Romans 1:7

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To all that be in Rome, beloved [1] [2] [3] of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. [4]

  1. The original word for beloved (agapetos) means dearly loved, esteemed, favorite and worthy of love. It is closely related to a verb (agapao) that means to be well pleased or fond of or contented.
  2. This word captures God’s heart for you. Your heavenly Father is fond of you. You are his esteemed favorite and he is well pleased with you.
  3. He looks at you with a feeling of deep contentment knowing that you are his dearly loved child.
  4. King James Version