Romans 1:16-17

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[16] For I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God for salvation for everyone who believes; for the Jew first, and also for the Greek. [17] For in it is revealed God's righteousness from faith to faith. As it is written, "But the righteous shall live by faith."

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Rome was the capital of the Roman Empire and home to the church Paul addresses in this letter. Its prominence highlights why Paul was eager to proclaim the gospel there: the message of Christ’s saving righteousness is for all peoples, Jew and Gentile alike.

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Romans 1:16-17 mentions Rome.