Bible Commentary

But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Isaiah saith, Lord, who hath believed our report? 16. But they have not all obeyed the gospel ] i.e. the gospel, or good tidings, just specified; that of “peace.” Here St Paul meets from prophecy the supposed objection that the message had only partially succeeded. Innumerable … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 10:16”

And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things! 15. except they be sent ] Q. d., “If they be not sent, if they are held back by misguided jealousy, how … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 10:15”

How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher? 14. How then, &c.] This is an argument for the evangelization of the heathen, as against the jealous reserve of Pharisaic … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 10:14”

For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. 13. For whosoever, &c.] “ Whosoever ” refers back to “all” in Rom 10:12. St Paul here quotes (almost verbatim with LXX.) Joe 2:32; (Heb., 4:5;) where the whole prediction is distinctly Messianic, and includes a reference to “the remnant whom the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 10:13”

For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. 12. For there is no difference ] The same phrase (with precisely opposite reference) as Rom 3:22. The “ for ” here refers to the “whosoever” of Rom 10:11; and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 10:12”

For the Scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. 11. the scripture ] Already quoted, Rom 9:33; see notes. believeth ] Here faith alone is mentioned, and so through the rest of the context. Confession of Christ as Lord, the fruit and sequel of faith, was an incident only in the argument. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 10:11”

For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. 10. For with the heart, &c.] The “ for ” introduces a further explanation; in which the special workings of belief and confession are noticed. man believeth ] Lit. it is believed; “belief is exercised.” So just below, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 10:10”

That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 9. that if thou shalt, &c.] Here the contents of the “utterance” are given in more detail. confess with thy mouth ] i.e., practically, “submit to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 10:9”

But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, [even] in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach; 8. The word ] More precisely, the utterance; i.e. of the terms of the covenant. Alike the elder and later Covenants were not obscure enigmas, but could be recited … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 10:8”

Or, Who shall descend into the deep? (that is, to bring up Christ again from the dead.) 7. Who shall descend, &c.] The Heb. has “Who shall go over (or on) the sea?”; the LXX., “to the other side of the sea?” St Paul takes the sea, as surely Moses took it, to be the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 10:7”