Romans — Footnotes

Chapter 1

1:1 — called. Here and in verses 6 and 7 'called' refers to being invited or selected for something. It does not directly refer to being named something. Hence, a called apostle is one selected as an apostle. The called of Jesus Christ, are those selected to belong to Jesus Christ. The called saints, are ones selected as saints. The word for called is also used in verse 8:28.

Chapter 9

9:29 — Yahweh of hosts, a title for God as in 1 Sam 17:45. Also compare other uses of the 'host(s)' designation in Deut 20:9 and 1 Sam 12:9.

Chapter 16

16:1 — servant, see 1 Timothy 3:8 and footnote.

16:23 — CT is certain (Level A) that verse 24 is not part of the original text: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with all of you+. Amen.