Romans 16:20

Verse 20

20. And Assuming that you thus do.

God of peace Who is opposed to these producers of divisions and offences.

Bruise Satan Allusion to Genesis 3:15. The great promise of God against Satan, given for all the world, shall soon find its accomplishment in your case.

Amen Omitted by the best authorities. The words seem to be addressed to the little company of saluted brethren the Church within the Church as a sort of benedictory dismissal. And similarly, also, Romans 16:24 is a benedictory parting with both saluted and saluters.

Salutation from Paul’s Companions, 21-24.

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

Daniel Whedon was born in 1808 in Onondaga, N.Y. Dr. Whedon was well qualified as a commentator. He was professor of Ancient Languages in Wesleyan University, studied law and had some years of pastoral experience. He was editor of the Methodist Quarterly Review for more than twenty years. Besides many articles for religious papers he was also the author of the well-known and important work, Freedom of the Will. Dr. Whedon was noted for his incisive, vigorous style, both as preacher and writer. He died at Atlantic Highlands, N.J., June 8, 1885.Whedon was a pivotal figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism in the nineteenth-centry America. As a result of his efforts, some historians have concluded that he was responsible for a new doctrine of man that was more dependent upon philosophical principles than scripture.... Show more

Dr. Daniel D. Whedon was a central figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism. He devoted 25 years to writing the New Testament commentaries. Other authors wrote the Old Testament commentaries with Whedon serving as the editor. Study the bible online.... Show more

Verse 20

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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