Although Paul in 56 C.E. had not yet visited Rome, he evidently knew many Christians there, since in his letter he addressed a number of them by name.
Ehkki Paulus 56. aastal m.a.j. polnud veel Roomas käinud, teadis ta nähtavasti paljusid sealseid kristlasi, sest ta nimetas oma kirjas neist mitmeid nimepidi.