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Romans 1:6 And you also are among those who are called to belong to Jesus Christ.
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href="/bsb/romans/1.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter"> (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/romans/1.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />And you also are among those Gentiles who are called to belong to Jesus Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/romans/1.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />And you are included among those Gentiles who have been called to belong to Jesus Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/romans/1.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />including you who are called to belong to Jesus Christ,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/romans/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And you also are among those who are called to belong to Jesus Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/romans/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />among whom are you also, called of Jesus Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/romans/1.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Among whom are ye also the called of Jesus Christ:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/romans/1.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />among whom you also are the called of Jesus Christ;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/romans/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />among whom you also are <i>the</i> called of Jesus Christ;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/romans/1.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />among whom you also are the called of Jesus Christ;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/romans/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />among whom you also are the called of Jesus Christ;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/romans/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />among whom you also are the called of Jesus Christ;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/romans/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />and you also are among those who are called of Jesus Christ to belong to Him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/romans/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />including you who are also called by Jesus Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/romans/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />including yourselves who also belong to Jesus Christ by calling: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/romans/1.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />among whom are ye also, called to be Jesus Christ's:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/romans/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />You are some of those people chosen by Jesus Christ. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/romans/1.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />among whom are ye also, called to be Jesus Christ's:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/romans/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />You are among those who have been called to belong to Jesus Christ.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/romans/1.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />This also includes you who are in Rome, whom God has called to belong to Jesus Christ. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/romans/1.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />You, too, are among those who have been called to belong to Jesus the Messiah. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/romans/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And you also are among those who are called to belong to Jesus Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/romans/1.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />You also are among them, called to belong to Jesus Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/romans/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />among whom you are also called to belong to Jesus Christ;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/romans/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Among whom are ye also the called of Jesus Christ:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/romans/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />among whom you also, called, as you have been, to belong to Jesus Christ, are numbered:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/romans/1.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />among whom you are also called to belong to Jesus Christ; <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/romans/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />among whom are also you, the called of Jesus Christ;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/romans/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />among whom are you also, called of Jesus Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/romans/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> among whom are also ye, the called of Jesus Christ;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/romans/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />In whom are ye also, the called of Jesus Christ:<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/romans/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Among whom are you also the called of Jesus Christ: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/romans/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />from whom you also have been called by Jesus Christ:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/romans/1.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />among whom are you also, who are called to belong to Jesus Christ;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/romans/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />including yourselves who are called to belong to Jesus Christ,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/romans/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And in which you also are of them, and are called by Jesus Christ;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/romans/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />For you also are of them, called by Yeshua The Messiah.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/romans/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />among whom are you also the called of Jesus Christ,<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/romans/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />among whom ye are also called of Jesus Christ:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/romans/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />among whom are ye also the called of Jesus Christ.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/romans/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />among whom Jesus Christ has also called you:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/romans/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />among whom you also, called, as you have been, to belong to Jesus Christ, are numbered:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/romans/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />among whom also are ye <i>the</i> called of Jesus Christ:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/romans/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />among whom are ye also the called of Jesus Christ;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/romans/1-6.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KIZs4GUMn-g?start=41" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/romans/1.htm">Greeting the Saints in Rome</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">5</span>Through Him and on behalf of His name, we received grace and apostleship to call all those among the Gentiles to the obedience that comes from faith. <span class="reftext">6</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymeis (PPro-N2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">And you</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">also</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: este (V-PIA-2P) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">are</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">among</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hois (RelPro-DNP) -- Who, which, what, that. ">those who are</a> <a href="/greek/2822.htm" title="2822: klētoi (Adj-NMP) -- From the same as klesis; invited, i.e. Appointed, or, a saint.">called</a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsou (N-GMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">to belong to Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/5547.htm" title="5547: Christou (N-GMS) -- Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.">Christ.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">7</span>To all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-28.htm">Romans 8:28-30</a></span><br />And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose. / For those God foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brothers. / And those He predestined, He also called; those He called, He also justified; those He justified, He also glorified.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-9.htm">1 Corinthians 1:9</a></span><br />God, who has called you into fellowship with His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/4-1.htm">Ephesians 4:1</a></span><br />As a prisoner in the Lord, then, I urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling you have received:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_thessalonians/2-14.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:14</a></span><br />To this He called you through our gospel, so that you may share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">1 Peter 2:9</a></span><br />But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-2.htm">1 Corinthians 1:2</a></span><br />To the church of God in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be holy, together with all those everywhere who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, their Lord and ours:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/1-18.htm">Ephesians 1:18</a></span><br />I ask that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you may know the hope of His calling, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/3-14.htm">Philippians 3:14</a></span><br />I press on toward the goal to win the prize of God’s heavenly calling in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/1-9.htm">2 Timothy 1:9</a></span><br />He has saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works, but by His own purpose and by the grace He granted us in Christ Jesus before time began.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/2-12.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:12</a></span><br />encouraging you, comforting you, and urging you to walk in a manner worthy of God, who calls you into His own kingdom and glory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/3-1.htm">1 John 3:1</a></span><br />Behold what manner of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God. And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/1-15.htm">Galatians 1:15</a></span><br />But when God, who set me apart from my mother’s womb and called me by His grace, was pleased<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-15.htm">Colossians 3:15</a></span><br />Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for to this you were called as members of one body. And be thankful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/3-1.htm">Hebrews 3:1</a></span><br />Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, set your focus on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jude/1-1.htm">Jude 1:1</a></span><br />Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and a brother of James, To those who are called, loved by God the Father, and kept in Jesus Christ:</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Among whom are you also the called of Jesus Christ:</p><p class="hdg">are ye also.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ephesians/1-11.htm">Ephesians 1:11</a></b></br> In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/colossians/1-6.htm">Colossians 1:6,21</a></b></br> Which is come unto you, as <i>it is</i> in all the world; and bringeth forth fruit, as <i>it doth</i> also in you, since the day ye heard <i>of it</i>, and knew the grace of God in truth: … </p><p class="hdg">the called.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/8-28.htm">Romans 8:28-30</a></b></br> And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to <i>his</i> purpose… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/9-24.htm">Romans 9:24</a></b></br> Even us, whom he hath called, not of the Jews only, but also of the Gentiles?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/1-9.htm">1 Corinthians 1:9</a></b></br> God <i>is</i> faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/27-23.htm">Belong</a> <a href="/romans/1-4.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/mark/9-41.htm">Christ's</a> <a href="/acts/21-16.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/acts/17-4.htm">Including</a> <a href="/romans/1-4.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/romans/1-4.htm">Marked</a> <a href="/acts/19-7.htm">Numbered</a> <a href="/acts/28-26.htm">Way</a> <a href="/acts/27-31.htm">Yourselves</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/romans/7-4.htm">Belong</a> <a href="/romans/1-7.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/romans/5-8.htm">Christ's</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-2.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/2-10.htm">Including</a> <a href="/romans/1-7.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/romans/1-7.htm">Marked</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-19.htm">Numbered</a> <a href="/romans/1-10.htm">Way</a> <a href="/romans/6-11.htm">Yourselves</a><div class="vheading2">Romans 1</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/1-1.htm">Paul commends his calling to the Romans;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/1-9.htm">and his desire to come to them.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/1-16.htm">What his gospel is.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/1-18.htm">God is angry with sin.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/1-21.htm">What were the sins of mankind.</a></span><br></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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The letter to the Romans is addressed to both Jewish and Gentile Christians, highlighting the universal nature of the gospel. The use of "you also" suggests that the Roman believers share in the same calling and privileges as other Christians, regardless of their ethnic or cultural background. This reflects the early church's struggle and eventual acceptance of Gentiles as equal members of the faith community, as seen in <a href="/acts/15.htm">Acts 15</a> during the Jerusalem Council.<p><b>who are called</b><br>The concept of being "called" is significant in biblical theology, indicating a divine initiative. In the New Testament, this calling is often associated with God's sovereign choice and grace, as seen in passages like <a href="/ephesians/1-4.htm">Ephesians 1:4-5</a>, where believers are chosen before the foundation of the world. This calling is not based on human merit but on God's purpose and grace, underscoring the doctrine of election. The calling also implies a response, as believers are called to live in a manner worthy of their calling (<a href="/ephesians/4.htm">Ephesians 4:1</a>).<p><b>to belong to Jesus Christ.</b><br>Belonging to Jesus Christ signifies a personal and communal relationship with the Savior. This relationship is central to Christian identity, as believers are united with Christ in His death and resurrection (<a href="/romans/6-3.htm">Romans 6:3-5</a>). The phrase also implies ownership and allegiance, as Christians are no longer their own but have been bought with a price (<a href="/1_corinthians/6-19.htm">1 Corinthians 6:19-20</a>). This belonging is both a privilege and a responsibility, as it calls believers to live in obedience to Christ and to reflect His character in their lives. The idea of belonging to Christ also connects to the imagery of the church as the body of Christ, with each member playing a vital role in the community of faith (<a href="/1_corinthians/12-12.htm">1 Corinthians 12:12-27</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a></b><br>The apostle who authored the Book of Romans, addressing the believers in Rome.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/b/believers_in_rome.htm">Believers in Rome</a></b><br>The recipients of Paul's letter, consisting of both Jewish and Gentile Christians.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a></b><br>The central figure of Christianity, to whom believers are called to belong.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/r/rome.htm">Rome</a></b><br>The capital of the Roman Empire, a significant city for early Christianity.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_calling.htm">The Calling</a></b><br>The divine invitation extended to believers to belong to Jesus Christ.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_our_calling.htm">Understanding Our Calling</a></b><br>Recognize that being called to belong to Jesus Christ is a divine invitation that comes with purpose and responsibility.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/identity_in_christ.htm">Identity in Christ</a></b><br>Embrace your identity as one who belongs to Jesus, which provides assurance and a sense of belonging in the family of God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_out_the_calling.htm">Living Out the Calling</a></b><br>Strive to live a life that reflects the calling you have received, demonstrating Christ-like character and values.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_among_believers.htm">Unity Among Believers</a></b><br>Acknowledge that this calling unites all believers, regardless of background, into one body in Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/responding_to_the_call.htm">Responding to the Call</a></b><br>Actively respond to God's call by engaging in spiritual disciplines, serving others, and sharing the gospel.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_romans_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Romans 1</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_jesus_christ_and_christ_jesus_differ.htm">What is the difference between Jesus Christ and Christ Jesus?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_known_about_chorazin,_bethsaida.htm">What does 'you are not your own' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_military_imagery_conflict_with_christ.htm">2 Timothy 2:3-4 - Does using military imagery to describe Christian life conflict with Christ's teachings on peace and nonviolence elsewhere in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_are_believers_'released'_from_the_law.htm">How can Romans 7:1-6 claim that believers are 'released' from the Law when elsewhere Scripture upholds its importance?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/romans/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(6) <span class= "bld">Among whom are ye also.</span>--It is, perhaps, best not to put a comma at "also." Among these Gentile churches, to which I am specially commissioned, you Romans too are called to the same obedience of faith, and therefore I have the more right to address you.<p><span class= "bld">Called</span> <span class= "bld">of Jesus Christ</span>--<span class= "ital">i.e.,</span> not "called <span class= "ital">by</span> Jesus Christ," but "called and so belonging to Jesus Christ," "your Master's own elect ones." (Comp. LXX., <a href="/1_kings/1-41.htm" title="And Adonijah and all the guests that were with him heard it as they had made an end of eating. And when Joab heard the sound of the trumpet, he said, Why is this noise of the city being in an uproar?">1Kings 1:41</a>, where the words "guests of Adonijah" are in the Greek "called of Adonijah.")<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/romans/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 6.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Among whom are ye also, called ones of Jesus Christ</span>; and therefore included in my apostolic mission. Here the parenthetic passage ends, ver. 7 being the sequence of ver. 1. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/romans/1-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">[And] you</span><br /><span class="grk">ὑμεῖς</span> <span class="translit">(hymeis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> </span><span class="str2">You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">also</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">are</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐστε</span> <span class="translit">(este)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> </span><span class="str2">I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">among</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐν</span> <span class="translit">(en)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> </span><span class="str2">In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">those who are</span><br /><span class="grk">οἷς</span> <span class="translit">(hois)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Relative Pronoun - Dative Neuter Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">called</span><br /><span class="grk">κλητοὶ</span> <span class="translit">(klētoi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2822.htm">Strong's 2822: </a> </span><span class="str2">From the same as klesis; invited, i.e. Appointed, or, a saint.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[to belong to] Jesus</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἰησοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(Iēsou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> </span><span class="str2">Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Christ.</span><br /><span class="grk">Χριστοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(Christou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5547.htm">Strong's 5547: </a> </span><span class="str2">Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. 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