Romans 12:9-15 ASV

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 12:11

The spirit of Christian service. Religion is a personal, individual matter. Its seat is in the heart. Christianity is both an intelligible truth and a living power. It enters into and takes possession of a man's spiritual nature; and controls and governs his life, and affects his social relations. Christ dwells in the heart by faith, and rules in the heart by the energy of the Divine Spirit. It is in this light that the apostle in this verse regards the religion which he authoritatively... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 12:11-12

The Christian's duty to himself. While we are to think of others, we are to think of ourselves also. Herbert Spencer has contrasted the "religion of enmity," or the religion of heathenism, with what he calls the "religion of amity," or the religion of Christianity. But he speaks as if the Christian precept was, "Thou shalt love thy neighbour better than thyself." It is not so. The command is, "Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself." "To thine own self be true, And it must follow, as... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 12:12

Patience, hope, and prayer. In the preceding verse the active, energetic side of religion is presented with vivacity and completeness. And this is perhaps the most important of all the trustful results of true Christianity. It was an end worthy of the Divine interposition to introduce amongst men the purpose and the power to serve the Lord with fervour and with diligence. Yet this is not all which our religion does for us. Our life is not altogether in our own hands; we cannot control and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 12:12-14

In hope rejoicing; in tribulation enduring; in prayer continuing instant; communicating to the necessities of the saints ( i.e. Christians); given to (literally, pursuing ) hospitality . Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not . In Romans 12:14 the form of the admonition passes from participles to direct imperatives, a positive command of Christ being adduced. In Romans 12:15 the gentler admonitory form of in the infinitive is taken up, passing to participles, as... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 12:13-14

Treatment of friends and foes. Christianity is a practical religion. The New Testament is not simply a repertory of general principles; it draws out those Divine principles into the detailed duties and difficulties of daily life. For example, whilst love is the new commandment of Jesus to his disciples, and whilst love is described as the sum of the Divine Law, as the greatest of the virtues, as the bond of perfectness, we are shown how to manifest love in the occupations and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 12:15

Christian sympathy. Joy and sorrow are great facts of human life. If there is such an element as purpose in the universe, it is clear that men were made to experience gladness and grief, and that both experiences are intended to act as discipline by which human character may be tested and trained. Both emotions are experienced in childhood, and manifest themselves most strikingly in early life, when what the mature think trivial causes are wont to awaken feeling. In manhood, feeling is... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 12:15

Sympathy. The two clauses of this verse remind us of the two main emotions of the human breast, of their diverse nature, and their common association. Sorrow ever treads at the heels of joy. The sigh and the laugh may be heard at once. Scarce has prosperity brightened one threshold than adversity overshadows another. As in the plagues, there is light in Goshen and darkness in Egypt. If every house were painted to reveal the condition of the inmates, what startling contrasts would be seen... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 12:15-17

Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep. Be of the same mind one toward another (denoting mutual good feeling and unanimity of sentiment; not, of course, agreement in opinion on all subjects). Mind not high things, but condescend to (literally, being led away with ) men of low estate . It is a question whether τοῖς ταπεινοῖς should not be understood as neuter, so as to correspond with τὰ ὐψηλὰ ; the meaning thus being that, instead of being... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 12:9

Let love - The apostle proceeds to specify the duties of Christians in general, that they might secure the beauty and order of the church. The first which he specifies is love. This word here evidently refers to benevolence, or to good-will toward all mankind. In Romans 12:10 he specifies the duty of brotherly love; and there can be no doubt that he here refers to the benevolence which we ought to cherish toward all people. A similar distinction is found in 2 Peter 1:7, “And to... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 12:10

Be kindly affectioned - The word used here occurs no where else in the New Testament. It properly denotes tender affection, such as what subsists between parents and children; and it means that Christians should have similar feelings toward each other, as belonging to the same family, and as united in the same principles and interests. The Syriac renders this, “Love your brethren, and love one another;” compare 1 Peter 2:17.With brotherly love - Or in love to the brethren. The word denotes the... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 12:11

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 12:11-12

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 12:12

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 12:12-14

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 12:13-14

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 12:15

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 12:15

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 12:15-17

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 12:9

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 12:10

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