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L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 1:1-32

The salutation (unusually long) occupies seven verses, - laying down distinctly, as it does, the complete foundation of that Gospel of which Paul was a messenger - thus introducing him with the Gospel the Romans had received. First, he gives lovely evidence of the bowing of his shoulder to the yoke of Jesus Christ; "Paul, a bondman of Jesus Christ,"-bound to the obedience of Christ by a love greater than his own. But his humility is as firm as lowly. By the call of God he is an apostle; and... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Romans 1:1-17

INTRODUCTION AND THEME It is not known how, or when, the church at Rome was founded, but probably by Jews who received the Gospel in Jerusalem on the day of Pentecost (Acts 2:0 ). We shall see later that neither Paul nor any other apostle had as yet visited that metropolis, although Paul had a great desire to do so; and it was natural that he should wish to announce before his coming the distinctive truths which had been revealed to and through him. He would desire the Christians in Rome to... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Romans 1:1-32

Rom 1:1-7 1. Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle [a called apostle] separated [set apart unto] the Gospel of God. 2. (Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy Scriptures,) 3. Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh; 4. And declared lo be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead [ read, of the dead]: 5. By whom we have received [ rather,... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Romans 1:8-12

First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world. (9) For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers; (10) Making request, if by any means now at length I might have a prosperous journey by the will of God to come unto you. (11) For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established; (12)... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Romans 1:8

In the whole world. That is, to all, or almost all the Roman empire. (Witham) read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Romans 1:9

God is my witness. I call God to witness. It is an oath. (Witham) read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Romans 1:8-15

8-15 We must show love for our friends, not only by praying for them, but by praising God for them. As in our purposes, so in our desires, we must remember to say, If the Lord will, James 4:15. Our journeys are made prosperous or otherwise, according to the will of God. We should readily impart to others what God has trusted to us, rejoicing to make others joyful, especially taking pleasure in communing with those who believe the same things with us. If redeemed by the blood, and converted by... read more

Frank Binford Hole

F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - Romans 1:1-99

Romans 1 IT IS VERY fitting therefore that the opening words of the epistle should give us a brief summary of the Gospel. Jesus the Christ, who is God’s Son, and our Lord, is the great theme of it, and it particularly concerns Him as the One who is risen from the dead. He truly came here as a real Man, so that He was David’s seed on that side; yet He was not merely that, for there was another side, not what He was “according to the flesh,” but “according to the Spirit of holiness.” He was the... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Romans 1:8-12

The Introduction to the Letter Paul's longing to see the Christians of Rome: v. 8. First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world. v. 9. For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the Gospel of His Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers, v. 10. making request if by any means now at length I might have a prosperous journey by the will of God to come unto you. v. 11. For I long to see... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Romans 1:8-15

IIThe IntroductionRomans 1:8-158First [of all],39 I thank my God through Jesus Christ for [concerning]40 you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world [in all the world]. 9For God is my witness, whom I serve with [in] my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that [how, ὡς]41 without ceasing I make mention of you [how unceasingly 10I remember you;] always in my prayers; Making request, [; always asking in my prayers,]42 if by any means now at length [if haply now at last]43 I... read more