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Romans 10:9 — Bible Verse Meaning & Context

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Read in chapter context · Romans 10

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WEB · World English Bible

"that if you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved."

KJV · King James Version

"That3754 if1437 thou shalt confess3670 with1722 thy4675 mouth4750 the Lord2962 Jesus2424, and2532 shalt believe4100 in1722 thine4675 heart2588 that3754 God2316 hath raised1453 him846 from1537 the dead3498, thou shalt be saved4982."

How the translations differ: The WEB is a modern public-domain revision of the 1901 ASV; the KJV dates to 1611. The KJV uses thou, shalt, thy, thine, while the WEB renders these as you, will, your. Both translate the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text — the differences are stylistic, not theological.

In context

Romans 10:9 in Romans 10

A Bible verse rarely stands alone. Here is Romans 10:9 read with the verses immediately before and after — the surrounding flow of Romans 10. Read the full chapter →

v.7 or, ‘Who will descend into the abyss?’ (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead.)”
v.8 But what does it say? “The word is near you, in your mouth, and in your heart”; that is, the word of faith, which we preach:
v.9 that if you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
v.10 For with the heart, one believes unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
v.11 For the Scripture says, “Whoever believes in him will not be disappointed.”

Book background

About the Book of Romans

Testament: New Testament
Genre: Pauline epistle
Author: Paul the apostle
Date written: c. 57 AD
Audience: The Christians at Rome (whom Paul had not yet met)
Chapters: 16

Romans is Paul's most systematic exposition of the gospel — that all have sinned, are justified freely by faith in Christ apart from works, are united with Him in His death and resurrection, and live by the Spirit in confident assurance ("nothing can separate us from the love of God" — chapter 8). It has transformed every major Christian revival in history.

Setting: Written from Corinth on the eve of Paul's final trip to Jerusalem.

Key themes: righteousness · faith · justification · sin · gospel

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Memorisation aid

How to memorise Romans 10:9

Romans 10:9 contains 28 words in 3 clauses. Learn one clause at a time, then chain them. The first-letter mnemonic (FLM) under each clause is a memory hook — once you can speak the FLM from memory, the full clause follows.

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that if you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord

TIYWCW
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and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead

ABIYHT
3

you will be saved.

YWBS

Frequently asked

FAQ about Romans 10:9

What does Romans 10:9 say?

Romans 10:9 reads: "that if you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved." — from the New Testament, Romans (Pauline epistle). The full verse is shown above with both the World English Bible (WEB) and King James Version (KJV) translations side by side.

What book of the Bible is Romans 10:9 in?

Romans 10:9 is in the book of Romans, traditionally attributed to Paul the apostle and written around c. 57 AD. Romans is pauline epistle in the New Testament, originally addressed to The Christians at Rome (whom Paul had not yet met). Best known for "the just shall live by faith" and Romans 8:28.

What is the difference between Romans 10:9 in WEB and KJV?

Romans 10:9 in the World English Bible (WEB) reads: "that if you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.". The King James Version (KJV) reads: "That3754 if1437 thou shalt confess3670 with1722 thy4675 mouth4750 the Lord2962 Jesus2424, and2532 shalt believe4100 in1722 thine4675 heart2588 that3754 God2316 hath raised1453 him846 from1537 the dead3498, thou shalt be saved4982.". The WEB is a modern public-domain translation that updates the KJV's 1611 English while keeping a similar formal-equivalence style. Both render the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text.

How long is Romans 10:9?

Romans 10:9 is 28 words in the WEB translation (140 characters), broken into 3 clauses. It is a longer verse, often broken into smaller phrases for memorisation. Estimated reading time is about 8 seconds.

How can I memorise Romans 10:9?

To memorise Romans 10:9, split it into its 3 natural clauses and learn one at a time. Repeat the full verse out loud five times, then write it from memory. Saving the verse as a photo wallpaper using our verse image studio helps daily review — the visual association with a memorable background dramatically improves recall.

Why does Romans 10:9 matter in Romans?

How can I apply Romans 10:9 today?

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