Romanos 10:1-11:36 NVIPT

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 10:1-11

Confession of a risen Saviour. In the previous chapter we saw a Christian patriot lamenting that so many of his fellow-countrymen, through rejecting God's mercy manifested in Christ Jesus, were becoming mere vessels of wrath fitted for destruction. At the same time, he sees in Divine sovereignty, its incidence and its justice, the real clue to the philosophy of history and the progress of the world. In the present chapter he discusses the rejection of Israel and its reasons, and the nature... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 10:1-21

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 10:1

Brethren - This expression seems intended particularly for the Jews, his ancient friends, fellow-worshippers, and kinsmen, but who had embraced the Christian faith. It is an expression of tenderness and affection, denoting his deep interest in their welfare.My heart’s desire - The word “desire” εὐδοκία eudokia means benevolence, and the expression, “my heart’s desire,” means my earnest and sincere wish.Prayer to God - He not only cherished this feeling but he expressed in a desire to God. He... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Romans 10:1-3

Romans 10:1-3. Brethren, my heart’s desire, &c. Here the apostle proceeds to show the cause of that rejection of the Jews which he had spoken of in the preceding chapter, namely, their rejecting that way of obtaining righteousness and salvation appointed by God. And lest they should suppose he spoke out of prejudice and ill-will to them, he professes his earnest desire for their salvation. And my prayer to God for Israel is, that they may be saved He would not have prayed for this had... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Romans 10:1-21

Israel responsible for its own loss (9:30-10:21)Whatever God’s purposes may be, the Jews are still responsible for their own loss. They cannot say God has rejected them. They have rejected God. Gentiles, who have no law, are justified by faith, and Jews can be too, if they will believe instead of trying to win God’s favour through keeping the law. They will not accept that the way of salvation for them is the same as for the Gentiles - through faith in Christ (30-33). Paul wants the Jews to be... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Romans 10:1

desire . Greek. eudokia. See Luke 2:14 , and compare, Ephesians 1:5 , Ephesians 1:9 . Philippians 1:1 , Philippians 1:15 ; Philippians 2:13 . 2 Thessalonians 1:11 . prayer . App-134 . to . App-104 . God . App-98 . for . App-104 . Israel . The texts read them. that, &c . = for (Greek. eis) salvation. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Romans 10:1

In the previous chapter, Paul vindicated the righteousness of God, showing the justice of his rejecting Israel and taking up the Gentiles, and including them along with the Jews and all people, as beneficiaries of the gospel of peace; and, in this chapter, Paul stressed the fact that the rejection of Israel as a nation from having any further covenant, as a nation, with God, had not affected in any manner the status of Jews as individuals, who, exactly like all others, are called to enjoy the... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Romans 10:1

1. Brethren, my heart's desire—The word here expresses "entire complacency," that in which the heart would experience full satisfaction. and prayer—"supplication." to God for Israel—"for them" is the true reading; the subject being continued from the close of the preceding chapter. is, that they may be saved—"for their salvation." Having before poured forth the anguish of his soul at the general unbelief of his nation and its dreadful consequences ( :-), he here expresses in the most emphatic... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Romans 10:1

This pericope opens with Paul returning to his feelings of compassionate concern for his fellow Israelites’ salvation (Romans 9:1-3). Mention of their deliberate rejection of Christ (Romans 9:32-33) evidently triggered this emotional expression."The reality of his love is seen in the fact that he prayed for them." [Note: Mounce, pp. 206-7.] read more