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Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Romans 16:16

16. Salute one another with an holy kiss—So 1 Corinthians 16:20; 1 Thessalonians 5:26; 1 Peter 5:14. The custom prevailed among the Jews, and doubtless came from the East, where it still obtains. Its adoption into the Christian churches, as the symbol of a higher fellowship than it had ever expressed before, was probably as immediate as it was natural. In this case the apostle's desire seems to be that on receipt of his epistle, with its salutations, they should in this manner expressly testify... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Romans 16:17

17. Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned—"which ye learned." and avoid them—The fomentors of "divisions" here referred to are probably those who were unfriendly to the truths taught in this epistle, while those who caused "offenses" were probably those referred to in Romans 14:15 as haughtily disregarding the prejudices of the weak. The direction as to both is, first, to "mark" such, lest the evil should be done... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Romans 16:18

18. For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ—"our Lord Christ" appears to be the true reading. but their own belly—not in the grosset sense, but as "living for low ends of their own" (compare Philippians 3:19). and by good words and fair speeches deceive the simple—the unwary, the unsuspecting. (See Proverbs 14:15). read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Romans 16:19

19. For your obedience—that is, tractableness is come abroad unto all. I am glad therefore on your behalf—"I rejoice therefore over you," seems the true reading. but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple—"harmless," as in Matthew 10:16, from which the warning is taken. concerning—"unto" evil—"Your reputation among the churches for subjection to the teaching ye have received is to me sufficient ground of confidence in you; but ye need the serpent's wisdom to discriminate... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Romans 16:20

20. And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly—The apostle encourages the Romans to persevere in resisting the wiles of the devil with the assurance that, as good soldiers of Jesus Christ, they are "shortly" to receive their discharge, and have the satisfaction of "putting their feet upon the neck" of that formidable enemy—symbol familiar, probably, in all languages to express not only the completeness of the defeat, but the abject humiliation of the conquered foe. (See... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Romans 16:21

21. Timotheus, my work-fellow—"my fellow labourer"; see :-. The apostle mentions him here rather than in the opening address to this church, as he had not been at Rome [BENGEL]. and Lucius—not Luke, for the fuller form of "Lucas" is not "Lucius" but "Lucanus." The person meant seems to be "Lucius of Cyrene," who was among the "prophets and teachers" at Antioch with our apostle, before he was summoned into the missionary field (Acts 13:1). and Jason—See Acts 13:1- :. He had probably accompanied... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Romans 16:3-16

2. Various greetings to Christians in Rome 16:3-16It may seem unusual that Paul knew so many people by name in the church in Rome since he had never visited it. However travel in the Roman Empire was fairly easy during Paul’s lifetime. Probably he had met some of these people elsewhere and knew others of them by reputation.Most of the names are Latin or Greek, but some of these people were evidently Jews who, like Paul, also had Greek or Latin names (e.g., Romans 16:7; Romans 16:11). In his... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Romans 16:8-15

Those of the household of Aristobulus (Romans 16:10) were probably his slaves (household servants). Since Paul did not greet Aristobulus himself, this man may have been an unbeliever. Tryphena (Romans 16:12, "dainty") and Tryphosa ("delicate") may have been sisters. Both names derive from the verb truphao meaning to live delicately or luxuriously (cf. James 5:5). Rufus (Romans 16:13) may have been the son of Simon of Cyrene, who carried Jesus’ cross (cf. Mark 15:21). Rufus’ mother may have been... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Romans 16:14-27

VII. CONCLUSION 15:14-16:27The conclusion of the epistle corresponds to its introduction (Romans 1:1-17; cf. Romans 15:14 and Romans 1:8; Romans 15:15-21 and Romans 1:3; Romans 1:13; Romans 15:22 and Romans 1:13 a; Romans 15:27 and Romans 1:14; Romans 15:29 and Romans 1:11-12; and Romans 15:30-32 and Romans 1:9-10). Both sections deal with matters of personal interest to Paul and frame his exposition of the righteousness of God (cf. 1 Corinthians 1:1-9; 1 Corinthians 16:5-24). However in both... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Romans 16:16

The "holy kiss" was and is a common affectionate greeting expressing mutual love, forgiveness, and unity in Christ. Paul relayed the greetings of all the churches he represented.Paul’s acknowledgement of his co-workers (Romans 16:3; Romans 16:9; cf. Romans 16:7) shows that he was not a "lone ranger" minister. The number of women mentioned in these verses argues against the view of some that Paul was a woman-hater. Obviously women played important roles in the ministry of the early church, and... read more

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Romans 16:16

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Romans 16:17

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Romans 16:18

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Romans 16:19

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Romans 16:20

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Romans 16:21

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Romans 16:3-16

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Romans 16:8-15

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Romans 16:14-27

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Romans 16:16

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