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Romans 1:1

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  • Publications Index

    w69 330

Romans 1:2

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  • Research Guide

    Insight, Volume 1, p. 1130

  • Publications Index

    it-1 1130

Romans 1:3

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  • Research Guide

    Insight, Volume 2, p. 346

  • Publications Index

    it-2 346;

    w79 3/1 14; w76 239; w65 652; bf 404

Romans 1:4

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    1:4 Lit. in the way of flesh, who was

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  • Publications Index

    w76 237; hs 102; w65 551; bf 404; w49 279; w46 90

Romans 1:7

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  • Publications Index

    w81 6/15 22; w77 70; g65 3/8 7; w62 682

Romans 1:9

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  • Research Guide

    The Watchtower,

    11/15/2000, p. 12

  • Publications Index

    w00 11/15 12

Romans 1:10

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    1:10 Lit. petitioning if so be that

Romans 1:11

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  • Research Guide

    Enjoy Life Forever!, lesson 10

    The Watchtower,

    2/15/1998, pp. 26-27

  • Publications Index

    lff lesson 10; w98 2/15 26-27;

    w63 272; w62 527; w61 141; w55 20; w48 280

Romans 1:12

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  • Research Guide

    Enjoy Life Forever!, lesson 10

    Kingdom Ministry,

    10/2007, p. 8

    The Watchtower,

    2/15/1998, pp. 26-27

  • Publications Index

    lff lesson 10; km 10/07 8; w98 2/15 26-27;

    w78 5/1 21; w64 414; w63 424; w62 527; w61 141; w55 20

Romans 1:13

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    1:13 Lit. prevented; in order that I might have

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  • Research Guide

    The Watchtower,

    2/1/1987, pp. 11-12

  • Publications Index

    w87 2/1 11-12

Romans 1:14

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  • Research Guide

    Insight, Volume 1, pp. 255, 601-602, 1004

    Insight, Volume 2, pp. 1192-1193

    The Watchtower,

    7/15/2008, p. 6

    6/15/2008, p. 30

    7/1/2000, p. 11

    9/15/1996, p. 18

    2/1/1987, pp. 12-13

    Kingdom Ministry,

    7/2005, p. 1

    2001 Yearbook, p. 16

  • Publications Index

    it-1 255, 601-602, 1004; it-2 1192; w08 6/15 30; w08 7/15 6; km 7/05 1; yb01 16; w00 7/1 11; w96 9/15 18; w87 2/1 12;

    w78 5/1 20, 26; km 6/77 3; ad 190, 435, 691

Romans 1:15

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    1:15 Lit. thus what there is on my part is heartily

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  • Research Guide

    The Watchtower,

    7/15/2008, p. 6

    6/15/2008, p. 30

    2/1/1987, pp. 11-12

  • Publications Index

    w08 6/15 30; w08 7/15 6; w87 2/1 11-12;

    w78 5/1 26

Romans 1:16

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  • Research Guide

    Kingdom Ministry,

    12/1995, p. 4

    The Watchtower,

    1/1/1990, pp. 10-15

    2/1/1987, p. 13

  • Publications Index

    km 12/95 4; w90 1/1 10-15; w87 2/1 13;

    w84 5/15 15; w82 9/15 29; w79 6/15 4

Romans 1:17

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  • Research Guide

    Jehovah’s Day, pp. 187-188

  • Publications Index

    jd 187-188;

    w82 9/15 29; w79 6/15 3-4; g63 12/22 6; w62 425

Romans 1:18

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  • Research Guide

    Insight, Volume 2, p. 661

    The Watchtower,

    8/15/2010, p. 13

    3/1/1991, p. 7

  • Publications Index

    it-2 661; w10 8/15 13; w91 3/1 7;

    ad 1325

Romans 1:19

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    1:19 Lit. the knownness of God is manifest

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  • Research Guide

    The Watchtower,

    5/1/1996, p. 15

  • Publications Index

    w96 5/1 15;

    pm 147; w63 689

Romans 1:20

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  • Research Guide

    The Watchtower (Study),

    3/2023, pp. 15-19

    Bible Questions Answered, article 174

    Enjoy Life Forever!, lesson 7

    Insight, Volume 1, p. 639

    Insight, Volume 2, pp. 14, 223, 661, 1131, 1206

    The Watchtower (Study),

    9/2016, pp. 24-25

    The Watchtower,

    7/1/2014, p. 14

    8/1/2013, p. 11

    1/1/2013, p. 13

    6/15/2011, p. 9

    4/15/2009, pp. 15-19

    5/1/2008, pp. 3, 4-6

    10/1/2004, pp. 10-11

    6/1/2004, pp. 9-10

    5/1/1996, p. 15

    6/15/1993, pp. 8-13

    9/1/1991, p. 16

    3/1/1988, p. 5

    Imitate, pp. 11-12

    Awake!,

    3/2010, p. 10

    5/8/1997, pp. 13-14

    1/22/1996, pp. 11-13

    11/8/1995, pp. 7-9

    1/22/1987, pp. 6-9

    9/22/1986, pp. 14-15

    Creator, pp. 184-185

    Live Forever, pp. 37-38

    True Peace, p. 56

  • Publications Index

    ijwbq article 174; w23.03 15-19; lff lesson 7; it-1 639; it-2 14, 223, 661, 1131, 1206; w16.09 24; w14 7/1 14; w13 1/1 13; w13 8/1 11; ia 11-12; w11 6/15 9; g 3/10 10; w09 4/15 15-19; w08 5/1 3-6; w04 6/1 9-10; w04 10/1 10-11; ct 184-185; g97 5/8 13-14; w96 5/1 15; g96 1/22 11-13; g95 11/8 8-9; w93 6/15 8-13; w91 9/1 16; pe 37-38; w88 3/1 5; g87 1/22 6-9; tp 56; g86 9/22 14-15;

    w82 8/1 17; g82 9/8 5; g82 10/8 3-4; hp 30; g80 4/8 5; w79 2/1 5; g79 1/8 11; g79 4/8 4-5; w78 5/15 16; w78 7/15 8-13; w77 228-229; w77 419-420; lp 15-16; w76 84; w76 208-209; w76 227; gh 53-55; hs 10-11; w74 147-148; w74 375-376; w74 643; w73 163; w73 554-555; tp73 59-60; g73 7/22 3; w72 35, 388; pm 147; ad 458, 1672; w69 43-44; g68 3/8 7; w65 227; g65 7/8 6; g65 11/22 7; w63 281, 689; g63 4/22 7; g63 10/8 19; w62 426, 479, 751; w61 392, 426; g61 11/22 7; w60 763; w59 586; w57 317, 461; w56 100, 229; w55 570; dh 58; w52 407; lg 26; rm 24; ew 45

Romans 1:21

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  • Publications Index

    hs 10-11; w74 563; w70 456-457; g62 3/22 4; g62 9/22 3; w60 106

Romans 1:22

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  • Research Guide

    Awake!,

    5/8/1997, p. 14

  • Publications Index

    g97 5/8 14;

    w72 585-586; w70 456-457; w60 106

Romans 1:23

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  • Research Guide

    Insight, Volume 1, p. 1197

    Insight, Volume 2, p. 1131

  • Publications Index

    it-1 1197; it-2 1131;

    w76 212-213; w72 585-586; kj 157; w70 456-457; w64 102; g62 9/8 6; w56 10; w53 394

Romans 1:24

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    1:24 Lit. dishonored in them

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    The Watchtower,

    8/15/2008, p. 29

    6/15/2008, p. 29

  • Publications Index

    w08 6/15 29; w08 8/15 29;

    w66 291; w64 694; w62 703; w60 106

Romans 1:25

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    Enjoy Life Forever!, lesson 13

    Insight, Volume 2, pp. 223, 245, 661, 1131

    Awake!,

    5/8/1997, p. 14

    The Watchtower,

    6/15/1993, pp. 12-13

    Mankind’s Search for God, pp. 75-77

  • Publications Index

    lff lesson 13; it-2 223, 245, 661, 1131; g97 5/8 14; w93 6/15 12-13; sh 75-77;

    w82 11/15 31; w80 8/15 23; ad 1060, 1325, 1618; w65 62, 683; g65 4/8 28; w64 377, 381, 537; g64 12/8 6; g62 9/8 6; w60 106; pa 166; w51 607; w30 11

Romans 1:26

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    1:26 Lit. the natural use

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    Insight, Volume 2, pp. 223, 475

    Awake!,

    1/2012, p. 28

    7/8/1989, pp. 26-27

    10/8/1988, p. 10

    The Watchtower,

    7/15/1997, pp. 9-10

  • Publications Index

    it-2 223, 475; g 1/12 28; w97 7/15 9-10; g89 7/8 26-27; g88 10/8 10;

    g80 6/22 23; w78 2/15 31; w75 364; w74 483-484; tp73 153; w72 596, 667, 734-735; g65 1/8 15; g62 4/8 27; w52 406

Romans 1:27

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    1:27 Lit. the natural use of

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    1:27 Lit. were inflamed in their appetite toward each other

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    Insight, Volume 1, p. 108

    Insight, Volume 2, pp. 475, 617

    Awake!,

    1/2012, p. 28

    2/22/1995, p. 14

    7/8/1989, pp. 26-27

    10/8/1988, p. 10

    The Watchtower,

    7/15/1997, pp. 9-10

    True Peace, pp. 146-147

  • Publications Index

    it-1 108; it-2 475, 617; g 1/12 28; w97 7/15 9-10; g95 2/22 14; g89 7/8 26-27; g88 10/8 10; tp 146-147;

    g84 9/8 12; w83 6/1 11; w82 12/1 11; w81 11/1 5; g80 6/22 23; w79 2/1 15; w78 2/15 31; w78 4/15 23; g78 11/8 28; lp 104; g77 12/8 29; g76 6/8 12; w75 48; w75 364; w74 483-484; tp73 149; w72 667; ad 79; w70 511; w69 765; g66 6/22 14; g65 1/8 15; g63 3/8 4; g62 4/8 27; w52 406

Romans 1:28

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    1:28 Lit. of having God in recognition

Indexes

  • Research Guide

    The Watchtower,

    12/1/1989, pp. 10-11

    Awake!,

    7/8/1989, pp. 26-27

  • Publications Index

    w89 12/1 11; g89 7/8 26-27;

    w81 11/1 13; hs 54-55; w74 487; g74 5/8 4-5; w73 183; w64 372; w60 106; w33 22

Romans 1:30

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    1:30 (God-haters) Or odious to God

Romans 1:31

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  • Publications Index

    w72 551; w71 309; w52 318

Romans 1:32

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    1:32 Lit. approve of those who commit them

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  • Publications Index

    w72 551; w71 309; w60 106

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Romans 1:1-32

Romans

Paul’s Letter to the Romans

1 Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, a chosen apostle set apart for God’s gospel 2 which he had previously promised in holy scripture through his prophets, 3 about his Son, who came of David’s stock in the way of flesh 4* and who was betokened God’s son in power in the way of spirit of holiness by resurrection of the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord, 5 through whom we received grace and a mission on behalf of his name to bring about obedience of faith among all the nations, 6 among whom are you too, Jesus Christ’s called men,— 7 to all who are at Rome, dear to God, holy men called: grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all because your faith is reported all over the world. 9 For God, to whom I perform service in my spirit in carrying the gospel of his Son, is my witness how I uninterruptedly make mention of you at all times in my prayers, 10* petitioning in the hope that at long last I may by God’s will have a chance to come to you; 11 for I am longing to see you in order that I may pass on to you a share in some spiritual gift with a view to your being fortified— 12 that is, to enjoying mutual encouragement among you through each other’s faith, yours and mine. 13* And I do not want you to be without the knowledge, brothers, that several times I intended to come to you and hitherto was prevented; I wanted to have some fruit in you too, as I had in the rest of the nations. 14 I owe a duty both to Greeks and to barbarians, both to wise men and to stupid men; 15* thus I on my part am heartily ready to preach the gospel to you at Rome too.

16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel; for it is a power of God’s for salvation to everybody who believes, Jew first, Greek too; 17 for a righteousness of God’s is revealed in it, coming out of faith, leading into faith, as it is written “But the righteous man shall have life out of faith.”

18 For God’s anger is revealed from heaven against every impiety and crime of men, who keep the truth down by crime,— 19* because knowledge of God is manifest in them, for God manifested it to them; 20 for since the creation of the world what is invisible of him has been under observation, sensed by what he has made, his eternal power and his divinity, so as to make them inexcusable 21 because when they knew God they did not glorify or thank him as God but ran into fatuity in their conceptions, and their unintelligent heart was darkened. 22 While professing to be wise they grew foolish, 23 and changed the glory of the imperishable God for the likeness of an image of perishable man and of birds and quadrupeds and reptiles. 24* Wherefore God gave them up in their hearts’ desires to the uncleanness of having their bodies dishonored while they wear them, 25 whereas they exchanged God’s truth for falsehood and revered and worshiped the creature rather than the Creator—who is blessed forever; amen! 26* That was why God gave them up to dishonorable passions; for the females of them changed the natural intercourse for the unnatural, 27** and so did the males too, leaving off the natural intercourse with the female, get inflamed with appetite for each other, males committing indecency with males and receiving in themselves the requital that they ought to for their misguided course. 28* And as they did not think well of recognizing God, God gave them up to a mind that cannot be thought well of, to do what ought not to be done, 29 crammed with all injustice, villainy, greed, viciousness, full of envy, murder, quarreling, fraud, malice; whisperers, 30* detractors, God-haters, bullies, proud, pretentious, inventors of vices, disobedient to parents, 31 senseless, faithless, loveless, pitiless— 32* who, aware of God’s verdict that those who commit such things deserve death, not only do the things but even approve of doing them.

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