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The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 16:20

Victory assured. In viewing our human life, we are tempted into one or other of two extremes. To the worldly and the careless, especially when young and prosperous, life seems easy. They are conscious of no temptation, for they yield at once to each congenial suggestion. They are ignorant of struggles, for to them life has never shaped itself as a moral warfare. But there are those who are ever oppressed by a constant sense of the solemnity of life. To such the conflict is a daily and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 16:20-27

The object and the strength of a Christian Church. With these two important thoughts St. Paul closes his Epistle. I. THE CHURCH 'S OBJECT . The Epistle ends with an ascription of glory to God ( Romans 16:25-27 ). This was the great end the apostle had in view in writing his Epistle. And he would have his readers remember that this, too, is the great end for which a Church of Christ exists. "Man's chief end is to glorify God and enjoy him for ever." We should glorify the love... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 16:21-22

Timotheus my workfellow , and Lucius (not to be identified with St. Luke ), and Jason, and Sosipater, my kinsmen, salute you, I Tertius, who wrote this Epistle, salute you in the Lord. It was St. Paul's habit to dictate his letters to an amanuensis (cf. Galatians 6:11 ; Colossians 4:18 ; 2 Thessalonians 3:17 ). Here the amanuensis interposes his own greeting in his own person. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 16:21-24

L. Greetings from Corinth. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 16:12

Tryphena and Tryphosa - These names, with the participle rendered “who labor,” are in the feminine gender, and these were probably two holy women, who performed the function of deaconesses, or who ministered to the sick, and who with Persia, thus by example, and perhaps by instruction, labored to promote the spread of Christianity. Pious females, then, as now, were able to do much in their proper sphere to extend the truths and blessings of the gospel. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 16:13

Chosen in the Lord - “Elect” in the Lord; that is, a chosen follower of Christ.And his mother and mine - “His mother in a literal sense, and mine in a figurative one.” An instance of the delicacy and tenderness of Paul; of his love for this disciple and his mother, as if he were of the same family. Religion binds the hearts of all who embrace it tenderly together. It makes them feel that they are one great family, united by tender ties, and joined by special attachments. See what the Lord Jesus... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 16:16

Salute one another - Greet one another in an affectionate mannner; that is, treat each other with kindness and love, and evince all proper marks of affection.With an holy kiss - This mode of salutation has been practiced at all times; and particularly in eastern nations. It was even practiced by “men;” see the note at Luke 22:47-48. The use of the word “holy” here serves to denote that Paul intended it as an expression of “Christian” affection; and to guard against all improper familiarity and... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 16:17

Now I beseech you - One great object of this Epistle had been to promote “peace” between the Jewish and Gentile converts. So much did this subject press upon the mind of the apostle, that he seems unwilling so leave it. He returns to it again and again; and even after the Epistle is apparently concluded, he returns to it, to give them a new charge on the subject.Mark them - Observe attentively, cautiously, and faithfully Philippians 3:17; be on your guard against them. Ascertain “who are” the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 16:18

Serve not - Obey not. Though they are professedly, yet they are not his real friends and followers.But their own belly - Their own “lusts;” their own private interests; they do this to obtain support. The authors of parties and divisions, in church and state, have this usually in view. It is for the indulgence of some earthly appetite; to obtain function or property; or to gratify the love of dominion.And by good words - Mild, fair, plausible speeches; with an appearance of great sincerity, and... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 16:19

For your obedience ... - Romans 1:8. Your mild, obedient disposition to learn, and to obey the precepts of the teachers of religion.I am glad ... - I rejoice that you evince such a disposition. But he immediately adds, that “this” was just the temper to be imposed upon, and cautions them against that danger.Wise unto that which is good - Evince understanding of what is adapted to promote good and worthy ends.Simple concerning evil - Greek, “harmless.” Not disposed to do wrong; having no plan... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 16:20

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 16:20-27

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 16:21-22

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 16:21-24

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 16:12

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 16:13

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 16:16

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 16:17

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 16:18

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 16:19

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