Romans 1:16

For . This is Figure of speech Aetiologia. App-6 .

I am, &c: i.e. I count it my highest honour and glory to proclaim the gospel. Figure of speech Tapeinosis . App-6 .

ashamed . Greek. epaischunomai. Here, Romans 6:21 .Mark 8:38 . Luke 9:26 . 2 Timothy 1:8 , 2 Timothy 1:12 , 2 Timothy 1:16 . Hebrews 2:11 ; Hebrews 11:16 .

of Christ . All the texts omit.

believeth . App-150 .

first . In point of national precedence and privilege. Compare Romans 2:9 , Romans 2:10 ; Romans 8:1 , Romans 8:2 .

Greek . See Romans 1:14 . Representing all non-Jews.