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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 5:1

Verse 1 1.Being then justified, etc. The Apostle begins to illustrate by the effects, what he has hitherto said of the righteousness of faith: and hence the whole of this chapter is taken up with amplifications, which are no less calculated to explain than to confirm. He had said before, that faith is abolished, if righteousness is sought by works; and in this case perpetual inquietude would disturb miserable souls, as they can find nothing substantial in themselves: but he teaches us now, that... read more

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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 5:2

Verse 2 2.Through whom we have access, (153) etc. Our reconciliation with God depends only on Christ; for he only is the beloved Son, and we are all by nature the children of wrath. But this favor is communicated to us by the gospel; for the gospel is the ministry of reconciliation, by the means of which we are in a manner brought into the kingdom of God. Rightly then does Paul set before our eyes in Christ a sure pledge of God’s favor, that he might more easily draw us away from every... read more

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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 5:3

Verse 3 3.Not only so, etc. That no one might scoffingly object and say, that Christians, with all their glorying, are yet strangely harassed and distressed in this life, which condition is far from being a happy one, — he meets this objection, and declares, not only that the godly are prevented by these calamities from being blessed, but also that their glorying is thereby promoted. To prove this he takes his argument from the effects, and adopts a remarkable gradation, and at last concludes,... read more

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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 5:4

Verse 4 4.Patience, probation, etc. James, adopting a similar gradation, seems to follow a different order; for he says, that patience proceeds from probation: but the different meaning of the word is what will reconcile both. Paul takes probation for the experience which the faithful have of the sure protection of God, when by relying on his aid they overcome all difficulties, even when they experience, whilst in patiently enduring they stand firm, how much avails the power of the Lord, which... read more

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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 5:5

Verse 5 5.Hope maketh not ashamed, etc.; (156) that is, it regards salvation as most certain. It hence appears, that the Lord tries us by adversities for this end, — that our salvation may thereby be gradually advanced. Those evils then cannot render us miserable, which do in a manner promote our happiness. And thus is proved what he had said, that the godly have reasons for glorying in the midst of their afflictions. For the love of God, etc. I do not refer this only to the last sentence, but... read more

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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 5:6

Verse 6 6.For Christ, etc. I ventured not in my version to allow myself so much liberty as to give this rendering, “In the time in which we were weak;” and yet I prefer this sense. An argument begins here, which is from the greater to the less, and which he afterwards pursues more at large: and though he has not woven the thread of his discourse so very distinctly, yet its irregular structure does not disturb the meaning. “If Christ,” he says, “had mercy on the ungodly, if he reconciled enemies... read more

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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 5:7

Verse 7 7.For a just man, etc. The meaning of the passage has constrained me to render the particle γὰρ as an affirmative or declarative rather than as a causative. The import of the sentence is this, “Most rare, indeed, is such an example to be found among men, that one dies for a just man, though this may sometimes happen: but let this be granted, yet for an ungodly man none will be found willing to die: this is what Christ has done.” (160) Thus it is an illustration, derived from a... read more

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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 5:8

Verse 8 8.But God confirms, etc. The verb, συνίστησι, has various meanings; that which is most suitable to this place is that of confirming; for it was not the Apostle’s object to excite our gratitude, but to strengthen the trust and confidence of our souls. He then confirms, that is, exhibits his love to us as most certain and complete, inasmuch as for the sake of the ungodly he spared not Christ his own Son. In this, indeed, his love appears, that being not moved by love on our part, he of... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 5:1

Therefore, being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ . Instead of the ἔχομεν of the Textus Receptus, an overwhelming preponderance of authority, including uncials, versions, and Fathers, supports ἔχωμεν ("let us have"). If this be the true reading, the expression must be intended as hortatory, meaning, apparently, "Let us appreciate and realize our peace with God which we have in being justified by faith." But hortation here does not appear in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 5:1-2

Christian privilege. There has been laid, in the preceding chapters, a firm foundation for the doctrines, promises, and precepts recorded here. The apostle has depicted human sin, misery, and helplessness; has shown how impossible it is that man should be justified by the works of the Law, and that his sole hope lies in the free mercy of God; and has set forth Christ Jesus crucified and raised as the ground upon which Divine favour is extended to the penitent and believing, justifying this... read more

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 5:1

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 5:2

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 5:3

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 5:4

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 5:5

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 5:6

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 5:7

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 5:8

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 5:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 5:1-2

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