Romans 15:1
Infirmities [α σ θ ε ν η μ α τ α] Only here in the New Testament.... [ Continue Reading ]
Infirmities [α σ θ ε ν η μ α τ α] Only here in the New Testament.... [ Continue Reading ]
Of the circumcision. Of those circumcised See on the election, ch. 11 7.... [ Continue Reading ]
It is written. The citations are from Psalms 18:50, compare 2 Samuel 22:50; Deuteronomy 32:43; Psalms 117:1; Isaiah 11:10. Confess. Rev., give praise. See on ch. Romans 14:11. Sing [ψ α λ ω]. See on James 5:13.... [ Continue Reading ]
Rejoice [ε υ φ ρ α ν θ η τ ε]. Frequently in the New Testament of merry - making. Luke 12:19; Luke 14:23; Luke 14:24. See on fared sumptuously, Luke 16:19.... [ Continue Reading ]
Root. See on Nazarene, Matthew 2:23. Root is a sprout from the root. He that shall rise to reign. Rev., that ariseth to reign. Literally from the Septuagint. Ariseth to reign is a paraphrase of the Hebrew stands as banner. Bengel says : "There is a pleasant contrast : the root is in the lowest place... [ Continue Reading ]
Here the Epilogue of the Epistle begins. Bengel says : "As one street often leads men, leaving a large city, through several gates, so the conclusion of this Epistle is manifold." Goodness [α γ α θ ω σ υ ν η ς]. See on ch. Romans 3:12. To admonish [ν ο υ θ ε τ ε ι ν]. See on Acts 20:31.... [ Continue Reading ]
I have written [ε γ ρ α ψ α]. Rev., I write. The epistolary aorist. See on 1 John 2:13. The more boldly [τ ο λ μ η ρ ο τ ε ρ ο ν]. Not too boldly, but the more boldly because you are full of goodness. In some sort [α π ο μ ε ρ ο υ ς]. See on ch. Romans 11:25. Rev., in some measure, qualifying I wri... [ Continue Reading ]
Minister [λ ε ι τ ο υ ρ γ ο ν]. See on ch. Romans 13:6. Ministering [ι ε ρ ο υ ρ γ ο υ ν τ α]. Only here in the New Testament. Lit., ministering as a priest. Offering up [π ρ ο σ φ ο ρ α]. Lit., the bringing to, i e., to the altar. Compare doeth service, John 16:2.... [ Continue Reading ]
Whereof I may glory [τ η ν κ α υ χ η σ ι ν]. Rather, as Rev., my glorying, denoting the act. The ground of glorying would be kauchma as in ch. 4 2; Galatians 6:4, etc. Those things which pertain to God [τ α π ρ ο ς τ ο ν θ ε ο ν]. A technical phrase in Jewish liturgical language to denote the funct... [ Continue Reading ]
Signs - wonders. See on Matthew 11:20. Round about [κ υ κ λ ω]. Not, in a circuitous track to Illyricum, but Jerusalem and the regions round it. For the phrase, see Mark 3:34; Mark 6:6; Mark 6:36; Luke 9:12; Revelation 4:6. For the facts, Acts 13:19. Illyricum. Lying between Italy, Germany, Macedon... [ Continue Reading ]
Have I strived [φ ι λ ο τ ι μ ο υ μ ε ν ο ν]. The verb means originally to be fond of honor, and hence, from a love of honor, to strive, be ambitious. Compare 2 Corinthians 5:9; 1 Thessalonians 4:11. The correct sense is to prosecute as a point of honor. Foundation (qemelion). See on settle, 1 Pete... [ Continue Reading ]
I have been hindered [ε ν ε κ ο π τ ο μ η ν]. Imperfect tense, denoting continuousness, and implying a succession of hindrances. Rev., was hindered. Hence these many times.... [ Continue Reading ]
Place [τ ο π ο ν]. Scope, opportunity. So of Esau, Hebrews 12:17. Compare Romans 12:19; Ephesians 4:27. Many [ι κ α ν ω ν]. See on worthy, Luke 7:6. The primary meaning is sufficient, and hence comes to be applied to number and quantity; many, enough, as Mark 10:46; Luke 8:32; Acts 9:23, etc. So, lo... [ Continue Reading ]
Spain. The usual Greek name is Iberia. Paul adopts a modification of the Roman name, Hispania. In my journey [δ ι α π ο ρ ε υ ο μ ε ν ο ς]. Lit., journeying through, or as I pass through. To be brought on my way [π ρ ο π ε μ φ θ η ν α ι]. Escorted. See on Acts 14:3. Filled [ε μ π λ η σ θ ω]. Lit.,... [ Continue Reading ]
Contribution [κ ο ι ν ω ν ι α ν]. See on fellowship, Acts 2:42. Poor saints [π τ ω χ ο υ ς τ ω ν α γ ι ω ν]. More literally, and better, the poor of the saints. Rev., among the saints. All the saints were not poor.... [ Continue Reading ]
To minister [λ ε ι τ ο υ ρ γ η σ α ι]. See on ch. Romans 13:6. By using this word for priestly service, Paul puts the ministry of almsgiving on the footing of a sacrificial service. It expresses the worship of giving.... [ Continue Reading ]
Sealed - this fruit. Secured to them the product of the contribution. See on John 3:33; Revelation 22:10.... [ Continue Reading ]
Gospel. Omit, and read blessing of Christ.... [ Continue Reading ]
Strive together [σ υ ν α γ ω ν ι σ α σ θ α ι]. The simple verb is used of contending in the games, and implies strenuous effort. Here earnest prayer.... [ Continue Reading ]
Them that do not believe [τ ω ν α π ε ι θ ο υ ν τ ω ν]. See on ch. Romans 10:21. Better, Rev., them that are disobedient.... [ Continue Reading ]
With you be refreshed [σ υ ν α ν α π α υ σ ω μ α ι υ μ ι ν]. See on give rest, Matthew 11:28.... [ Continue Reading ]