Bible Commentary

But not as the offense, so also [is] the free gift. For if through the offense of one many be dead, much more the grace of God, and the gift by grace, [which] [is] by one man, Jesus Christ, hath abounded unto many. 15. But not ] Here, after the parallel of Adam and Christ, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 5:15”

Nevertheless death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over them that had not sinned after the similitude of Adam’s transgression, who is the figure of him that was to come. 14. reigned ] See below, on Rom 5:21. The idea is of unquestioned dominion. after the similitude, &c.] i.e. by conscious transgression of express precepts. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 5:14”

(For until the law sin was in the world: but sin is not imputed when there is no law. 13. for until the law ] This and the following verses are not a parenthesis: see on Rom 5:12. “ Until ” here practically = “ before.” The period “from Adam to Moses” is in view, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 5:13”

Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned: 12 21. The same subject, illustrated by the connexion of fallen man with Adam, and justified man with Christ 12. Wherefore, &c.] Here begins an important section, closing with … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 5:12”

And not only [so,] but we also joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have now received the atonement. 11. not only so ] We shall not only be welcomed then, but we are permitted to feel now the bliss of our position. we joy ] Lit. joying; the participle. The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 5:11”

For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life. 10. if ] i.e. as. The hypothesis is also a fact. enemies ] Personal enemies; the proper force of the Gr. word. Cp. Col 1:21. See below … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 5:10”

Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him. 9. Much more ] i.e. as to our apprehension. After this amazing first step of unmerited love we can, with less surprise, rely on its gracious continuance. now ] “As the case stands.” by his blood ] Lit. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 5:9”

But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. 8. commendeth ] Same word as (for instance) Rom 16:1. Infinite condescension lies in this simple word. his love ] Fully, His own love; the love peculiar to Himself who is Love: perhaps too with a hint … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 5:8”

For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die. 7. For, &c.] The connexion is somewhat thus: “He died for the godless: a proof of unequalled love; for hardly will you find any one die for a just, a good, man; you may … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 5:7”

For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. 6. For when, &c.] From this ver. to Rom 5:11 St Paul expands the words “the love of God.” He explains this love, as “poured out” by the Spirit, to be specially redeeming and justifying love. without strength ] Impotent … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 5:6”