Romans 13 - Introduction
1:1 called (f-7) 'A called apostle,' i.e. an apostle by (divine) calling. Cf. ver. 7 'called saints,' and see note there.... [ Continue Reading ]
1:1 called (f-7) 'A called apostle,' i.e. an apostle by (divine) calling. Cf. ver. 7 'called saints,' and see note there.... [ Continue Reading ]
13:1 subject (h-5) Or 'let every soul subject itself.' it is reflexive; see Note e, Hebrews 1:3 . 'Sets himself in opposition,' ver. 2, is in direct contrast.... [ Continue Reading ]
13:2 bring (i-23) Lit. 'shall receive.'... [ Continue Reading ]
13:8 fulfilled (k-16) Perfect tense. By the conduct which flows from love, the law is already fulfilled before its requirement is applied.... [ Continue Reading ]
13:9 lust; (l-18) See Exodus 20:13-17 . thyself. (m-40) See Leviticus 19:18 .... [ Continue Reading ]
13:10 whole (a-12) Lit. 'fulness of law.'... [ Continue Reading ]
13:11 also, (b-2) 'This also;' assigning another and additional reason for what he says.... [ Continue Reading ]
13:12 near; (c-10) Or 'drawn nigh.'... [ Continue Reading ]