Bible Commentary

Grace [be] unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and [from] the Lord Jesus Christ. 3. grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ ] The close association of these words for the preposition is not repeated twice has been held to imply the oneness of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 1:3”

Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called [to be] saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours: 2. to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus ] Literally, to them that have … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Corinthians 1:2”

To God only wise, [be] glory through Jesus Christ forever. Amen. 27. to God only wise ] So certainly; though the Gr. equally allows the rendering to the only wise God. But the assertion of His glory as the Only (absolutely) Wise Being is far more in harmony with the height and fulness of the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 16:27”

But now is made manifest, and by the Scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, made known to all nations for the obedience of faith: 26. now ] In the days of Messiah, and in Him as the Propitiation. Cp. Col 1:26. by the scriptures, &c.] Lit. by means of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 16:26”

Now to him that is of power to establish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began, 25 27. Final Doxology to the Giver and Revealer of the universal Gospel of Salvation by Faith 25. Now to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 16:25”

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ [be] with you all. Amen. 24. The grace, &c.] Cp. 2Th 3:16, for a similar adieu before the actual close. We venture to suggest that thus far the amanuensis wrote; that St Paul then in some sense reviewed his great Epistle; and then, perhaps with his own hand, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 16:24”

Gaius mine host, and of the whole church, saluteth you. Erastus the chamberlain of the city saluteth you, and Quartus a brother. 23. Gaius ] The same Latin name as Caius. This Gaius may be the same as Gaius of Macedonia, (Act 19:29,) or as Gaius of Derbe, (Act 20:4😉 and again the Gaius of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 16:23”

I Tertius, who wrote [this] epistle, salute you in the Lord. 22. I Tertius, &c.] This ver. may be read, I Tertius greet you, who wrote the Epistle in the Lord; i.e., who wrote it, (as the Apostle’s amanuensis,) in the spirit of a Christian, as a work of holy privilege and love. But the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 16:22”

Timothy my workfellow, and Lucius, and Jason, and Sosipater, my kinsmen, salute you. 21 24. Salutations 21. Timotheus my workfellow ] Cp. especially Php 2:19-22 with this brief allusion to this singularly beloved and honoured friend and helper of the Apostle. His name appears in eleven Epistles; Romans , 1 and 2 Cor., Phil., Colossians … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 16:21”

And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ [be] with you. Amen. 20. the God of peace ] See on Rom 15:33. Here the sacred Title seems to refer to the miseries of the strife (“divisions and offences”) attendant on false doctrine. The God … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 16:20”