Romans 15:18-20 NASB

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 15:20

Verse 20 20.Thus striving to preach the gospel, etc. As it was necessary for Paul not only to prove himself to be the servant of Christ and a pastor of the Christian Church, but also to show his title to the character and office of an Apostle, that he might gain the attention of the Romans, he mentions here the proper and peculiar distinction of the apostleship; for the work of an Apostle is to propagate the gospel where it had not been preached, according to that command, “Go ye, preach the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 15:5-33

The Divine character in relation to the human. "The God of patience and consolation;" "the God of hope;" "the God of peace." The great object of Christ's coming into the world was to save sinners. He does this by revealing God. He is Emmanuel, "God with us." "No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, who is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him." Christ reveals the Divine character. He reveals it in his teaching—the Divine holiness. He reveals it in his... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 15:7-27

The mutual relationship of Jews and Gentiles. The apostle tries further to heal any existing differences between the various sections of the Christian community at Rome, and still further to enforce the duties of charity, self-denial, and mutual helpfulness, by reminding them of how much they have in common. This is the true method of uniting Christians. Some Christians think they will succeed in bringing others to their view of the truth by exposing the errors of those who differ from... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 15:14-33

I. Expression of confidence in the general disposition of the Roman Christians, and of the writer's desire to visit them, and his intentions in accordance with that desire. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 15:14-33

Farewell words. The apostle in these verses touches, as at the first (see Romans 1:1-15 ), on his personal relations to the Church at Rome. And he reintroduces the subject with much delicate courtesy. He may have seemed to be speaking somewhat boldly, to have assumed a knowledge and goodness superior to theirs: not so! They, he was sure, were "full of goodness, filled with all knowledge," and therefore "able to admonish one another." But he might at least remind them of what they knew;... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 15:14-33

The apostle's programme. The didactic and hortatory portions of the Epistle are now over, and a few personal explanations and salutations are all that remain. They need not detain us long. And here we have— I. PAUL 'S REASONS FOR WRITING TO THE ROMANS . ( Romans 15:14-21 .) It is not because the Church at Rome is deficient in either knowledge or preaching power. The list in last chapter shows how many able men and women composed the Church. But the reason is: 1. ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 15:18-19

For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought through me unto the obedience of the Gentiles (meaning, I will not dare to speak, of any mere doings of my own, but only of those in which the power of Christ working through my ministry has been displayed) by word and deed, by the power of signs and wonders ( i.e. displays of miraculous power. It is noteworthy how St. Paul alludes incidentally in his letters to such "signs and wonders" having accompanied his... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 15:20

Yea (or, but ) , so striving (or, earnestly desiring, or making it my aim. The word is φιλοτιμούμενον , cf. 2 Corinthians 5:1-21 . 9; 1 Thessalonians 4:11 ) to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build upon another man's foundation . In the compact between St. Paul and the apostles of the circumcision referred to in Galatians 2:1-7 , it was agreed that he should confine his apostolic ministry to the Gentiles. Consequently, we find him selecting... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 15:18

For I will not dare to speak - I should be restrained; I should be afraid to speak, if the thing were not as I have stated. I should be afraid to set up a claim beyond what is strictly in accordance with the truth.Which Christ hath not wrought by me - I confine myself “strictly” to what I have done. I do not arrogate to myself what Christ has done by others. I do not exaggerate my own success, or claim what others have accomplished.To make the Gentiles obedient - To bring them to obey God in... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 15:19

Through mighty signs and wonders - By stupendous and striking miracles; see the note at Acts 2:43. Paul here refers, doubtless, to the miracles which he had himself performed; see Acts 19:11-12, “And God wrought special miracles by the hands of Paul,” etc.By the power of the Spirit of God - This may either be connected with signs and wonders, and then it will mean that those miracles were performed by the power of the Holy Spirit; or it may constitute a new subject, and refer to the gift of... read more

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 15:20

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 15:5-33

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 15:7-27

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 15:14-33

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 15:14-33

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 15:14-33

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 15:18-19

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 15:20

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 15:18

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 15:19

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