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Romans 12

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Introduction

1:1 called (f-7) 'A called apostle,' i.e. an apostle by (divine) calling. Cf. ver. 7 'called saints,' and see note there.

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Verse 2

12:2 conformed (i-4) As 1 Peter 1:14 . 'world' as 1 Corinthians 1:20 . prove (k-20) Lit. 'to your proving.'

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Verse 3

12:3 wise, (l-37) So as to have a sober judgment, 'to think soberly,' as 'sensible,' Luke 8:35 .

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Verse 8

12:8 simplicity; (m-11) Or 'with liberality;' from 'giving without hesitation,' or 'not avoiding to give on false excuses,' it has come to mean 'readily and liberally.'

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Verse 10

12:10 it (a-19) 'Taking the lead in paying it' is a paraphrase, but I know not how to present the sense more briefly.

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12:11 spirit (b-8) Or 'by the Spirit.' See Note at ch. 8.9. serving (c-10) The word means 'to serve as a bondman' douleuo . It is different from the words used for service in ver. 1 (which is from latreuo ), and for service in ver. 7 (which is from diakoneo ). See 1 Corinthians 4:1 .

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Bibliographical Information
Darby, John. "Commentary on Romans 12". "John Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/dsn/romans-12.html. 1857-67.

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