Romans 10:12-13 ASV

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 10:11-13

Lordship and riches. This passage exhibits the identity of the old covenant and the new. Paul quotes from the prophecies of Isaiah and Joel, in such a manner as to show, not only that he acknowledged the inspired authority of those writers, but also that he regarded words of promise uttered in the former dispensation as valid in the later. The language quoted harmonizes with the widest conceptions of the Divine benevolence, and must have been adduced with especial satisfaction by one so... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 10:11-21

What follows to the end of the chapter is abruptly expressed, in such wise as to render difficult a clear exposition of the intended argument. It seems (as in other parts of the Epistle) as if St. Paul had dictated rapidly, and without pausing to consider whether readers would easily follow the thoughts of which his own mind was full. First, having done with his illustrations from the Pentateuch, he resumes the line of thought expressed at the end of Romans 10:4 , by παντὶ τῷ πιστεύοντι... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 10:12

Spiritual enrichment. The experience of the apostle was sufficiently large to enable him with confidence to make this sweeping assertion. And the experience of the Church of Christ, through the many centuries which have elapsed since St. Paul thus wrote, enables Christians to make the same assertion with undiminished confidence. In fact, the actual proofs at our disposal and command are overwhelming, both in number and in appropriateness; for, whilst the bestowal of Divine and spiritual... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 10:12

The nature and beneficence of God. Many surface-distinctions between the Jew and Greek may be drawn by men, but none are recognized by God in such wise as to incapacitate some members of the race for seeking salvation at his hands. The text furnishes the basis for such a statement of universal salvability, in its clear enunciation of the nature of God. By implication it negatives many theories when it asserts that "the same Lord is Lord of all," and the following clause contains... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 10:12-21

The universality of the gospel. The favour of God is free. But the apostle has already indicated another antagonism to the ignorant zeal of his people: the favour of God, being free, is free for all ( Romans 10:4 , Romans 10:11 ). As Godet says, "Paul has justified the matter of his preaching, salvation by grace; he now justifies its extension'' He here sets forth the universality of the gospel as evident from its very freeness, as anticipated by the Law, as consistent with the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 10:12-21

The natural history of faith. From an account of the plan of salvation as faith in and confession of a risen Saviour, the apostle, in the verses now before us, proceeds to consider the natural history of the faith which Jew and Gentile are led to place in the one Lord. For it is most important to know how faith is induced. And here we notice— I. THE RISEN LORD IS WITHIN EVERY ONE 'S CALL . ( Romans 10:12 , Romans 10:13 .) There is no difference in his accessibility... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 10:13

For whosoever shall call upon the Name of the Lord shall be saved ( Joel 2:32 ). The text from Joel is in a passage which is distinctly Messianic; the same that is quoted by St. Peter ( Acts 2:16 ) as fulfilled on the Day of Pentecost. Hence, and from the fact of πᾶς ὃς ἂν being emphatic in the original, it is well quoted by the apostle as supplementing the previous one from Isaiah, and as conclusive for his argument. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 10:12

For there is no difference - In the previous verse Paul had quoted a passage from Isaiah 28:16, which says that “everyone” (Greek, πᾶς pas) that believeth shall not be ashamed; that is, everyone of every nation and kindred. This implies that it was not to be confined to the Jews. This thought he now further illustrates and confirms by expressly declaring that there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek. This doctrine it was one main design of the Epistle to establish, and it is fully... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 10:13

For whosoever shall call ... - This sentiment is found substantially in Joel 2:32, “And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be delivered.” This is expressly applied to the times of the gospel, by Peter, in Acts 2:21; see the note on that place. To call on the name of the Lord is the same as to call on the Lord himself. The word “name” is often used in this manner. “The name of the Lord is a strong tower, etc.;” Proverbs 18:10. “The name of the God of... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Romans 10:11-13

Romans 10:11-13. For the Scripture saith, &c. He proceeds to prove, by the Scriptures, the saving effects of faith and confession, spoken of in the two last verses. He refers to Isaiah 28:16, and perhaps also to Psalms 25:3. Or, he means, that this is the general doctrine of the Scriptures: Whosoever believeth on him Whether Jew or Gentile; shall not be ashamed Disappointed of his expectation of salvation, or put to confusion in any imaginable circumstance. For there is no... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 10:11-13

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 10:11-21

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 10:12

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 10:12

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 10:12-21

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 10:12-21

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 10:13

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 10:12

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 10:13

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Romans 10:11-13

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