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The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 1:16

For I am not ashamed of the gospel ( of Christ, in the Authorized Version, is very weakly supported by manuscripts; neither is it required), for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and to the Greek . In saying he was "not ashamed," St. Paul may have had in his mind our Lord's own words ( Mark 8:38 and Luke 9:26 .) We are reminded in this verse of the passage, 1 Corinthians 1:17-31 , where the idea here shortly intimated is enlarged... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 1:16

"Not ashamed of the gospel." When these words were written by St. Paul, Christianity did not occupy in the world the position that it does now. In the mind of the ordinary Roman, the Jew was regarded almost always with contempt. And when the Christian was at all distinguished from the Jew, it was only to be the subject of more reproachful terms. Some of the most eminent and well-informed of the Roman writers speak of the Christian religion as a pernicious and detestable superstition. The... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 1:16

Glorying in the gospel For many reasons the apostle might be supposed ashamed to preach the gospel at Rome. He had been long delayed from fulfilling his purpose to visit that city. The "good news" centred in the mission of a Jew, belonging to a race despised by their masterful conquerors. The story of the cross could not fail to excite ridicule when the Romans heard that this Messiah had been rejected by his own countrymen, and handed over to an ignominious death, and that his disciples... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 1:16-17

Not ashamed! Why should he be ashamed? The great metropolis of a world-empire, with its wide-reaching power and permeating law; and he and his gospel! What a contrast it might seem! and how the supercilious Romans might overwhelm him with contempt! For they were not, as the Athenians, ever desirous to hear some new thing. And his gospel? it would be their laughing-stock. Nay, he shall not be ashamed. He will take his stand in the very centre of Rome's power, and at her fountain-head of... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 1:16

For I am not ashamed ... - The Jews had cast him off, and regarded him as an apostate; and by the wise among the Gentiles he had been persecuted, and despised, and driven from place to place, and regarded as the filth of the world, and the offscouring of all things 1 Corinthians 4:13, but still he was not ashamed of the gospel. He had so firm a conviction of its value and its truth; he had experienced so much of its consolations; and had seen so much of its efficacy; that he was so far from... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Romans 1:16

Romans 1:16. For In whatever contempt that sacred dispensation, and they who publish it, may be held on account of the circumstances and death of its Author, the character of its ministers, and the nature and tendency of its doctrines; I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ But rather glory in it. To the world, indeed, it appeared folly and weakness, 1 Corinthians 1:18; 1 Corinthians 1:23. Therefore, in the judgment of the world, he ought to have been ashamed of it; especially at Rome,... 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 1:16

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... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Romans 1:16

For I am not ashamed of the gospel: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.With reference to any possible slander to the effect that he was ashamed to preach in the sophisticated capital of the empire, Paul challenged and refuted it with the smashing declaration here. A lesser man than Paul might indeed have quailed before the arrogant sophistication of Rome, but Paul was a man absolutely beyond the reach of snobbish... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Romans 1:16

Romans 1:16. For I am not ashamed, &c.— The Apostle here enters upon his subject, by affirming the excellency of the Gospel, as a scheme of goodness calculated for the salvation of mankind, Rom 1:16-17 and then shews what need the Gentile world had of the mercy of God, as they stood obnoxious to his wrath for their idolatry, and abominable wickedness, which are described at large, Romans 1:18-32. This was proper to convince and awaken the Gentile, and to engage his attention; for this was... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 1:16

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 1:16

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 1:16

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 1:16-17

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 1:16

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Romans 1:16

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Romans 1:1-17

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Romans 1:16

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Romans 1:16

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Romans 1:16

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