Romans 1:6-9

⁶among whom are also ye, the called of Jesus Christ;

⁷to all who are in Rome, beloved of God, called saints; Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ!

⁸first, indeed, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is proclaimed in the whole world;

⁹for God is my witness, whom I serve in my spirit in the good news of His Son, how unceasingly I make mention of you,