Romans 1:1-5 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Romans 1:1-7

In this paragraph we have, I. The person who writes the epistle described (Rom. 1:1): Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ; this is his title of honour, which he glories in, not as the Jewish teachers, Rabbi, Rabbi; but a servant, a more immediate attendant, a steward in the house. Called to be an apostle. Some think he alludes to his old name Saul, which signifies one called for, or enquired after: Christ sought him to make an apostle of him, Acts 9:15. He here builds his authority upon his call;... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Romans 1:1-7

1:1-7 This is a letter from Paul, a slave of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, set apart to serve the good news of God. This good news God promised long ago, through his prophets, in the sacred writings. It is good news about his Son, who in his manhood was born of David's lineage, who, as a result of his Resurrection from the dead, has been proved by the Holy Spirit to be the mighty Son of God. It is of Jesus Christ, our Lord, of whom I am speaking, through whom we have received grace,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Romans 1:1

Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ ,.... The name of the author of this epistle is Paul, who formerly was called Saul. Some think his name was changed upon his own conversion; others, upon the conversion of the Roman deputy Sergius Paulus, Acts 13:7 ; others, that he was so called from the littleness of his stature; but rather it should seem that he had two names, which was usual with the Jews; one by which they went among the Gentiles, and another by they were called in their own land; See... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Romans 1:2

Which he had promised afore ,.... The Gospel is here further commended from the antiquity it: it was no novel doctrine, an upstart notion, but what God had conceived in his own breast from eternity. This mystery was hid in him from the beginning of the world, and was ordained before the world was; in time God was pleased to make it known to the sons of men; he "promised" it, he spoke of it, and declared it by his prophets , Isaiah and others, "afore" the Apostle Paul was called forth to... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Romans 1:3

Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord ,.... These words are in connection with "the Gospel of God", Romans 1:1 , and express the subject matter of it, the Son of God, Jesus Christ our Lord; for Christ, as the Son of God, the Saviour of sinners, the only Mediator between God and men, who is Lord both of the dead and living, is the sum and substance of the Gospel: he is here described by his relation to God, his Son, of the same nature with him, equal to him, and distinct from him; by his... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Romans 1:4

And declared to be the Son of God ,.... Not made as he is said to be before, when his incarnation is spoken of; nor did he begin to be the Son of God, when he was made of the seed of David, but he, the Son of God, who existed as such, from everlasting, was manifested in the flesh, or human nature: and this his divine sonship, and proper deity, are declared and made evident, with , or "by" his power ; which has appeared in the creation of all things out of nothing; in upholding all... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Romans 1:5

By whom we have received grace and apostleship ,.... That is, either by the Holy Spirit, from whom all grace and gifts come, qualifying for the discharge of any office; or by the Lord Jesus Christ, who is full of grace and truth, has received gifts for, and gives them to men to fit them for whatsoever service he is pleased to call them to. By "grace and apostleship" may be meant, either one and the same thing, the favour and honour of being the apostles of Christ; or different things, and... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 1:1

Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ - The word δουλος , which we translate servant, properly means a slave, one who is the entire property of his master; and is used here by the apostle with great propriety. He felt he was not his own, and that his life and powers belonged to his heavenly owner, and that he had no right to dispose of or employ them but in the strictest subserviency to the will of his Lord. In this sense, and in this spirit, he is the willing slave of Jesus Christ; and this is,... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 1:2

Which he had promised afore - Both in the law and in the prophets God showed his purpose to introduce into the world a more perfect and glorious state of things; which state was to take place by and under the influence of the Messiah, who should bring life and immortality to light by his Gospel. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 1:3

Concerning his Son - That is, the Gospel relates every thing concerning the conception, birth, preaching, miracles, passion, death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus Christ, who was of the seed-royal, being, as far as his humanity was considered, the son of David, and then the only rightful heir to the Israelitish throne. read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Romans 1:1-7

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Romans 1:1-7

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Romans 1:1

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Romans 1:2

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Romans 1:3

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Romans 1:4

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Romans 1:5

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 1:1

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 1:2

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 1:3

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