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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 1:12

That I may be comforted ... - It was not merely to confirm them that Paul wished to come. He sought the communion of saints; he expected to be himself edified and strengthened; and to be comforted by seeing their strength of faith, and their rapid growth in grace. We may remark here,(1) That one effect of religion is to produce the desire of the communion of saints. It is the nature of Christianity to seek the society of those who are the friends of Christ.(2) Nothing is better suited to... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 1:13

That oftentimes I purposed - See Romans 1:10. How often he had purposed this we have no means of ascertaining. The fact, however, that he had done it, showed his strong desire to see them, and to witness the displays of the grace of God in the capital of the Roman world; compare Romans 15:23-24. One instance of his having purposed to go to Rome is recorded in Acts 19:21, “After these things were ended (namely, at Ephesus), Paul purposed in the spirit, when he had passed through Macedonia and... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 1:14-15

I am debtor - This does not mean that they had conferred any favor on him, which bound him to make this return, but that he was under obligation to preach the gospel to all to whom it was possible. This obligation arose from the favor that God had shown him in appointing him to this work. He was specially chosen as a vessel to bear the gospel to the Gentiles Acts 9:15; Romans 11:13, and he did not feel that he had discharged the obligation until he had made the gospel known as far as possible... 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

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Romans 1:13-15

Romans 1:13-15. Now, brethren Lest ye should be surprised that I, who am the apostle of the Gentiles, and who have expressed such a desire to see you, have never yet preached in Rome; I would not have you ignorant I wish to inform you; that oftentimes I purposed to come unto you See the margin. But was let (prevented) hitherto Either by the greater necessities of others, as Romans 15:22, or by the Spirit, Acts 16:7, or by Satan raising opposition and persecution, or otherwise... 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 1:11

long . Greek. epipothes. Elsewhere, 1 Corinthians 5:2 ; 1 Corinthians 9:14 .Philippians 1:1 , Philippians 1:8 ; Philippians 2:26 . 1 Thessalonians 3:6 . 2 Timothy 1:4 .James 4:5 . 1 Peter 2:2 . see . App-133 . that = in order that. Greek. hina . impart . Greek. metadidomi. Elsewhere, Romans 12:8 . Luke 3:11 .Ephesians 4:28 . 1 Thessalonians 2:8 . unto = to. spiritual . Greek. pneumatikos. See 1 Corinthians 12:1 . gift . Greek. charisma. App-184 . Compare Romans 12:6 . 1 Corinthians... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Romans 1:12

That is, &c . = But this (imparting some spiritual gift) is (or means) our being comforted by our mutual faith. comforted together . Greek. sumparakaleo. Only here. mutual = in (Greek. en) one another. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Romans 1:13

would, &c . First of six occurances: Romans 11:25 . 1Co 10:1 ; 1 Corinthians 12:1 . 2 Corinthians 1:8 . 1 Thessalonians 4:13 . See the positive form, 1 Corinthians 11:3 .Colossians 2:1 . would . Greek. thelo . App-102 . have you, &c . = that you should be ignorant. Greek. agnoeo. Compare Mark 9:32 .Luke 9:45 . purposed . Greek. protithemi ; only here, Romans 3:25 .Ephesians 1:9 . let = hindered. (Anglo-Saxon lettan, to delay.) Greek. kdluo ; Occurs twenty-three times... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Romans 1:14

the . Omit. Greeks . Greek. Hellen. See John 7:35 with John 12:20 . Barbarians . See Acts 28:2 , Acts 28:4 . wise . Corresponds generally to "learned". unwise . Greek. anoetos, unintelligent. Such as the Pharisees despised (John 7:49 ). Elsewhere, Luke 24:25 .Galatians 1:3 , Galatians 1:1 , Gal 1:3 ; 1 Timothy 6:9 . Titus 3:3 . read more

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 1:12

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 1:13

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 1:14-15

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

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Romans 1:13-15

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Romans 1:1-17

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Romans 1:11

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Romans 1:12

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Romans 1:13

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Romans 1:14

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