Romans 1:8-9

Paul’s Desire to Visit Rome

1:8 First of all, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is proclaimed throughout the whole world. 1:9 For God, whom I serve in my spirit by preaching the gospel of his Son, is my witness that I continually remember you


tn Grk “First.” Paul never mentions a second point, so J. B. Phillips translated “I must begin by telling you….”

tn Grk “whom I serve in my spirit in the gospel.”

tn Grk “as.”