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They have the same Lord, who gives generously to all who call on him. <a href="/esv/romans/10.htm">English Standard Version</a> For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord is Lord of all, bestowing his riches on all who call on him. <a href="/bsb/romans/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> For there is no difference between Jew and Greek: The same Lord is Lord of all, and gives richly to all who call on Him, <a href="/blb/romans/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For there is no difference between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord of all is rich toward all those calling Him, <a href="/kjv/romans/10.htm">King James Bible</a> For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. <a href="/nkjv/romans/10.htm">New King James Version</a> For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek, for the same Lord over all is rich to all who call upon Him. <a href="/nasb_/romans/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord is Lord of all, abounding in riches for all who call on Him; <a href="/nasb/romans/10.htm">NASB 1995</a> For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord is Lord of all, abounding in riches for all who call on Him; <a href="/nasb77/romans/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a> For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord is Lord of all, abounding in riches for all who call upon Him; <a href="/lsb/romans/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek, for the same Lord is Lord of all, abounding in riches for all who call on Him, <a href="/amp/romans/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a> For there is no distinction between Jew and Gentile; for the same Lord is Lord over all [of us], and [He is] abounding in riches (blessings) for all who call on Him [in faith and prayer]. <a href="/csb/romans/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> since there is no distinction between Jew and Greek, because the same Lord of all richly blesses all who call on him. <a href="/hcsb/romans/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> for there is no distinction between Jew and Greek, since the same Lord of all is rich to all who call on Him. <a href="/asv/romans/10.htm">American Standard Version</a> For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek: for the same Lord is Lord of all, and is rich unto all that call upon him: <a href="/cev/romans/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> no matter if that person is a Jew or a Gentile. There is only one Lord, and he is generous to everyone who asks for his help. <a href="/erv/romans/10.htm">English Revised Version</a> For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek: for the same Lord is Lord of all, and is rich unto all that call upon him: <a href="/gwt/romans/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> There is no difference between Jews and Greeks. They all have the same Lord, who gives his riches to everyone who calls on him. <a href="/gnt/romans/10.htm">Good News Translation</a> This includes everyone, because there is no difference between Jews and Gentiles; God is the same Lord of all and richly blesses all who call to him. <a href="/isv/romans/10.htm">International Standard Version</a> There is no difference between Jew and Greek, because they all have the same Lord, who gives richly to all who call on him. <a href="/msb/romans/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> For there is no difference between Jew and Greek: The same Lord is Lord of all, and gives richly to all who call on Him, <a href="/net/romans/10.htm">NET Bible</a> For there is no distinction between the Jew and the Greek, for the same Lord is Lord of all, who richly blesses all who call on him. <a href="/nheb/romans/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord of all is rich to all who call on him. <a href="/wbt/romans/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all, is rich to all that call upon him, <a href="/wey/romans/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Jew and Gentile are on precisely the same footing; for the same Lord is Lord over all, and is infinitely kind to all who call upon Him for deliverance. <a href="/web/romans/10.htm">World English Bible</a> For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord is Lord of all, and is rich to all who call on him. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/romans/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> for there is no difference between Jew and Greek, for the same Lord of all [is] rich to all those calling on Him, <a href="/blb/romans/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For there is no difference between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord of all is rich toward all those calling Him, <a href="/ylt/romans/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> for there is no difference between Jew and Greek, for the same Lord of all is rich to all those calling upon Him, <a href="/slt/romans/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For no distinction is of the Jew and also of the Greek: for the same Lord of all being rich to all calling upon him.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/romans/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> For there is no distinction of the Jew and the Greek: for the same is Lord over all, rich unto all that call upon him. <a href="/cpdv/romans/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek. For the same Lord is over all, richly in all who call upon him. <a href="/nabre/romans/10.htm">New American Bible</a> For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; the same Lord is Lord of all, enriching all who call upon him. <a href="/nrsvce/romans/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; the same Lord is Lord of all and is generous to all who call on him.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/romans/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And in this, it does not discriminate between the Jews and the Syrians: for the same LORD over all is rich unto all who call upon him. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/romans/10.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And he makes no distinction in this, not for the Jews, neither for the Aramaeans, for he is The One LORD JEHOVAH to all of them, who is rich with everyone who calls to him.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/romans/10.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek; for the same Lord of all is rich to all that call on him: <a href="/godbey/romans/10.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> For there is no difference between Jew and Greek: for the same is Lord of all, rich unto all that call on him. <a href="/haweis/romans/10.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> For there is no difference between either Jew or Greek: for the same Lord of all is rich to all that call upon him. <a href="/mace/romans/10.htm">Mace New Testament</a> In reality there is no difference between the Jew and the Gentile: they have all the same Lord, who is bountiful to all that call upon him. <a href="/wey/romans/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Jew and Gentile are on precisely the same footing; for the same Lord is Lord over all, and is infinitely kind to all who call upon Him for deliverance. <a href="/worrell/romans/10.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the Same One is Lord of all, being rich toward all who call upon Him; <a href="/worsley/romans/10.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> For there is no difference of Jew and Greek: for He being Lord of all is bountiful to all that call upon Him. <a href="/parallel/romans/10-12.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KIZs4GUMn-g?start=2562" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/romans/10.htm">The Word Brings Salvation</a> …11It is just as the Scripture says: “Anyone who believes in Him will never be put to shame.” 12<a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">For</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">there is</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ou (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.">no</a> <a href="/greek/1293.htm" title="1293: diastolē (N-NFS) -- Distinction, difference, separation. From diastellomai; a variation.">difference</a> <a href="/greek/5037.htm" title="5037: te (Conj) -- And, both. A primary particle of connection or addition; both or also.">between</a> <a href="/greek/2453.htm" title="2453: Ioudaiou (Adj-GMS) -- Jewish. From Iouda; Judaean, i.e. Belonging to Jehudah.">Jew</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1672.htm" title="1672: Hellēnos (N-GMS) -- From Hellas; a Hellen or inhabitant of Hellas; by extension a Greek-speaking person, especially a non-Jew.">Greek:</a> <a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">The</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autos (PPro-NM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">same</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyrios (N-NMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">Lord</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pantōn (Adj-GMP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">is Lord of all,</a> <a href="/greek/4147.htm" title="4147: ploutōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- To become rich, be rich, abound in. From ploutizo; to be wealthy.">and gives richly</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">to</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pantas (Adj-AMP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">all</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">who</a> <a href="/greek/1941.htm" title="1941: epikaloumenous (V-PPM-AMP) -- (a) To call (name) by a supplementary (additional, alternative) name, (b) mid: To call upon, appeal to, address. ">call</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">on Him,</a> 13for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/galatians/3-28.htm">Galatians 3:28</a> There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. <a href="/colossians/3-11.htm">Colossians 3:11</a> Here there is no Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, or free, but Christ is all and is in all. <a href="/acts/15-9.htm">Acts 15:9</a> He made no distinction between us and them, for He cleansed their hearts by faith. <a href="/ephesians/2-14.htm">Ephesians 2:14-18</a> For He Himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has torn down the dividing wall of hostility / by abolishing in His flesh the law of commandments and decrees. He did this to create in Himself one new man out of the two, thus making peace / and reconciling both of them to God in one body through the cross, by which He put to death their hostility. ... <a href="/1_corinthians/12-13.htm">1 Corinthians 12:13</a> For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free, and we were all given one Spirit to drink. <a href="/acts/10-34.htm">Acts 10:34-35</a> Then Peter began to speak: “I now truly understand that God does not show favoritism, / but welcomes those from every nation who fear Him and do what is right. <a href="/john/10-16.htm">John 10:16</a> I have other sheep that are not of this fold. I must bring them in as well, and they will listen to My voice. Then there will be one flock and one shepherd. <a href="/ephesians/3-6.htm">Ephesians 3:6</a> This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are fellow heirs, fellow members of the body, and fellow partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus. <a href="/acts/11-17.htm">Acts 11:17-18</a> So if God gave them the same gift He gave us who believed in the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I to hinder the work of God?” / When they heard this, they had no further objections, and they glorified God, saying, “So then, God has granted even the Gentiles repentance unto life.” <a href="/1_peter/2-10.htm">1 Peter 2:10</a> Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy. <a href="/isaiah/56-6.htm">Isaiah 56:6-8</a> And the foreigners who join themselves to the LORD to minister to Him, to love the name of the LORD, and to be His servants—all who keep the Sabbath without profaning it and who hold fast to My covenant— / I will bring them to My holy mountain and make them joyful in My house of prayer. Their burnt offerings and sacrifices will be accepted on My altar, for My house will be called a house of prayer for all the nations.” / Thus declares the Lord GOD, who gathers the dispersed of Israel: “I will gather to them still others besides those already gathered.” <a href="/joel/2-32.htm">Joel 2:32</a> And everyone who calls on the name of the LORD will be saved; for on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem there will be deliverance, as the LORD has promised, among the remnant called by the LORD. <a href="/malachi/1-11.htm">Malachi 1:11</a> For My name will be great among the nations, from where the sun rises to where it sets. In every place, incense and pure offerings will be presented in My name, because My name will be great among the nations,” says the LORD of Hosts. <a href="/zechariah/2-11.htm">Zechariah 2:11</a> “On that day many nations will join themselves to the LORD, and they will become My people. I will dwell among you, and you will know that the LORD of Hosts has sent Me to you. <a href="/isaiah/49-6.htm">Isaiah 49:6</a> He says: “It is not enough for You to be My Servant, to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the protected ones of Israel. I will also make You a light for the nations, to bring My salvation to the ends of the earth.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich to all that call on him.there is no.<a href="/romans/3-22.htm">Romans 3:22,29,30</a> Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference: … <a href="/romans/4-11.htm">Romans 4:11,12</a> And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had yet being uncircumcised: that he might be the father of all them that believe, though they be not circumcised; that righteousness might be imputed unto them also: … <a href="/romans/9-24.htm">Romans 9:24</a> Even us, whom he hath called, not of the Jews only, but also of the Gentiles?Lord.<a href="/romans/14-9.htm">Romans 14:9</a> For to this end Christ both died, and rose, and revived, that he might be Lord both of the dead and living.<a href="/romans/15-12.htm">Romans 15:12</a> And again, Esaias saith, There shall be a root of Jesse, and he that shall rise to reign over the Gentiles; in him shall the Gentiles trust.<a href="/acts/10-36.htm">Acts 10:36</a> The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:)river.<a href="/romans/2-4.htm">Romans 2:4</a> Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?<a href="/romans/9-23.htm">Romans 9:23</a> And that he might make known the riches of his glory on the vessels of mercy, which he had afore prepared unto glory,<a href="/2_corinthians/8-9.htm">2 Corinthians 8:9</a> For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich.call upon him.<a href="/psalms/86-5.htm">Psalm 86:5</a> For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee.<a href="/psalms/145-18.htm">Psalm 145:18</a> The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth.<a href="/isaiah/55-6.htm">Isaiah 55:6</a> Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near:<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/16-5.htm">Abounding</a> <a href="/psalms/133-3.htm">Bestows</a> <a href="/romans/8-23.htm">Deliverance</a> <a href="/romans/3-22.htm">Difference</a> <a href="/romans/10-6.htm">Different</a> <a href="/romans/3-22.htm">Distinction</a> <a href="/romans/3-31.htm">Footing</a> <a href="/romans/2-27.htm">Gentile</a> <a href="/romans/9-11.htm">Good</a> <a href="/romans/2-10.htm">Greek</a> <a href="/romans/9-4.htm">Hope</a> <a href="/romans/5-15.htm">Infinitely</a> <a href="/romans/3-1.htm">Jew</a> <a href="/romans/7-8.htm">Kind</a> <a href="/acts/11-4.htm">Precisely</a> <a href="/acts/26-22.htm">Rich</a> <a href="/romans/9-23.htm">Riches</a> <a href="/ezekiel/27-24.htm">Richly</a> <a href="/romans/9-24.htm">Towards</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/romans/15-13.htm">Abounding</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-11.htm">Bestows</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-30.htm">Deliverance</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-34.htm">Difference</a> <a href="/romans/12-6.htm">Different</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-7.htm">Distinction</a> <a href="/hebrews/8-6.htm">Footing</a> <a href="/romans/16-4.htm">Gentile</a> <a href="/romans/10-15.htm">Good</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-15.htm">Greek</a> <a href="/romans/11-14.htm">Hope</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-20.htm">Infinitely</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/9-20.htm">Jew</a> <a href="/romans/12-10.htm">Kind</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-2.htm">Precisely</a> <a href="/romans/11-17.htm">Rich</a> <a href="/romans/11-12.htm">Riches</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/1-5.htm">Richly</a> <a href="/romans/11-22.htm">Towards</a><div class="vheading2">Romans 10</div>1. <a href="/romans/10-1.htm">The difference between the righteousness of the law, and that of faith;</a> 11. <a href="/romans/10-11.htm">all who believe, both Jew and Gentile, shall not be shamed;</a> 18. <a href="/romans/10-18.htm">and that the Gentiles shall receive the word and believe.</a> 19. <a href="/romans/10-19.htm">Israel was not ignorant of these things.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the context of the early church, Jews and Greeks (Gentiles) were often seen as distinct groups with different religious and cultural backgrounds. The statement reflects the breaking down of barriers, as seen in <a href="/galatians/3-28.htm">Galatians 3:28</a>, where Paul declares that in Christ, there is neither Jew nor Greek. This echoes the prophecy in <a href="/isaiah/49-6.htm">Isaiah 49:6</a>, where the Servant of the Lord is a light to the nations, indicating God's plan for salvation to reach all people. Historically, Jews were God's chosen people, but with the coming of Christ, the invitation to salvation extends to all humanity, fulfilling God's promise to Abraham that all nations would be blessed through his seed (<a href="/genesis/12-3.htm">Genesis 12:3</a>).The same Lord is Lord of all: This phrase affirms the sovereignty and universality of Christ's lordship. It aligns with the monotheistic belief central to Judaism, as seen in <a href="/deuteronomy/6-4.htm">Deuteronomy 6:4</a>, and extends it to include all people under Christ's authority. The lordship of Christ is a recurring theme in the New Testament, as in <a href="/philippians/2-9.htm">Philippians 2:9-11</a>, where every knee shall bow to Jesus. This reflects the early Christian understanding that Jesus is the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah, who would reign over all nations (<a href="/psalms/2-8.htm">Psalm 2:8</a>).And gives richly to all who call on Him: This phrase highlights the generosity and grace of God. The concept of calling on the Lord is rooted in the Old Testament, such as in <a href="/joel/2-32.htm">Joel 2:32</a>, which promises that everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. This promise is reiterated in <a href="/acts/2-21.htm">Acts 2:21</a> during Peter's sermon at Pentecost. The richness of God's giving is not limited to material blessings but includes spiritual riches, such as salvation, peace, and eternal life. This reflects the abundant life Jesus promised in <a href="/john/10-10.htm">John 10:10</a> and underscores the inclusivity of God's grace, available to anyone who seeks Him, regardless of their background or past.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of the Book of Romans, Paul was a key figure in the early Christian church, known for his missionary journeys and theological teachings. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jews.htm">Jews</a> The descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, who were the original recipients of God's covenant and the Law. 3. <a href="/topical/g/greeks.htm">Greeks</a> Often used to represent Gentiles or non-Jews in the New Testament, symbolizing the broader world outside of the Jewish community. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The Lord</a> Refers to Jesus Christ, who is recognized as the sovereign Lord over all humanity, regardless of ethnic or cultural background. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_early_church.htm">The Early Church</a> The community of believers in the first century, which was grappling with the integration of Jewish and Gentile believers.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_christ.htm">Unity in Christ</a> The gospel transcends ethnic and cultural boundaries, uniting all believers under the lordship of Christ. This calls for a church that embraces diversity and practices inclusivity. <a href="/topical/g/god's_generosity.htm">God's Generosity</a> The Lord gives richly to all who call on Him, highlighting His abundant grace and willingness to bless those who seek Him sincerely. <a href="/topical/c/call_to_evangelism.htm">Call to Evangelism</a> Understanding that there is no distinction between Jew and Greek should motivate believers to share the gospel with all people, regardless of their background. <a href="/topical/b/breaking_down_barriers.htm">Breaking Down Barriers</a> Believers are encouraged to actively work against prejudice and division within the church, reflecting the unity that Christ has established. <a href="/topical/d/dependence_on_god.htm">Dependence on God</a> The promise that God gives richly to those who call on Him encourages believers to rely on Him in prayer and trust in His provision.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_romans_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Romans 10</a> <a href="/q/are_jews_granted_salvation.htm">Are Jews granted salvation?</a> <a href="/q/who_were_the_scythians_in_the_bible.htm">What defines dual-covenant theology?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_exodus_15_2_say_about_god.htm">What does the Bible say about the caste system?</a> <a href="/q/israel-church_relationship.htm">What is the relationship between Israel and the church?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/romans/10.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(12) For the same Lord over all is rich.--Rather, for the same Lord (is Lord) over all, abounding, &c. Christ is the Lord alike of Jew and of Gentile. (Comp. <a href="/ephesians/4-5.htm" title="One Lord, one faith, one baptism,">Ephesians 4:5</a>.) <a href="/commentaries/romans/10-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>For γάρ (gar) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. there is ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. no οὐ (ou) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. difference διαστολὴ (diastolē) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1293.htm">Strong's 1293: </a> Distinction, difference, separation. From diastellomai; a variation. between τε (te) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_5037.htm">Strong's 5037: </a> And, both. A primary particle of connection or addition; both or also. Jew Ἰουδαίου (Ioudaiou) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2453.htm">Strong's 2453: </a> Jewish. From Iouda; Judaean, i.e. Belonging to Jehudah. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. Greek: Ἕλληνος (Hellēnos) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1672.htm">Strong's 1672: </a> From Hellas; a Hellen or inhabitant of Hellas; by extension a Greek-speaking person, especially a non-Jew. The ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. same αὐτὸς (autos) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. Lord Κύριος (Kyrios) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. [is Lord] of all, πάντων (pantōn) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. [and] gives richly πλουτῶν (ploutōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4147.htm">Strong's 4147: </a> To become rich, be rich, abound in. From ploutizo; to be wealthy. to εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. all πάντας (pantas) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. who τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. call ἐπικαλουμένους (epikaloumenous) Verb - Present Participle Middle - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1941.htm">Strong's 1941: </a> (a) To call (name) by a supplementary (additional, alternative) name, (b) mid: To call upon, appeal to, address. on Him, αὐτόν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. 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