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Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 2:28-29

The religion of the flesh exchanged for the religion of the spirit. It is difficult for us to understand all that was meant by this assertion. The apostle was a Hebrew of the Hebrews, and we know, from the general tenor of his writings, how highly he valued the religion in which he had been trained, and how warmly he was attached to the race from which he sprang. That those who remained Jews in faith, who gloried in having Abraham as their father, and who prized as their own peculiar... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 2:28-29

Heartfelt religion. Religion may be conceived of as external or internal. According to the former view, we regard the religious man as one who in the sight of others observes the ceremonies of religion, attends Divine service, and conforms to the outward ordinances of Scripture. According to the latter view, we think of the heart of the man as moved by inward impulses, affected by certain sentiments, forming religious resolves, and conscious of holy affections. I. A GENERAL MISTAKE ... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 2:29

But he is a Jew - He comes up to the design of the Jewish institution; he manifests truly what it is to be a Jew.Which is one inwardly - Who is “in heart” a Jew. Who has the true spirit, and fulfils the design of their being separated as a special people. This passage proves that the design of separating them was not merely to perform certain external rites, or to conform to external observances, but to be a people holy in heart and in life. It cannot be denied that this design was not... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Romans 2:28-29

Romans 2:28-29. For he is not a Jew In the most important sense, that is, one of God’s beloved people; or a true child of Abraham, to whom the promise belongs, and one that God will own for a true member of his church; who is one outwardly Only; or one of Abraham’s posterity, according to the flesh, and enjoys the outward privileges belonging to that relation. Neither is that circumcision The chief and true circumcision, acceptable to God; which is outward in the flesh Consists only... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Romans 2:1-29

The Jewish world (2:1-29)Not only are pagan Gentiles under God’s condemnation, Jews are also. Jews find fault with their Gentile neighbours, yet they do the same things themselves (2:1). They know that God is just and that he punishes sin. Therefore, when they suffer no immediate punishment for their behaviour, they think that God approves of them and will not punish them. They do not realize that in his kindness and patience he is giving them time to repent (2-4).Those who increase their sin... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Romans 2:29

inwardly = in (Greek. en) secret. the . Omit. spirit . App-101 . of . Greek. ek . App-104 . read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Romans 2:29

Romans 2:29. Whose praise is not of men— Perhaps here is a reference to the etymology of the wordJew, it being derived from thename of Judah, which signifies praise. See Genesis 29:35; Genesis 49:8. We have observed, in the note on Rom 2:1 that there is a secret comparison of the Jews and Gentiles, which runs through what St. Paul says of them in this and the preceding chapter. Inferences.—Miserable are those judges, preachers, masters, &c. who, in arraigning others, condemn themselves. It... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Romans 2:29

25-29. For circumcision—that is, One's being within the covenant of which circumcision was the outward sign and seal. verily profiteth, if thou keep the law—if the inward reality correspond to the outward sign. but if, &c.—that is, "Otherwise, thou art no better than the uncircumcised heathen." read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Romans 2:17-29

2. The guilt of the Jews 2:17-29Even though the Jews had the advantages of the Mosaic Law and circumcision, their arrogance and fruitlessness offset these advantages. Divinely revealed religion is no substitute for trust and obedience toward God. Romans 2:17-29 are similar to Romans 1:18-32. In Romans 2:17-29, Paul showed that Jews are guilty before God just as he formerly proved all humanity guilty. In both sections he pointed out that man knew the truth but rejected it and consequently became... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Romans 2:28-29

We now discover a second reason Paul chose to address his fellow Israelites as Jews in this section (Romans 2:17-29). Not only was "Jew" a title that non-Jews used to describe Israelites, but the word "Jew" comes from the name "Judah," which means "praise." Paul was saying the person who really praises God is not one who merely wears the label of circumcision but one who really obeys God. Such a person has a circumcised heart (cf. Deuteronomy 30:6; Jeremiah 4:4; Jeremiah 9:25-26; Ezekiel 44:9).... read more

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