verse 6
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    28And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

    29For 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.

    30Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.

  10. 1 Thessalonians 2:12Rank 10 from verse 6
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    12That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.

  11. 2 Thessalonians 2:14Rank 11 from verse 6
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    14Whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

  12. Galatians 1:6Rank 12 from verse 6
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    6I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel:

  13. Romans 9:24Rank 13 from verse 6
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    24Even us, whom he hath called, not of the Jews only, but also of the Gentiles?

  14. Colossians 1:21Rank 14 from verse 6
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    21And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled

  15. Colossians 1:6Rank 15 from verse 6
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    6Which is come unto you, as it is in all the world; and bringeth forth fruit, as it doth also in you, since the day ye heard of it, and knew the grace of God in truth:

From verse 7

  1. Colossians 1:2Rank 1 from verse 7
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    2To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ which are at Colosse: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

  2. Jude 1:1–2Rank 2 from verse 7
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    1JUDE, the servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, to them that are sanctified by God the Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ, and called:

    2Mercy unto you, and peace, and love, be multiplied.

  3. Ephesians 1:2Rank 3 from verse 7
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    2Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

  4. 1 Thessalonians 1:1Rank 4 from verse 7
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    1PAUL, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians which is in God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.

  5. 2 Corinthians 13:14Rank 5 from verse 7
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    14The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen.

  6. 2 John 1:3Rank 6 from verse 7
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    3Grace be with you, mercy, and peace, from God the Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love.

  7. 2 Thessalonians 3:16Rank 7 from verse 7
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    16Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all.

  8. 2 Peter 1:2–3Rank 8 from verse 7
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    2Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord,

    3According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:

  9. 2 Thessalonians 2:16–17Rank 9 from verse 7
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    16Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace,

    17Comfort your hearts, and stablish you in every good word and work.

  10. 2 Thessalonians 3:18Rank 10 from verse 7
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    18The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.

  11. Philemon 1:3Rank 11 from verse 7
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    3Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

  12. 1 Corinthians 1:2–9Rank 12 from verse 7
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    2Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours:

    3Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

    4I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ;

    5That in every thing ye are enriched by him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge;

    6Even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you:

    7So that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ:

    8Who shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.

    9God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.

  13. Philemon 1:25Rank 13 from verse 7
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    25The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.

  14. Revelation 22:21Rank 14 from verse 7
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    21The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.

  15. 1 Corinthians 16:23Rank 15 from verse 7
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    23The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

  16. 1 John 3:1Rank 16 from verse 7
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    1BEHOLD, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.

  17. 1 Peter 1:1–2Rank 17 from verse 7
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    1PETER, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,

    2Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied.

  18. 1 Peter 1:15Rank 18 from verse 7
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    15But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation;

  19. 1 Thessalonians 1:3Rank 19 from verse 7
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    3Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father;

  20. 1 Thessalonians 3:11–13Rank 20 from verse 7
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    11Now God himself and our Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ, direct our way unto you.

    12And the Lord make you to increase and abound in love one toward another, and toward all men, even as we do toward you:

    13To the end he may stablish your hearts unblameable in holiness before God, even our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all his saints.

  21. 1 Thessalonians 4:7Rank 21 from verse 7
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    7For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness.

  22. 1 Thessalonians 5:28–2Rank 22 from verse 7
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  23. 1 Timothy 1:2Rank 23 from verse 7
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    2Unto Timothy, my own son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord.

  24. 2 Corinthians 1:1–2Rank 24 from verse 7
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    1PAUL, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, unto the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints which are in all Achaia:

    2Grace be to you and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

  25. 2 Corinthians 12:8–10Rank 25 from verse 7
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    8For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.

    9And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

    10Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ’s sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.

  26. 2 Timothy 1:2Rank 26 from verse 7
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    2To Timothy, my dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

  27. 2 Timothy 4:22Rank 27 from verse 7
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    22The Lord Jesus Christ be with thy spirit. Grace be with you. Amen.

  28. Acts 15:23Rank 28 from verse 7
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    23And they wrote letters by them after this manner; The apostles and elders and brethren send greeting unto the brethren which are of the Gentiles in Antioch and Syria and Cilicia:

  29. Colossians 3:12Rank 29 from verse 7
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    12Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;

  30. Ephesians 6:23–2Rank 30 from verse 7
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  31. Galatians 1:3–4Rank 31 from verse 7
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    3Grace be to you and peace from God the Father, and from our Lord Jesus Christ,

    4Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father:

  32. Galatians 6:18Rank 32 from verse 7
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    18Brethren, the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.

  33. Philippians 4:20Rank 33 from verse 7
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    20Now unto God and our Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

  34. Philippians 4:23Rank 34 from verse 7
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    23The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.

  35. Romans 5:1Rank 35 from verse 7
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    1THEREFORE being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:

  36. Romans 9:25Rank 36 from verse 7
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    25As he saith also in Osee, I will call them my people, which were not my people; and her beloved, which was not beloved.

  37. Titus 1:4Rank 37 from verse 7
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    4To Titus, mine own son after the common faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour.

  38. Colossians 3:15Rank 38 from verse 7
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    15And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.

  39. Matthew 6:8–9Rank 39 from verse 7
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    8Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.

    9After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.

  40. Philippians 4:13Rank 40 from verse 7
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    13I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

  41. Romans 1:6Rank 41 from verse 7
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    6Among whom are ye also the called of Jesus Christ:

  42. Romans 8:39Rank 42 from verse 7
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    39Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

  43. Acts 7:59–60Rank 43 from verse 7
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    59And they stoned Stephen, calling upon God, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.

    60And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. And when he had said this, he fell asleep.

  44. Deuteronomy 33:12Rank 44 from verse 7
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    12And of Benjamin he said, The beloved of the Lord shall dwell in safety by him; and the Lord shall cover him all the day long, and he shall dwell between his shoulders.

  45. James 1:1Rank 45 from verse 7
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    1JAMES, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting.

  46. John 20:17Rank 46 from verse 7
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    17Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God.

  47. Matthew 5:16Rank 47 from verse 7
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    16Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

  48. Psalms 60:5Rank 48 from verse 7
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    5That thy beloved may be delivered; save with thy right hand, and hear me.

  49. Revelation 1:4–5Rank 49 from verse 7
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    4JOHN to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace be unto you, and peace, from him which is, and which was, and which is to come; and from the seven Spirits which are before his throne;

    5And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,

  50. Revelation 2:1Rank 50 from verse 7
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    1UNTO the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks;

  51. 1 Timothy 6:2Rank 51 from verse 7
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    2And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do them service, because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit. These things teach and exhort.

  52. Revelation 2:12Rank 52 from verse 7
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    12And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things saith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges;

  53. Revelation 2:18Rank 53 from verse 7
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    18And unto the angel of the church in Thyatira write; These things saith the Son of God, who hath his eyes like unto a flame of fire, and his feet are like fine brass;

  54. Revelation 2:29–1Rank 54 from verse 7
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  55. Revelation 2:8Rank 55 from verse 7
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    8And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive;

  56. Revelation 3:14Rank 56 from verse 7
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    14And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God;

  57. Revelation 3:22Rank 57 from verse 7
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    22He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.

  58. Revelation 3:7Rank 58 from verse 7
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    7And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth;

  59. Song of Solomon 5:1Rank 59 from verse 7
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    1I AM come into my garden, my sister, my spouse: I have gathered my myrrh with my spice; I have eaten my honeycomb with my honey; I have drunk my wine with my milk: eat, O friends; drink, yea, drink abundantly, O beloved.

From verse 8

  1. Romans 16:19Rank 1 from verse 8
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    19For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil.

  2. 1 Corinthians 1:4Rank 2 from verse 8
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    4I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ;

  3. 1 Thessalonians 1:8–9Rank 3 from verse 8
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    8For from you sounded out the word of the Lord not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith to God-ward is spread abroad; so that we need not to speak any thing.

    9For they themselves shew of us what manner of entering in we had unto you, and how ye turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God;

  4. Romans 6:17Rank 4 from verse 8
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    17But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you.

  5. 1 Peter 4:11Rank 5 from verse 8
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    11If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

  6. Colossians 1:3Rank 6 from verse 8
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    3We give thanks to God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you,

  7. Ephesians 1:15Rank 7 from verse 8
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    15Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints,

  8. Philippians 1:3Rank 8 from verse 8
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    3I thank my God upon every remembrance of you,

  9. 1 Peter 2:5Rank 9 from verse 8
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    5Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.

  10. Hebrews 13:15Rank 10 from verse 8
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    15By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.

  11. Philippians 1:11Rank 11 from verse 8
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    11Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.

  12. Ephesians 5:20Rank 12 from verse 8
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    20Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;

  13. Matthew 24:14Rank 13 from verse 8
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    14And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.

  14. Acts 11:28Rank 14 from verse 8
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    28And there stood up one of them named Agabus, and signified by the spirit that there should be great dearth throughout all the world: which came to pass in the days of Claudius Cæsar.

  15. Ephesians 3:21Rank 15 from verse 8
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    21Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.

  16. Luke 2:1Rank 16 from verse 8
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    1AND it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Cæsar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.

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Romans 1:6

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whom

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The objective form of who, referring to the person or persons acted upon or related to.

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ye

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The second-person plural subject pronoun, referring to the persons being addressed as those who are, do, or receive the stated predicate.

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called

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of call. Sense 1: To name. Sense 2: To summon or invite. Sense 3: To proclaim or address. Sense 4: To request.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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Jesus Christ

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The eternal Word and Son of God, the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, God manifest in the flesh.

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Christ

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The Anointed One; the same title as Messias.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604 · Webster 1828

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Romans 1:7

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in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

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called

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of call. Sense 1: To name. Sense 2: To summon or invite. Sense 3: To proclaim or address. Sense 4: To request.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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grace

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Sense 1: Favor, acceptance, goodwill, kindness, or mercy. Sense 2: A favor, gift, benefit, or help freely bestowed, especially God's favor and enabling help; in salvation, explicitly contrasted with works and debt. Sense 3: Pleasing quality, beauty, attractiveness, or elegance, including gracious speech. Sense 4: Thankfulness or gratitude.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

you

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The second-person plural pronoun referring to those being addressed.

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peace

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Freedom from war, strife, disturbance, or inward trouble; quietness, reconciliation, safety, or well-being.

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father

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Sense 1: A male parent or begetter. Sense 2: An ancestor, forefather, founder, source, originator, chief, elder, or one bearing paternal authority and care. Sense 3: God as Father, including the Father of Jesus Christ and of those described as his children.

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Lord

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1. A title of God or Jesus Christ acknowledging authority and rule. 2. A respectful title or address for one in authority.

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Jesus Christ

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The eternal Word and Son of God, the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, God manifest in the flesh.

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Christ

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The Anointed One; the same title as Messias.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604 · Webster 1828

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Romans 1:8

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thank

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To express gratitude for a favor; to make acknowledgments to one for kindness bestowed.

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Jesus Christ

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The eternal Word and Son of God, the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, God manifest in the flesh.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

Christ

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The Anointed One; the same title as Messias.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604 · Webster 1828

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for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

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you

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The second-person plural pronoun referring to those being addressed.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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your

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The possessive form of ye or you, ordinarily plural, marking what belongs to, concerns, proceeds from, or stands in relation to the persons addressed.

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faith

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Sense 1: The substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen; trust, confidence, belief, persuasion, or reliance. Sense 2: Faithfulness, fidelity, or trustworthiness. Sense 3: The revealed truth or gospel believed and kept.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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spoken

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1. Uttered, said, declared, addressed, or communicated in words. 2. In 'spoken of,' mentioned, described, or referred to. 3. In 'spoken for,' addressed by request or commendation on another's behalf; in a marriage setting, sought as a spouse. 4. In 'spoken against' or 'evil spoken of,' opposed, contradicted, denounced, or reviled.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

throughout

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Through every part, place, member, or extent of; all over; during or from beginning to end of the whole stated area, group, or period.

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1:1PAUL, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God,

1:2(Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures,)

1:3Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh;

1:4And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead:

1:5By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name:

1:6Among whom are ye also the called of Jesus Christ:

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1:7To 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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1:8First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world.

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1:9For 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;

1:10Making request, if by any means now at length I might have a prosperous journey by the will of God to come unto you.

1:11For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established;

1:12That is, that I may be comforted together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me.

1:13Now I would not have you ignorant, brethren, that oftentimes I purposed to come unto you, (but was let hitherto,) that I might have some fruit among you also, even as among other Gentiles.

1:14I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and to the unwise.

1:15So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also.

1:16For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

1:17For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.

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