Romans 1:6

“Among whom are ye also, etc..] The Romans, though they were the chief, were among the nations of the world to whom the apostles were sent; and since Paul was called to be an apostle, and had, as others, grace and apostleship, and particularly the apostleship of the uncircumcision, or was ordained a teacher of the Gentiles, more especially he was an apostle to them, and as such was to be regarded by them. This seems to point out what they were originally; they were among all nations which lay in darkness; and were without Christ and hope, and God in the world; but now, the called of Jesus Christ. The calling here spoken of is not to an office, or a mere external one by the ministry of the…”

“Among whom are ye also--that is, along with others; for the apostle ascribes nothing special to the Church of Rome (compare Co1 14:36) [BENGEL]. the called--(See on Rom 8:30). of Christ Jesus--that is, either called "by Him" (Joh 5:25), or the called "belonging to Him"; "Christ's called ones." Perhaps this latter sense is best supported, but one hardly knows which to prefer.”

“Among whom - That is, among the Gentiles who had become obedient to the Christian faith in accordance with the design of the gospel, Romans 1:8. This proves that the church at Rome was made up partly at least, if not mainly, of Gentiles or pagans. This is fully proved in the xvith. chapter by the names of the persons whom Paul salutes. The called of Jesus Christ - Those whom Jesus Christ has called to be his followers. The word “called” (see Romans 1:1) denotes not merely an external invitation to privilege, but it also denotes the “internal” or “effectual” call which secures conformity to the will of him who calls, and is thus synonymous with the name Christians, or believers. That true…”

“Among whom - The nations brought to the obedience of faith. Are ye also - But St. Paul gives them no preeminence above others. Romans 1:7”

“are ye also: Eph 1:11; Col 1:6, Col 1:21 the called: Rom 8:28-30, Rom 9:24; Co1 1:9; Gal 1:6; Th1 2:12; Th2 2:14; Ti2 1:9; Heb 3:1; Pe1 2:9, Pe1 2:21; Pe2 1:10; Rev 17:14 Romans 1:7”