Bible Commentary

For which cause also I have been much hindered from coming to you. 22 33. His work has hitherto kept him from personal visits to Rome: now it will lead him to the city: but first he must go to Jerusalem, on business of the Church. He requests prayer 22. I have been much hindered … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 15:22”

But as it is written, To whom he was not spoken of, they shall see: and they that have not heard shall understand. 21. but as it is written, &c.] There is, obviously, an ellipsis. Q. d., “I have made it my principle to preach, not where Christ was named, but where that prediction would … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 15:21”

Yea, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build upon another man’s foundation: 20. Yea, so have I strived ] Better, But jealously striving so, &c. The “but” adds a qualifying additional fact; that his line and area of action were determined, in a measure, by … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 15:20”

Through mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God; so that from Jerusalem, and round about unto Illyricum, I have fully preached the gospel of Christ. 19. through mighty signs, &c.] Lit., and better, in the might of signs and wonders, in the might of the Spirit of God. The second … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 15:19”

For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me, to make the Gentiles obedient, by word and deed, 18. For I will not dare, &c.] This ver. may be paraphrased, “To justify this exultation, I need not presumptuously intrude on the work of others, putting … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 15:18”

I have therefore whereof I may glory through Jesus Christ in those things which pertain to God. 17. I have therefore, &c.] Lit., with the best reading, I have therefore my exultation in Christ Jesus as to things God-ward. The words “ I have ” are slightly emphatic, indicating the reality of his commission, labours, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 15:17”

That I should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified by the Holy Ghost. 16. the minister ] The Gr. word (not the same as that in e.g. Rom 15:8,) is the original of our word … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 15:16”

Nevertheless, brethren, I have written the more boldly unto you in some sort, as putting you in mind, because of the grace that is given to me of God, 15. I have written ] Lit. I wrote; the “epistolary past.” the more boldly ] Lit. more boldly; i.e., in our idiom, somewhat boldly. in some … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 15:15”

And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethren, that ye also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another. 14 21. Commendation of the Christian maturity of the Roman believers: yet St Paul writes to them with the authority of the commissioned and laborious Apostle of the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 15:14”

Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost. 13. the God of hope ] Lit. of the hope; i.e. of our hope, the special hope in question; the Christian’s hope of glory. So just below, that … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 15:13”