Philip Schaff's Popular Commentary (4 vols)

Romans 10:12

Romans 10:12. For there is no distinction (comp. chap. Romans 3:22) between Jew and Greek, i.e., Gentile (comp. chap. Romans 1:18 and elsewhere). Proof of the universal ‘whosoever' (Romans 10:11).

For one and the same is Lord of all; lit., ‘the same is Lord of all.' Other constructions have been defended, but the main thought remains unaltered. It seems best to refer this, not to the Father, but to Christ (the exclusive subject since Romans 10:4), especially as He is termed ‘Lord of all' (Acts 10:36), and Romans 10:9 has emphasized the confession of Him ‘as Lord.' The oneness of the Lord is a proof that there is no distinction.

And is rich; shows Himself rich in giving.

Unto all. Toward all the riches of His grace may be directed; this proves that there is no distinction; but only those are really the recipients of it, that call upon him, thus proving their faith by their invocation of Him, which is a confession of Him. ‘The true confession of faith is in effect that cry of adoration: Jesus Lord! And that cry can be uttered equally by every human heart, Jew or Gentile, without its having need of any law. Behold how the universalism founded on faith excludes henceforth the dominion of law' (Godet).

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Romans 10:12

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