The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 1:1-16
I. INTRODUCTORY . read more
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Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 1:8
First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of (rather, proclaimed ) in the whole world . We observe here, as in other Epistles, St. Paul's way of beginning with complimentary language, and expression of thankfulness for the good he knew of in his readers. He thus intimates at the outset his own good feeling towards them, and predisposes them to take in good part any animadversions that may follow. "The whole world" is not, of course, to be... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 1:8-15
Ministerial sympathy. The apostolic commission has been presented; in this section it is interfused with the sympathy and service of a brother. He is still pre-eminently the preacher of the gospel ( Romans 1:15 ), but he speaks as to those whose faith is one with his own, and who are therefore brethren in a most sacred brotherhood. We may consider, as in some sort distinct though mutually involved—his prayers, and his purpose. I. HIS PRAYERS . Does Paul for one moment here... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 1:8-17
B. Introduction, in which the writer expresses his strong interest in the Roman Church, his long-cherished desire to visit it, and the grounds of this desire. read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 1:8-17
The policy to be pursued in case Paul came to Rome. We tried to appreciate in our last homily the character of the Church to which Paul directed this Epistle. We now pass to the policy he meant to pursue should he ever reach Rome; and which he embodies also in this Epistle. One or two preliminary matters, however, will prepare us for the climax in the paragraph before us. And— I. PAUL LIFTS THE VEIL AND SHOWS HIMSELF AT HIS PRAYERS . It is a case of intercession.... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 1:9
For God is my witness, whom I serve in my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you in my prayers . A like solemn asseveration is made with a like intention ( Philippians 1:8 ; cf. also 2 Corinthians 11:31 ). It expresses the writer's earnestness, and is in place for attestation of a fact known only to himself and God. The word λατρεύω , ("I serve"), when used in a religious sense, most usually denotes "worship," and specifically the priestly... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 1:9
An appeal and a parenthesis. To the full and ardent mind the statement of one fact or thought calls up many associated ideas, and a parenthesis is the result. In the widespread recognition of the faith of the Roman Christians ( Romans 1:8 ) Paul discerned an answer to his prayers. How constant those intercessions were only God could know, and to him the apostle appealed, justifying the appeal by a parenthetical reference to his life of faithful service. The text, therefore, suggests... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 1:10
Always (to be connected with δεόμενος following, not, as in the Authorized Version, with the preceding μνείαν ποιοῦμαι ) in my prayers making request, if by any means now at length (in some way at length some day) I may be prospered to come unto you . The word εὐοδωθησόμαι , translated in the Authorized Version, "have a prosperous journey," though rightly so rendered with regard to its etymology and original meaning, does not necessarily imply being prospered in a journey. ... read more
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 1:8
First - In the first place, not in point of importance, but before speaking of other things, or before proceeding to the main design of the Epistle.I thank my God - The God, whom I worship and serve. The expression of thanks to God for his mercy to them was suited to conciliate their feelings, and to prepare them for the truths which he was about to communicate to them. It showed the deep interest which he had in their welfare; and the happiness it would give him to do them good. It is proper... read more
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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 1:10
Verse 10 10.Requesting, if by any means, etc. As it is not probable that we from the heart study his benefit, whom we are not ready to assist by our labors, he now adds, after having said that he was anxious for their welfare, that he showed by another proof his love to them, as before God, even by requesting that he might be able to advance their interest. That you may, therefore, perceive the full meaning, read the words as though the word also were inserted, requesting also, if by any means,... read more