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The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 1:6

Among whom are ye also, called ones of Jesus Christ ; and therefore included in my apostolic mission. Here the parenthetic passage ends, Romans 1:7 being the sequence of Romans 1:1 . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 1:6-7

The Roman Christians. In the great capital of the empire and of the world there was thus early constituted a congregation of Christian worshippers and disciples. Amidst the grandeur, the opulence, the vice, that prevailed in this, as in every metropolis; amidst proud patricians, turbulent plebeians, and wretched slaves,—there existed already an obscure but, to us, notable society, composed of Jews, Romans, and foreigners resident in the city, to whom Paul, the apostle of the Gentiles,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 1:7

To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints (cf. κλητὸς ἀπόστολον , in Romans 1:1 ). Bengel's view, that by ἀγαπητοῖς θεοῦ are specially meant the Jewish Christians, as being "beloved for the fathers' sakes" ( Romans 11:28 ), and by κλητοῖς ἁγίοις the Gentile converts, is untenable. Both phrases are applicable to all. The word ἁγίοι , be it observed, is elsewhere used to denote all Christians, without implying eminence in personal holiness (cf. 1... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 1:7

An honourable class. Describe Rome, and compare it with our modern cities. The metropolis of the world, with two millions of people in about sixteen square miles; every trade, nationality, and religion represented there. The apostle knew the strategic importance of a Christian stronghold in Rome. What a mighty influence might radiate thence to every quarter of the globe! To energize the heart of the empire was to quicken with Christian life the whole world. I. A SPECIAL CLASS ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 1:8

First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of (rather, proclaimed ) in the whole world . We observe here, as in other Epistles, St. Paul's way of beginning with complimentary language, and expression of thankfulness for the good he knew of in his readers. He thus intimates at the outset his own good feeling towards them, and predisposes them to take in good part any animadversions that may follow. "The whole world" is not, of course, to be... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 1:8-15

Ministerial sympathy. The apostolic commission has been presented; in this section it is interfused with the sympathy and service of a brother. He is still pre-eminently the preacher of the gospel ( Romans 1:15 ), but he speaks as to those whose faith is one with his own, and who are therefore brethren in a most sacred brotherhood. We may consider, as in some sort distinct though mutually involved—his prayers, and his purpose. I. HIS PRAYERS . Does Paul for one moment here... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 1:8-17

B. Introduction, in which the writer expresses his strong interest in the Roman Church, his long-cherished desire to visit it, and the grounds of this desire. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 1:8-17

The policy to be pursued in case Paul came to Rome. We tried to appreciate in our last homily the character of the Church to which Paul directed this Epistle. We now pass to the policy he meant to pursue should he ever reach Rome; and which he embodies also in this Epistle. One or two preliminary matters, however, will prepare us for the climax in the paragraph before us. And— I. PAUL LIFTS THE VEIL AND SHOWS HIMSELF AT HIS PRAYERS . It is a case of intercession.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 1:9

For God is my witness, whom I serve in my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you in my prayers . A like solemn asseveration is made with a like intention ( Philippians 1:8 ; cf. also 2 Corinthians 11:31 ). It expresses the writer's earnestness, and is in place for attestation of a fact known only to himself and God. The word λατρεύω , ("I serve"), when used in a religious sense, most usually denotes "worship," and specifically the priestly... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 1:9

An appeal and a parenthesis. To the full and ardent mind the statement of one fact or thought calls up many associated ideas, and a parenthesis is the result. In the widespread recognition of the faith of the Roman Christians ( Romans 1:8 ) Paul discerned an answer to his prayers. How constant those intercessions were only God could know, and to him the apostle appealed, justifying the appeal by a parenthetical reference to his life of faithful service. The text, therefore, suggests... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 1:6

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 1:6-7

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 1:7

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 1:7

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 1:8

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 1:8-15

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 1:8-17

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 1:8-17

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 1:9

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 1:9

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