Romans 10:13 ASV

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 10:13

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

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 10:13

name . See Acts 2:38 . Lord . App-98 . Quoted from Joel 2:32 . read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Romans 10:13

Romans 10:13. Whosoever shall call, &c.— Believing in Christ, or God, Rom 10:11 and calling upon him, Rom 10:12-14 are in effect the same thing, as calling upon God necessarilysupposes faith in him; and he who duly believes in Christ, has such a sense of his dependence upon divine grace, that he looks unto and trusts in the power and goodness of his God alone for happiness; which is the true religion of the Gospel. Bishop Pearson argues at large from this verse, that if Christ be not here... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Romans 10:13

13. For—saith the scripture whosoever—The expression is emphatic, "Everyone whosoever" shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved— ( :-); quoted also by Peter, in his great Pentecostal sermon ( :-), with evident application to Christ. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Romans 10:8-15

2. The remedy for rejection 10:8-15 read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Romans 10:13

The "Lord" of Joel 2:32 is the same as the "Lord Jesus Christ." Peter also appealed to Joel 2:32 in his Pentecost sermon for the same reason Paul did here (Acts 2:21). Both apostles wanted to show that the door of salvation is open to everyone. When the elect call on God they are responding to His calling of them (Romans 8:28-30). The only prayer of an unbeliever that God has promised to answer is this prayer for salvation, though He sometimes graciously answers other prayers that they... read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Romans 10:13

10:13 saved. (g-16) See Joel 2:32 . read more