Bible dictionary for children
Saint
Saint means someone set apart for God.
In simple words
What does it mean?
Saint means someone set apart for God. In Paul's letters it often refers to the whole community of believers, not only unusually famous Christians.
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Does this use of saint refer only to one famous person?
An example from the Bible
Romans addresses people called to be saints. The word describes belonging to God and a calling to live accordingly.
Read Romans 1:7 ↗A little more to explore
Bible context & readings +
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Related reading: Romans 1:7
to all who are in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.
