KJV ORIGINAL
For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse promises that anyone who genuinely calls out to God for salvation will be rescued and made right with Him.
📚 Historical Context
Paul wrote this letter to Christians in Rome around 57 AD, addressing tensions between Jewish and Gentile believers. In this chapter, Paul is explaining that salvation through faith in Christ is available to all people, not just the Jewish nation. He's quoting from the Old Testament prophet Joel to show that God's plan of salvation has always been inclusive.
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