Romans 1

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

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 1

Paul, an apostle, a servant of God, called of Jesus Christ, and separated to preach the gospel,
IV v. 1 (Inspired Version, 1867)

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

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 2

Which he had promised before by his prophets in the holy scriptures,
IV v. 2 (Inspired Version, 1867)

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

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

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 4

And declared the Son of God with power by the Spirit, according to the truth, through the resurrection from the dead;
IV v. 4 (Inspired Version, 1867)

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

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 5

By whom we have received grace and apostleship, through obedience and faith in his name, to preach the gospel among all nations,
IV v. 5 (Inspired Version, 1867)

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

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 6

Among whom ye also are called of Jesus Christ.
IV v. 6 (Inspired Version, 1867)

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.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 7

Wherefore, I write to all who are in Rome, beloved of God, called saints: Grace to you and peace from God, our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.
IV v. 7 (Inspired Version, 1867)

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

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 8

First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ, that you all are steadfast and your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world.
IV v. 8 (Inspired Version, 1867)

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;

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 9

For God is my witness, whom I serve, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers, that you may be kept through the Spirit in the gospel of his Son,
IV v. 9 (Inspired Version, 1867)

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

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 10

Making request of you to remember me in your prayers, I now write unto you, that you will ask him in faith, that if by any means, at length, I may serve you with my labors and may have a prosperous journey by the will of God to come unto you.
IV v. 10 (Inspired Version, 1867)

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

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 11

For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, that it may be established in you to the end,
IV v. 11 (Inspired Version, 1867)

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

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 12

That I may be comforted together with you by the mutual faith, both of you and me.
IV v. 12 (Inspired Version, 1867)

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.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 13

Now I would not have you ignorant, brethren, that oftentimes I purposed to come unto you (but was hindered hitherto) that I might have some fruit among you also, even as among other Gentiles.
IV v. 13 (Inspired Version, 1867)

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

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

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 15

And, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also.
IV v. 15 (Inspired Version, 1867)

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.

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

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 17

For therein is the righteousness of God revealed through faith on his name; as it is written, The just shall live by faith.
IV v. 17 (Inspired Version, 1867)

18For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness;

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 18

For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who love not the truth but remain in unrighteousness,
IV v. 18 (Inspired Version, 1867)

19Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 19

After that which may be known of God is manifest to them.
IV v. 19 (Inspired Version, 1867)

20For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 20

For God hath revealed unto them the invisible things of him, from the creation of the world, which are clearly seen: things which are not seen being understood by the things that are made through his eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse,
IV v. 20 (Inspired Version, 1867)

21Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 21

Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God; neither were they thankful, but became vain in their imaginations; and their foolish hearts were darkened.
IV v. 21 (Inspired Version, 1867)

22Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,

23And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things.

24Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves:

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 24

Wherefore, God also gave them up to uncleanness, through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonor their own bodies between themselves,
IV v. 24 (Inspired Version, 1867)

25Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 25

Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshiped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen.
IV v. 25 (Inspired Version, 1867)

26For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature:

27And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 27

And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another—men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompense of their error which was meet.
IV v. 27 (Inspired Version, 1867)

28And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient;

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 28

And even as they did not like to retain God, according to some knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient,
IV v. 28 (Inspired Version, 1867)

29Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers,

30Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents,

31Without understanding, covenantbreakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful:

32Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them.

JSTJoseph Smith Translation of v. 32

And some, knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, are inexcusable, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them.
IV v. 32 (Inspired Version, 1867)

Also cited in commentary

2 Nephi 17 — Isaiah 7 — The Sign of Immanuel and the Trembling House of David
- Where this lands
2 Nephi 25 — Nephi's Exposition — The Plainness, Six Hundred Years, the Name of Christ, and Grace After All We Can Do
- Where this lands
2 Nephi 26 — Nephi's Vision Continued — The Nephite Destruction, the Whisper out of the Dust, and the Universal Invitation
- Where this lands
2 Nephi 28 — False Churches in the Latter Days — The Lull of Carnal Security, the Few Stripes, the Line upon Line
- Where this lands
2 Nephi 29 — A Bible! A Bible! — The Marvelous Work, the Two Records, and the Lord Speaks to All Nations
- Where this lands
2 Nephi 30 — Gentile Covenant, Lamanite Delight, and the Millennial Earth — Nephi's Expansion of Isaiah 11
- Where this lands
2 Nephi 33 — Nephi's Farewell — The Power of the Words, the Face-to-Face Meeting, the Pleasing Bar
- Where this lands
3 Nephi 27 — This Is My Gospel — The Name of Christ and the Definition of the Good News
- How the chapter is built
Alma 10 — By the Prayers of the Righteous — Amulek's Testimony, the Manasseh Genealogy, and the Lawyer Class Introduced
- Amulek's pre-conversion and the angel on the road
- The chapter's architecture
Alma 15 — Believest Thou in the Power of Christ unto Salvation — Zeezrom Healed, Amulek Forsakes All, and the Quiet Restoration at Sidom
- The chapter's architecture
- The healing and baptism
Alma 30 — Korihor — The Anatomy of Unbelief, and the Sign That Was Not Mercy
- How the chapter is built
Alma 32 — The Experiment Upon the Word — Faith as a Seed, and the Blessedness of the Poor Who Were Cast Out
- How the chapter is built
Ether 15 — Save It Were Coriantumr and Shiz — The End of a Nation, and the Last Words of Ether
- How the chapter is built
- The Spirit ceases striving
Helaman 16 — Some Things They May Have Guessed Right — The Reasonings of Unbelief
- How the chapter is built
- The reasonings of unbelief, and Satan's hold
Jacob 1 — The Plates Pass to Jacob — Magnifying the Office, the Anxiety for Souls, and the Naming of Kings
- Where this lands
Jacob 4 — Looking Beyond the Mark — Jacob's Meditation on Christ, Scripture, and the Jewish Stumble
- Where this lands
Mormon 4 — By the Wicked Are the Wicked Punished — The Aggression That Doomed Them, and a Carnage Beyond Description
- How the chapter is built
Moroni 9 — May Christ Lift Thee Up — Mormon's Last Letter, and a Father's Charge to Endure
- How the chapter is built
Mosiah 3 — The Angel's Message — Jesus Christ Named, Blood from Every Pore, and the Natural Man
- Where this lands
Mosiah 29 — The Reign of the Judges Established — Mosiah's Epistle on the Voice of the People, the Danger of the Unrighteous King, How Much Iniquity One Wicked King Causes, and Alma the Younger Chosen Chief Judge
- Where this lands
Doctrine and Covenants 1 — The Lord's Preface to His Own Book
- To seal both on earth and in heaven
- Where this lands
Doctrine and Covenants 60 — Bury Not Thy Talent
- Where this lands
Doctrine and Covenants 108 — Strengthen Your Brethren
- Where this lands

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Joseph Smith Translation

v. 1
Paul, an apostle, a servant of God, called of Jesus Christ, and separated to preach the gospel,
v. 2
Which he had promised before by his prophets in the holy scriptures,
v. 4
And declared the Son of God with power by the Spirit, according to the truth, through the resurrection from the dead;
v. 5
By whom we have received grace and apostleship, through obedience and faith in his name, to preach the gospel among all nations,
v. 6
Among whom ye also are called of Jesus Christ.
v. 7
Wherefore, I write to all who are in Rome, beloved of God, called saints: Grace to you and peace from God, our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.
v. 8
First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ, that you all are steadfast and your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world.
v. 9
For God is my witness, whom I serve, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers, that you may be kept through the Spirit in the gospel of his Son,
v. 10
Making request of you to remember me in your prayers, I now write unto you, that you will ask him in faith, that if by any means, at length, I may serve you with my labors and may have a prosperous journey by the will of God to come unto you.
v. 11
For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, that it may be established in you to the end,
v. 12
That I may be comforted together with you by the mutual faith, both of you and me.
v. 13
Now I would not have you ignorant, brethren, that oftentimes I purposed to come unto you (but was hindered hitherto) that I might have some fruit among you also, even as among other Gentiles.
v. 15
And, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also.
v. 17
For therein is the righteousness of God revealed through faith on his name; as it is written, The just shall live by faith.
v. 18
For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who love not the truth but remain in unrighteousness,
v. 19
After that which may be known of God is manifest to them.
v. 20
For God hath revealed unto them the invisible things of him, from the creation of the world, which are clearly seen: things which are not seen being understood by the things that are made through his eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse,
v. 21
Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God; neither were they thankful, but became vain in their imaginations; and their foolish hearts were darkened.
v. 24
Wherefore, God also gave them up to uncleanness, through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonor their own bodies between themselves,
v. 25
Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshiped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen.
v. 27
And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another—men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompense of their error which was meet.
v. 28
And even as they did not like to retain God, according to some knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient,
v. 32
And some, knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, are inexcusable, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them.