When therefore I have accomplished this, and have sealed to them this fruit, I will go on by you unto Spain. ["Seal" is a figurative expression for "deliver safely." Compare its use at 2 Kings 22:4; where it is translated "sum"; i. e., count out. Our English word "consign" is a similar figure. Paul wished to complete a good work for them: to insure to them the benefit of a noble deed fully accomplished.]
Verse 28. _WHEN, THEREFORE, I HAVE PERFORMED THIS_] Service, _and have sealed_-faithfully delivered up, _to them this fruit_, of the success of my ministry and of your conversion to God, _I will_ _com...
HAVE SEALED TO THEM - That is, have “secured it” to them. To seal an instrument of writing, a contract, deed, etc. is to “authenticate it,” to make it “sure.” In this sense it is used here. Paul was g...
CHAPTER 15 _ 1. The Example of Christ. (Romans 15:1 .)_ 2. The Ministry of Christ. (Romans 15:8 .) 3. Paul's Personal Ministry. (Romans 15:14 .)...
THE PROSPECT OF COMING TO ROME. Romans 15:22. This long task repeatedly detained the writer; but now that he has evangelised the Eastern Provinces, he may realise the yearning toward Rome he had cheri...
THE MARKS OF THE FELLOWSHIP (Romans 15:1-6)...
And that is why on many occasions I found the way to come to you blocked. But now, since I have no longer a sphere for work in these areas, and since for many years back I have had a great desire to c...
PERFORMED. accomplished. WILL COME. See Acts 4:15 (go aside)....
_sealed_ The metaphor is from a solemn ratification. St Paul, handing over to the Church at Jerusalem the "fruit," or proceeds, of the Macedonian and Achaian collections, would thereby finally _attest...
The letter passes to personal matters (_a_) 14–21 a delicate apology and justification of the letter itself: it is not sent with a view to supplementing deficiencies of the Roman Christians, but partl...
22–29. ΔΙῸ ΚΑῚ Κ.Τ.Λ. This work has detained him; but its completion leaves him free to fulfil his long cherished purpose, as soon as a special mission, in the interests of his work, has been fulfille...
ΤΟΥ͂ΤΟ = this business—of his mission in this cause. ἘΠΙΤΕΛΈΣΑΣ. ‘When I have put a finish to’; cf. Philippians 1:6 : the word is used in the same connexion in 2 Corinthians 8:6; 2 Corinthians 8:11
ΈΠΙΤΕΛΈΣΑΣ _aor. act. part. от_ ΈΠΙΤΕΛΈΩ (G2005) завершать, приводить к завершению. ΣΦΡΑΓΙΣΆΜΕΝΟΣ _aor. med. part. от_ ΣΦΡΑΓΊΖΩ (G4972) запечатывать, ставить печать со знаком владельца и гарантией пр...
_ROMANS 15:28_. W_HEN—I HAVE PERFORMED THIS,_ &C.— _Dispatched this affair, and have secured to them this collection._ See Doddridge....
_TEXT_ Romans 15:14-33. And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethren, that ye yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another. Romans 15:15 But I wr...
When therefore I have performed this, and have sealed to them this fruit, I will come by you into Spain. WHEN THEREFORE I HAVE PERFORMED THIS, AND HAVE SEALED (i:e., 'delivered over safely') TO...
__ Paul's Intended Journey 28 During Paul's first three ministries the nations were dependent on Israel, and received of their spiritual things. Hence they were indebted to them and sought to pay by...
SEALED] i.e. marked it as their property; made it over to them. TO THEM] i.e. the Jerusalem Christians. FRUIT] i.e. the contribution would be evidence to the Jewish Christians of the real faith and lo...
JEW AND GENTILE ALIKE THE OBJECT OF GOD'S LOVE. THE APOSTLE'S PLANS 1-13. The subject of Romans 14 is continued. 'Strength' should be displayed in helping the 'weak' after Christ's example (Romans 15:...
PAUL’S LETTER TO THE *ROMANS ROMANS _HILDA BRIGHT AND KEITH SIMONS_ CHAPTER 15 DO NOT TRY TO PLEASE YOURSELF 15:1-6 V1 Because we are strong, we should assist weak people. Our *faith is strong,...
SEALED TO THEM THIS FRUIT. — Placed in their hands the sum raised by the collection. This will appear at first sight a somewhat stilted expression, but it takes a certain solemnity from the fact that...
The Apostle's programme. He is at present on his way to Jerusalem with the gifts which his Gentile churches have made for the relief of the poor Christians there. The issue of this visit is dubious, a...
τοῦτο οὖν ἐπιτελέσας : having brought this business to a close. It is a mistake to find in Paul's use of ἐπιτελεῖν any reference to the performance of a religious rite: see 2 Corinthians 8:6; 2 Corint...
AMBITIOUS TO RENDER SERVICE Romans 15:22 The Apostle felt that it was in the line of the divine will that he should visit Rome, Romans 1:10. Relying, as he did, on the efficacy of prayer, it is not s...
The most powerful argument for Christian conduct is the example of Christ. He pleased not Himself. The injunction to receive one another is an injunction addressed to Jews and Gentiles. Throughout the...
When therefore I have performed this, and have (r) sealed to them this (s) fruit, I will come by you into Spain. (r) Performed it faithfully, and sealed it as it were with my ring. (s) This money wh...
But I shall go to Jerusalem, &c. By this St. Paul is thought to have written this epistle at Corinth, where he was about to set forward for Jerusalem, with the charities collected in Achaia and Macedo...
“ _When, therefore, I have accomplished this and have sealed to them this fruit, I will go on by you unto Spain. Now I know that when I come unto you, I shall come in the fulness of the blessing of Ch...
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. (15) Nevertheless, brethren, I have written the mor...
The circumstances under which the epistle to the Romans was written gave occasion to the most thorough and comprehensive unfolding, not of the church, but of Christianity. No apostle had ever yet visi...
28._And sealed to them this fruit, etc. _I disapprove not of what some think, that there is here an allusion to a practice among the ancients, who closed up with their seals what they intended to lay...
These instructions close the epistle. From Romans 15:8, it is the exordium, the personal circumstances of the apostle, and salutations. In Verses 8 to 12 (Romans 15:8-12), he sums up his thoughts resp...
WHEN THEREFORE I HAVE PERFORMED THIS,.... Meaning when he had dispatched that business, and finished that affair which the Macedonian and Achaian churches had entreated him to engage in, and which he...
When therefore I have performed this, and have sealed to them this fruit, I will come by you into Spain. Ver. 28. _When I have sealed_] That is, safely delivered, as if it were under seal. _ This fr...
_When, therefore, I have performed this_ journey and service, _and have sealed to them_ Safely delivered to them, without diminution, as a treasure under a seal; _this fruit_ This contribution, which...
PERFORMED THIS; this service of carrying the contribution to Jerusalem. SEALED TO THEM THIS FRUIT; made its benefits sure to them by delivering to them the contribution of their brethren....
WHEN, THEREFORE, I HAVE PERFORMED THIS, AND HAVE SEALED TO THEM THIS FRUIT, I WILL COME BY YOU INTO SPAIN....
A word in conclusion:...
The subject of Romans 14:1 continues through verse 7 of Romans 15:1. We have seen first the Lord's authority in regard to men's consciences, then love toward our brethren a reason for considering thei...
One more obstacle - Go to Jerusalem Minister to the saints in need 26 Macedonia and Greece have sent money to help poor saints in Jerusalem. NOTE: "Saints Only" teaching - Galatians 6:10 all men,...
WHEN THEREFORE. HAVE ACCOMPLISHED THIS, AND HAVE SEALED TO THEM THIS FRUIT,. WILL GO ON BY YOU UNTO SPAIN. 'sealed to them this fruit' -'seen this contribution safely into their possession.' (Gspd)...
22-29 The apostle sought the things of Christ more than his own will, and would not leave his work of planting churches to go to Rome. It concerns all to do that first which is most needful. We must...
WHEN THEREFORE I HAVE PERFORMED THIS, AND HAVE SEALED TO THEM THIS FRUIT; i.e. After that I have despatched this business, and safely delivered the alms of the Greek churches to the Jews, wherewith I...
Romans 15:28 Therefore G3767 performed G2005 (G5660) this G5124 and G2532 sealed G4972 (G5671) them G846 this...
‘When therefore I have accomplished this, and have sealed to them this fruit, I will go on by you to Spain.' He assures them that once he has accomplished this ministry, and has made fully clear to th...
HIS AIM TO VISIT ROME AFTER HE HAS MINISTERED TO JEWISH BELIEVERS IN TAKING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE GENTILE CHURCHES TO THE CHURCH IN JERUSALEM (15:22-33). Paul now confirms the unity of Jewish and G...
3). THE MINISTRY OF THE MESSIAH IS TO BOTH JEWS AND GENTILES (15:7-33). Paul now demonstrates that the Messiah has come in order to minister to both Jews and Gentiles, and that this has been in part a...
Romans 15:28. WHEN THEREFORE, etc. Reverting to the hope expressed in Romans 15:24. HAVE SEALED TO THEM THIS FRUIT. Secured to them as their property the ‘fruit,' the produce, of this contribution. S...
1. _Personal Explanations._ This section forms an ‘epilogue' (Meyer), corresponding in matter with the introductory paragraph; chap. Romans 1:8-15. The Apostle first expresses his confidence in the Ro...
HAVE SEALED (σφραγισαμενος). First aorist middle participle (antecedent action, having sealed) of σφραγιζω, old verb from σφραγις, a seal (Romans 4:11), to stamp with a seal for security (Matthew 27...
Romans 15:13. 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. And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethren, tha...
CONTENTS: Jewish and Gentile believers under one salvation. Paul speaks of His ministry and coming journey. CHARACTERS: God, Jesus, Holy Spirit, Paul, Isaiah. CONCLUSION: The self-denial of our Lord...
Romans 15:4. _Whatsoever things were written afore-time,_ by Moses and the prophets concerning Christ, and the calling of the gentiles, were written in order to afford us the greatest comfort, by demo...
WHEN I HAVE FINISHED THIS TASK. Paul seems to think this contribution from the Gentile churches will help solve the schism which threatens the church at this time. Compare notes on Acts 21:13-14. I SH...
_CRITICAL NOTES_ Romans 15:26. TO MAKE A CERTAIN CONTRIBUTION.—To make a contribution of some sort or other. Meyer thus explains the passage: “To bring about a participation in reference to the poor—_...
EXPOSITION ROMANS 16:1 IV. SUPPLEMENTARY. Questions have been raised and much discussed as to the connection of the last two chapters, 15. and 16., with the rest of the Epistle. The facts and the o...
Shall we turn to the fifteenth chapter of Paul's epistle to the Romans. In the fourteenth chapter Paul was dealing with the subject of walking in love within the body of Christ. Recognizing that we ha...
Colossians 1:6; James 4:13; Lamentations 3:37; Philippians 4:17;...
Sealed - this fruit. Secured to them the product of the contribution. See on John 3:33; Revelation 22:10....
When I have sealed to them this fruit — When I have safely delivered to them, as under seal, this fruit of their brethren's love. I will go by you into Spain — Such was his design; but it does not app...