Romans 12:9-10

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Romans 12:10

In love of the brethren be tenderly affectioned one to another; in honor preferring one another.The Greek word for "love" in both this and the preceding verses is [agape], that great New Testament word which has captured the loving admiration of people in all generations, meaning love in its most comprehensive and selfless qualities. There are two qualifying words which are added here as specifically applicable to members of the Christian family and the kind of love they should bear each other.... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Romans 12:10

Romans 12:10. Be kindly affectioned, &c.— Perhaps the extremely expressive words of the original might justly be rendered, Delight in the tenderest fraternal affection to each other. The word Φιλοστοργοι, not only signifies a strong affection, like that of parent animals to their offspring, but a delight in it. The words of the latter clause might literally be rendered, Leading on each other with respect; or, In giving honour, going before each other. Some render it, Mutually prevent one... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Romans 12:9

9. Let love be without dissimulation—"Let your love be unfeigned" (as in 2 Corinthians 6:6; 1 Peter 2:22; and see 1 John 3:18). Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good—What a lofty tone of moral principle and feeling is here inculcated! It is not, Abstain from the one, and do the other; nor, Turn away from the one, and draw to the other; but, Abhor the one, and cling, with deepest sympathy, to the other. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Romans 12:10

10. Be, c.—better, "In brotherly love be affectionate one to another in [giving, or showing] honor, outdoing each other." The word rendered "prefer" means rather "to go before," "take the lead," that is, "show an example." How opposite is this to the reigning morality of the heathen world! and though Christianity has so changed the spirit of society, that a certain beautiful disinterestedness and self-sacrifice shines in the character of not a few who are but partially, if at all under the... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Romans 12:1-13

VI. THE PRACTICE OF GOD’S RIGHTEOUSNESS 12:1-15:13In contrasting chapters 1-11 with chapters 12-16 of Romans, perhaps the most important distinction is that the first part deals primarily with God’s actions for humanity, and the last part deals with people’s actions in response to God’s. This is an oversimplification of the book, but the distinction is a valid one. God’s provision contrasts with man’s responsibility to behave in a manner consistent with what God has done, is doing, and will do... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Romans 12:3-21

B. Conduct within the church 12:3-21Every Christian has the same duty toward God, namely, dedication (Romans 12:1-2). Nevertheless the will of God for one Christian will differ from His will for another concerning life and ministry within the body of Christ (Romans 12:3-21). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Romans 12:9

Love is of primary importance (cf. Leviticus 19:18; Matthew 22:39; 1 Corinthians 13). However it must be sincere (cf. 1 John 4:19-21). This command acts as a heading for this whole list of exhortations."Paul is not always talking specifically about love, but he keeps coming back to love as the single most important criterion for approved Christian behavior." [Note: Moo, p. 774.] The totally committed Christian should hate evil and love what is good, as his or her Lord does, expressing... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Romans 12:9-21

2. The necessity of love 12:9-21Romans 12:9-13 deal with the importance of demonstrating love to fellow believers, and Romans 12:14-21 broaden this responsibility to include wider application to non-believers. Note the similarity with Jesus’ instructions in the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7)."From the thought of humility the idea of love naturally follows, for humility will necessarily express itself in affection for those around." [Note: Griffith Thomas, St. Paul’s Epistle . . ., p. 337.]... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Romans 12:10

We need to express love to individual people as well as to ideals (Romans 12:9). Giving recognition and appreciation to those who deserve it is a concrete way of expressing love. "Devoted" (Gr. philostorgoi) suggests family affection (cf. 1 Timothy 5:1-2). read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Romans 12:10

12:10 it (a-19) 'Taking the lead in paying it' is a paraphrase, but I know not how to present the sense more briefly. read more

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