“Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God,”
Cross references: : Acts 13:1 The first part of the Epistle containing a most profitable preface unto verse 16. He moving the Romans to give diligent ear unto him in that he showeth that he cometh not in his own name, but as God’s messenger unto the Gentiles, entreateth with them of the weightiest matter, that is promised long since by God, by many fit witnesses, and now at length performed indeed. A Minister, for this word servant, is not taken in this place, as set against this word, Freeman, but declareth his ministry and office. Whereas he said before in a general term, that he was a minister, now he cometh to a more special name, and saith that he is an Apostle, and that he took not upon him this office of his own lead, but being called of God, and therefore in this his writing to the Romans, doeth nothing but his duty. Appointed of God to preach the Gospel.