Lectionary Calendar
Friday, April 19th, 2024
the Third Week after Easter
the Third Week after Easter
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Bible Commentaries
Abbott's Illustrated New Testament Abbott's NT
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Bibliographical Information
Abbott, John S. C. & Abbott, Jacob. "Commentary on Romans 15". "Abbott's Illustrated New Testament". https://studylight.org/commentaries/eng/ain/romans-15.html. 1878.
Abbott, John S. C. & Abbott, Jacob. "Commentary on Romans 15". "Abbott's Illustrated New Testament". https://studylight.org/
Whole Bible (55)New Testament (20)Gospels Only (1)Individual Books (14)
Verse 1
Verse 1
Not to please ourselves; not to act merely with reference to pleasing ourselves.
Verse 3
Verse 3
Since Christ endured reproach and suffering for us, we ought to have a kind and tender regard for each other.
Verse 5
Verse 5
According to Christ Jesus; in accordance with the Spirit manifested by him.
Verse 6
Verse 6
With one mind and one mouth; with one mind and one voice.
Verse 8
Verse 8
Was a minister of the circumcision; of the Jewish people. In his mission to this world, he fulfilled the designs and promises of God in respect to the Jews.
Verse 9
Verse 9
And that the Gentiles, &c.; that is, he came for the benefit of the Gentiles also, that they might find mercy in God, in accordance with what was always his design, as is shown from the passages quoted in the Romans 15:9-12; Psalms 18:49; Deuteronomy 32:43; Psalms 117:1; Isaiah 11:10.
Verse 15
Verse 15
The grace; the trust or commission, viz., the one mentioned in the Romans 15:16.
Verse 17
Verse 17
Which pertain to God; to the kingdom of God.
Verse 19
Verse 19
Illyricum was beyond Macedonia, towards the north.
Verse 22
Verse 22
For which cause; that is, on account of having been engaged in giving the publication of the gospel the greatest possible extension.
Verse 23
Verse 23
No more place; that is, none specially requiring his presence and labors.
Verse 24
Verse 24
Thitherward; towards Spain.
Verse 25
Verse 25
To minister unto the saints; to minister to their wants, by carrying a contribution. The circumstances of this contribution are referred to in 1 Corinthians 16:1-4. 1 Corinthians 16:2 Cor. chap. 8: 9:
Verse 28
Verse 28
Sealed to them; secured to them.