Romans 1:5

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 1:5

Through whom we received grace and apostleship, unto obedience of faith among all the nations, for his Name's sake . "We" here means, not Christians generally, but Paul himself (though probably, as also in all other cases where he similarly uses this plural, with the intention of including others, here his fellow-apostles); for the "grace" spoken of is evidently from what follows a special grace for the apostolic office to which he had been called. The word ἀποστολὴ occurs in a like... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 1:5

The apostolic aim. There was great dignity in the character, demeanour, and language of the Apostle Paul. This was not inconsistent with the modesty and humility which were the ornament of his Christian character. But whilst he felt his personal unworthiness, feebleness, and utter insufficiency for the vast and arduous work entrusted to him, his sense of the grandeur of the work raised his conception of his own high vocation. It were well that all Christian ministers should cherish lowly... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 1:5

By whom - The apostle here returns to the subject of the salutation of the Romans, and states to them his authority to address them. That authority he had derived from the Lord Jesus, and not from man. On this fact, that he had received his apostolic commission, not from man, but by the direct authority of Jesus Christ, Paul not infrequently insisted. Galatians 1:12, “for I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by revelation of Jesus Christ;” 1 Corinthians 15:1-8; Ephesians... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Romans 1:3-6

Romans 1:3-6. Concerning his Son Jesus Christ The gospel is good news from God, concerning the coming of his Son to save the world. The Son of God, therefore, is the subject of the gospel, as well as its author: who was made Gr. του γενομενου , who was, or, who was born, as the word also properly signifies; of the seed of David according to the flesh That is, with regard to his human nature. Both the natures of our Lord are here mentioned; but the human is mentioned first, because... 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 1:5

grace and apostleship . Some see here the Figure of speech Hendiadys ( App-6 ), and read "apostolic grace". grace . Greek. charis. App-184 . apostleship . See Acts 1:25 . obedience to the faith = faith-obedience. faith . App-150 . among . Greek. en . App-104 . nations = Gentiles. Greek. ethnos. Occurs in Romans twenty-nine times; translated "Gentiles" except here, Romans 4:17 , Romans 4:18 ; Romans 10:19 ; Romans 16:26 . for = on behalf of. Greek. huper. App-104 . name . See Acts... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Romans 1:5

Through whom we received grace and apostleship, unto obedience of faith among all the nations, for his name's sake.The use of "we" may be viewed either as the editorial plural applied to Paul, or as an inclusion with himself of all the other apostles, all of them having been shareholders in the apostolic commission and beneficiaries of the grace of God.Obedience of faith ... This is the first mention of faith in the Roman letter, and its being mentioned along with obedience is extremely... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Romans 1:5

Romans 1:5. We have received— This is a modest way of expression; the Apostle meaning himself by the word we. Grace or favour, and apostleship, some think mean the favour of being made an apostle. Hence χαρις, grace, is put for the apostolic office; ch. Rom 12:3 Rom 15:15. 1 Corinthians 3:10. Eph 3:8 and in general grace or favour may signify any benefit, office, or endowment, which is the gift or the effect of favour. But others would keep the clauses distinct, "as it is certain, say they,... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Romans 1:5

5. By whom—as the ordained channel. we have received grace—the whole "grace that bringeth salvation" ( :-). and apostleship—for the publication of that "grace," and the organization of as many as receive it into churches of visible discipleship. (We prefer thus taking them as two distinct things, and not, with some good interpreters, as one—"the grace of apostleship"). for obedience to the faith—rather, "for the obedience of faith"—that is, in order to men's yielding themselves to the belief of... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Romans 1:1-7

A. Salutation 1:1-7The salutation, which is the longest salutation in Paul’s epistles, identifies the writer (Romans 1:1), introduces the subject of the letter (Romans 1:2-5), and greets the original readers (Romans 1:6-7). This first sentence (Romans 1:1-7) implicitly sets forth the most fundamental facts of Christianity. In particular, it shows that the main facts of the gospel fulfill Old Testament predictions. read more

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