The Roman Letter

 

 Paul begins by identifying himself:

Romans 1:1 Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God--

Next Paul addresses his readers :

Romans 1:7a To all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints

Paul then greets his readers:

Romans 1:7b Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

Paul then proceeds with the body of the letter:

Romans 1:8ff  First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your . . .