Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Romans 1:9
Romans 1:9. With my Spirit— "Not only with my body, but with the whole bent, the greatest integrity and ardour of my soul." read more
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Thomas Coke
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Romans 1:8
8. your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world—This was quite practicable through the frequent visits paid to the capital from all the provinces; and the apostle, having an eye to the influence they would exercise upon others, as well as their own blessedness, given thanks for such faith to "his God through Jesus Christ," as being the source, according to his theology of faith, as of all grace in men. read more
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Romans 1:9
9. For God . . . whom I serve—the word denotes religious service. with my spirit—from my inmost soul. in the gospel of his Son—to which Paul's whole religious life and official activity were consecrated. is my witness, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers—so for the Ephesians (Ephesians 1:15; Ephesians 1:16); so for the Philippians (Philippians 1:3; Philippians 1:4); so for the Colossians (Colossians 1:3; Colossians 1:4); so for the Thessalonians (1 Thessalonians 1:2;... read more
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Romans 1:10
10. Making request, if by any means now at length I may have a prosperous journey by the will of God, to come to you—Though long anxious to visit the capital, he met with a number of providential hindrances (Romans 1:13; Romans 15:22; and see on Romans 15:22- :; Romans 15:22- :; Romans 15:22- :); insomuch that nearly a quarter of a century elapsed, after his conversion, ere his desire was accomplished, and that only as "a prisoner of Jesus Christ." Thus taught that his whole future was in the... read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Romans 1:1-17
I. INTRODUCTION 1:1-17This great epistle begins with a broad perspective. It looks at the promise of a Savior in the Old Testament, reviews Paul’s ministry to date, and surveys the religious history of the Gentile world."The main body of Romans is a treatise on Paul’s gospel, bracketed by an epistolary opening (Romans 1:1-17) and conclusion (Romans 15:14 to Romans 16:27). These opening and concluding statements have many similarities, not the least of which is the emphasis on the gospel. (Eight... read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Romans 1:8-10
Paul felt concern for the welfare of this church. The faith of the Roman church had become well known in the few years since it had come into existence (cf. Ephesians 1:15-16; Colossians 1:3-4; 1 Thessalonians 1:3). Typically Paul began by offering commendation to his readers for some praiseworthy trait whenever he could. Here he thanked God for the Romans through Jesus Christ, who had created access to God. He praised the Roman Christians for their obedience to God by trusting in Jesus Christ... read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Romans 1:8-15
B. Purpose 1:8-15Having begun with a formal and unusually long greeting compared to his other epistles, Paul next proceeded to address his readers more personally. He had not met the Christians to whom he wrote, so he spent some time getting acquainted and sharing his heart with them."One of the first lessons of effective leadership is the importance of setting priorities. Not only must things be done right (management) but the right things must be done (leadership)." [Note: Mounce, p. 65. Cf.... read more
John Darby
Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Romans 1:10
1:10 prospered (c-15) This does not refer to a prosperous journey, but to the hope that God may favour or prosper him so that he may come; he had long wished it, and hoped that at last it might be granted him. read more
John Dummelow
John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 1:1-32
The Power of the Gospel and the need of the World. The Guilt of the HeathenIn his salutation the apostle emphasises his commission, and the greatness of the Person whose servant he is and who is the centre of his message (Romans 1:1-7). After expressing his desire to visit the Romans (Romans 1:8-15), he states the subject of his Epistle, viz. acceptance with God through faith in Jesus Christ (Romans 1:16-17), and proceeds to develop it by showing that none have been able to merit acceptance... read more
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Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Romans 1:8
Romans 1:8. First, I thank, &c.— In the very entrance of this epistle are the traces of all spiritual affections; but of thankfulness above all, with the expression of which almost all St. Paul's epistles begin. He here particularly thanks God, that what otherwise himself should have done, was doneat Rome already. My God, expresses faith, hope, love, and consequently all true religion. The goodness and wisdom of God are remarkable, in that he established the Christian faith in the chief... read more