6 And you also are among those Gentiles who are called to belong to Jesus Christ.
6 Among whom are ye also the called of Jesus Christ:
6 including you who are called to belong to Jesus Christ,
6 You are who you are through this gift and call of Jesus Christ!
6 among whom you also are the called of Jesus Christ;
6 And you are included among those Gentiles who have been called to belong to Jesus Christ.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Romans 1:6
Commentary on Romans 1:1-7
(Read Romans 1:1-7)
The doctrine of which the apostle Paul wrote, set forth the fulfilment of the promises by the prophets. It spoke of the Son of God, even Jesus the Saviour, the promised Messiah, who came from David as to his human nature, but was also declared to be the Son of God, by the Divine power which raised him from the dead. The Christian profession does not consist in a notional knowledge or a bare assent, much less in perverse disputings, but in obedience. And all those, and those only, are brought to obedience of the faith, who are effectually called of Jesus Christ. Here is, 1. The privilege of Christians; they are beloved of God, and are members of that body which is beloved. 2. The duty of Christians; to be holy, hereunto are they called, called to be saints. These the apostle saluted, by wishing them grace to sanctify their souls, and peace to comfort their hearts, as springing from the free mercy of God, the reconciled Father of all believers, and coming to them through the Lord Jesus Christ.