December 22, 2013, Second Reading

Romans 1: 1-7

1:1 Paora, a servant of Jesus Christ, called as an Apostle, separated for the Gospel of God,

1:2 which he had promised beforehand, through his Prophets, in the Holy Scriptures,

1:3 about his Son, who was made for him from the offspring of David according to the flesh,

1:4 te Tama a te Atua, who was predestined in virtue according to the Spirit of sanctification from the resurrection of the dead, our Lord Jesus Christ,

1:5 through whom we have received grace and Apostleship, for the sake of his name, for the obedience of faith among all the Gentiles,

1:6 from whom you also have been called by Jesus Christ:

1:7 To all who are at Rome, the beloved of God, called as saints. Grace to you, and peace, he mea na te Atua, na to tatou Matua, na te Ariki hoki, na Ihu Karaiti.