1 Paul dates his apostleship from the commission he received at
Antioch (Act_13:2) when he was severed from the rest to preach the
evangel of God to the nations. Hitherto only Jews and proselytes like
Cornelius heard the evangel. Now Paul is called to preach
justification to the other nations. This... [ Continue Reading ]
_THE CONDUCT OF MANKIND_
25 There may be an allusion here to the prevalent custom of worshiping
the Roman emperor. It has often occurred that, when men have attained
to great eminence, they have demanded and received divine honors.
Alexander the Great claimed such homage.
26 The prevailing immoral... [ Continue Reading ]