Romans 1:6-10

⁶And among these nations are you — you who have been called to belong to Jesus Christ.

⁷To all in Rome who are dear to God and have been called to become Christ's people, may God, our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ bless you and give you peace.

⁸First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, because the report of your faith is spreading throughout the world.

⁹God, to whom I offer the worship of my soul as I tell the goodness of his Son, is my witness how constantly I mention you when I pray,

¹⁰asking that, if he be willing, I may some day at last find the way open to visit you.