“Among whom are ye also the called of Jesus Christ:”
And you also are among those Gentiles who are called to belong to Jesus Christ. The Roman believers are situated within this universal scope of redemption. Called (klētoi) echoes Paul's earlier language of his own calling; they too are appointed by God's purpose. The phrase belong to Jesus Christ speaks of ownership and allegiance, the recognition of Christ's lordship over their lives and identities.
Church Fathers on Romans 1:6
“Among whom are you also the called of Jesus Christ.” That is, along with whom you also are: and he does not say, that he called the others with you, but you with the others. For if in Christ Jesus there is neither bond nor free, much less is there king and private man. For even you were called and did not come over of yourselves.
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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