Romans 1:5

Grace] In Acts and Epistles this word usually means the unmerited favour of God, shown (1) in forgiveness and salvation, cp. Romans 3:24; Ephesians 1:7 as opposed to debt, cp. Romans 4:4, to works, cp. Romans 11:6; Ephesians 2:8., and to law, cp. Galatians 2:21; (2) in the call of the Gentiles, cp. Ephesians 3:2.; (3) in special gifts of calling to and fitness for Christian work, cp. Romans 12:6; Romans 15:15; 1 Corinthians 3:10; Galatians 2:9; Ephesians 4:7. Here 'grace' means the Christian standing generally, to which is added in Paul's case the distinctive gift of apostleship. For obedience to the faith] RV 'unto obedience of faith,' i.e. to win that obedience which is connected with faith: cp. Romans 16:26. Nations] RV 'the nations,' i.e. Gentiles: cp. Romans 1:13; Galatians 1:16; Galatians 2:7. Name] RV 'name's sake,' i.e. the Apostle works for the sake of Christ, and to promote His glory. The name of God is what God has revealed about Himself: cp. Exodus 34:5.; Matthew 28:19.