Romans 1:3-4
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
3 [a]the gospel about his Son, descended from David according to the flesh,(A) 4 but established as Son of God in power according to the spirit of holiness through resurrection from the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord.(B)
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- 1:3–4 Paul here cites an early confession that proclaims Jesus’ sonship as messianic descendant of David (cf. Mt 22:42; 2 Tm 2:8; Rev 22:16) and as Son of God by the resurrection. As “life-giving spirit” (1 Cor 15:45), Jesus Christ is able to communicate the Spirit to those who believe in him.
Romans 1:3-4
New International Version
3 regarding his Son, who as to his earthly life[a](A) was a descendant of David,(B) 4 and who through the Spirit of holiness was appointed the Son of God in power[b](C) by his resurrection from the dead:(D) Jesus Christ our Lord.(E)
Footnotes
- Romans 1:3 Or who according to the flesh
- Romans 1:4 Or was declared with power to be the Son of God
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