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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 1:9

For God is my witness - The reason of this strong appeal to God is, to show to the Romans the deep interest which he felt in their welfare This interest was manifested in his prayers, and in his earnest desires to see them. A deep interest shown in this way was well suited to prepare them to receive what he had to say to them.Whom I serve - See Romans 1:1; compare Acts 17:23. The expression denotes that he was devoted to God in this manner; that he obeyed him; and had given himself to do his... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 1:10

Making request - It was his earnest desire to see them, and he presented the subject before God.If by any means - This shows the earnest desire which he had to see them, and implies that be had designed it, and had been hindered; see Romans 1:13.Now at length - He had purposed it a long time, but had been hindered. He doubtless cherished this purpose for years. The expressions in the Greek imply an earnest wish that this long-cherished purpose might be accomplished before long.A prosperous... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Romans 1:8

Romans 1:8. I thank In the very entrance of this one epistle are the traces of all spiritual affections, but of thankfulness above all, with the expression of which almost all Paul’s epistles begin; my God This word expresses faith, hope, love, and consequently all true religion; through Jesus Christ The gifts of God all pass through Christ to us; and all our petitions and thanksgivings pass through Christ to God: for you all, that your faith is spoken of By this term faith, the... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Romans 1:9-12

Romans 1:9-12. For God is my witness In saying I am thankful for your conversion, I might be well supposed to speak the truth, such an event being perfectly agreeable to the continual tenor of my petitions to God; whom I serve Not only as a Christian, but as an apostle; with my spirit With my understanding and conscience, will and affections, yea, with all the faculties of my soul, as well as with all the members of my body. Or, as the expression may be rendered, in my spirit, ... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Romans 1:1-17

1:1-17 PAUL INTRODUCES HIMSELF AND HIS SUBJECTIn keeping with the practice of the time, Paul introduces himself at the beginning of his letter. He is a servant and apostle of God, called to preach the gospel. This gospel, or good news, was promised in the Old Testament writings and became a reality through Jesus Christ. As to his humanity, Jesus was a descendant of David, but as to his deity, he is the Son of God, a fact shown clearly and powerfully by his resurrection (1:1-4). This Jesus is... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Romans 1:8

thank . See Acts 27:35 . through . Greek. dia . App-104 .Romans 1:1 . Compare John 14:6 . for . Greek. huper , as in Romans 1:5 , but the texts read peri , concerning ( App-104 .) spoken of . Greek. katangello. App-121 . throughout . Greek. en . App-104 . world . Greek. kosmos. App-129 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Romans 1:9

witness. Greek. martus ; only here in Romans. Compare 2 Corinthians 1:23 .Philippians 1:1 , Philippians 1:8 . 1Th 2:5 , 1 Thessalonians 2:10 . serve . Greek. latreuo . App-137 and App-190 . spirit . App-101 . Compare Philippians 1:3 , Philippians 1:3 . the gospel of His Son . This expression only here; elsewhere, the Apostle speaks of "the gospel of Christ", 1 Corinthians 9:12 , 1 Corinthians 9:18 ; 2 Corinthians 2:12 .Philippians 1:27 . Compare 2 Corinthians 4:4 . without ceasing ,... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Romans 1:10

Making request . Greek. deomai. App-134 . if by any means . Greek. eipo s. App-118 . might . . . journey . Greek. euodoumai. Elsewhere, 1 Corinthians 16:2 . 3 John 1:2 . will . Greek. thelema . App-102 . come . Greek. erchomai. App-106 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Romans 1:8

First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is proclaimed throughout the whole world.First, I thank my God ... There is no use to look for "second" and "third" in this epistle for no such outline ever entered Paul's mind. His "first" in this place simply means, "The first thing I want to say is ..." "Thanks to God" is always a good first, no matter what is intended; and, besides, Paul usually began his letters to the churches with thanksgiving to God upon their... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Romans 1:9

For God is my witness, whom I serve in my spirit in the gospel of his Son, how unceasingly I make mention of you, always in my prayers making request, if by any means now at length I may be prospered by the will of God to come unto you.The words "For God is my witness" are actually the highest form of that type of oath defined by Funk and Wagnalls Standard Dictionary as "a reverent appeal to God in corroboration of what one says." Paul used that device frequently, as in 2 Corinthians 1:23;... read more

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 1:9

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 1:10

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Romans 1:8

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Romans 1:9-12

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Romans 1:1-17

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Romans 1:8

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Romans 1:9

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Romans 1:10

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Romans 1:8

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Romans 1:9

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