Romans 14:6

14:6 The one who observes the day does it for the Lord. The ¹  one who eats, eats for the Lord because he gives thanks to God, and the one who abstains from eating abstains for the Lord, and he gives thanks to God.

Romans 1:8

Paul’s Desire to Visit Rome

1:8 First of all, ²  I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is proclaimed throughout the whole world.

Romans 1:21

1:21 For although they knew God, they did not glorify him as God or give him thanks, but they became futile in their thoughts and their senseless hearts ³  were darkened.

Romans 16:4

16:4 who risked their own necks for my life. Not only I, but all the churches of the Gentiles are grateful to them.

[14:6]  ¹ tn Here καί (kai) has not been translated because of differences between Greek and English style.

[1:8]  ² tn Grk “First.” Paul never mentions a second point, so J. B. Phillips translated “I must begin by telling you….”

[1:21]  ³ tn Grk “heart.”