Romans 12:1,2
Romans 12:1-2. The general principle is stated.... [ Continue Reading ]
Romans 12:1-2. The general principle is stated.... [ Continue Reading ]
F. 12–15:13. THE POWER OF THE GOSPEL SEEN IN ITS EFFECT UPON BOTH THE COMMON AND THE INDIVIDUAL LIFE OF CHRISTIANS. In this section S. Paul deals with the consequences of the principles he has worked out as they affect the character and the conduct of the Christian life. The main principles are two:... [ Continue Reading ]
ΟΥ̓͂Ν. Cf. Romans 5:1; Ephesians 4:1; Colossians 3:1. The exhortation presents the true state of a Christian as the consequence of all that has gone before. ἈΔΕΛΦΟΊ. The appeal is to their realisation of their relation to each other and to the Father. ΔΙᾺ ΤΩ͂Ν ΟἸ. Τ. Θ. Cf. Romans 15:30; 1 Corinthi... [ Continue Reading ]
ΚΑῚ ΜῊ Κ.Τ.Λ. This service of GOD involves a change in attitude of mind: it must no longer be set on meeting the demands of ‘this world’ by an adaptation which can only be superficial, but by a steady renewal of its true nature must work a radical transformation of character, till it accepts as its... [ Continue Reading ]
ΓᾺΡ enforces the charge just given by a description of the right temper of mind for men in their circumstances. ΔΙᾺ ΤΗ͂Σ Χ., ‘on the authority of’; cf. 1; 1 Thessalonians 4:2, and perhaps 1 Timothy 4:14; 2 Timothy 2:2 : the accus. Romans 15:15 has a different suggestion. ΤΗ͂Σ Χ. ΤΗ͂Σ ΔΟΘ. ΜΟΙ. Cf.... [ Continue Reading ]
The connexion seems to lie in the emphasis just laid upon mind as the instrument of the formation of the new character. This leads to the charge to keep that mind in the attitude and quality proper to one who derives from GOD faith, by which he can use the given power, and in its use is bound by his... [ Continue Reading ]
ΚΑΘΆΠΕΡ ΓᾺΡ.… Cf. 1 Corinthians 12:12-27. The reason for this exercise of sober thought in contrast to exaggerated thought of self, is the position of the Christian as a member of a body in Christ. In 1 Cor. _l.c_[241] the comparison is developed in far greater detail and is applied to elucidating t... [ Continue Reading ]
ΟἹ ΠΟΛΛΟῚ Κ.Τ.Λ. We who are many, being in Christ, are one body; cf. Romans 8:1-10. The connexion of the individual with Christ, made in baptism, is a connexion of life, given by the presence of His life in him. But this life is one and the same for all who are baptised into Him; therefore the conne... [ Continue Reading ]
ἜΧΟΝΤΕΣ ΔῈ Κ.Τ.Λ. ΔῈ brings out, in contrast with the unity just emphasised, the difference of function indicated in 4 b. But, as we have different gifts, we must use them in relation to others, in service. Some place a comma after μέλη; but the balance of the sentences and the connexion of thought... [ Continue Reading ]
ΕἼΤΕ ΔΙΑΚΟΝΊΑΝ Κ.Τ.Λ. Sc. ὦμεν; cf. 1 Timothy 4:15, ἐν τούτοις ἴσθι; so with the next two clauses, thoroughness and devotion are insisted upon. ΔΙΑΚΟΝΊΑΝ. The widest word for service, including the functions of apostles, prophets, etc., but here probably of personal service in the community; cf. Ph... [ Continue Reading ]
Ὁ ΠΑΡΑΚΑΛΩ͂Ν. S. Paul is not thinking only of gifts qualifying for office, but of all gifts which help the society and its members. So here of the gift of stimulus or encouragement, especially in the application of truth to conduct; cf. 1 Timothy 6:2; Titus 1:9; Titus 2:15. Ὁ ΜΕΤΑΔΙΔΟῪΣ Κ.Τ.Λ. Here... [ Continue Reading ]
9. The classification of the following clauses is not systematic: some refer to duties to Christians, some to non-Christians, some to both; and the different references are intermixed (cf. τῇ θλίψει, Romans 12:12; εὐλογεῖτε κ.τ.λ. 14). Throughout recognised characteristics or conditions of the Chris... [ Continue Reading ]
10–21. Note the remarkable coordination of participles, adjectives, infinitives (15), and imperatives. All should be translated by the imperative; cf. Moulton, pp. 180 f., 222; cf. 1 Peter 2:18; 1 Peter 3:1; 1 Peter 3:7-8 f., Romans 4:8 f.; cf. Colossians 3:16-17; 2 Corinthians 9:11; 2 Corinthians 9... [ Continue Reading ]
ΤΗ͂Ι ΦΙΛΑΔΕΛΦΊΑΙ. Cf. 1 Thessalonians 4:9; 1 Peter 1:22 (in LXX[245] only in 4 Macc.). A recognised duty, therefore liable to formalities; this must be provided against by an eager feeling of affection as to real members of a family. [245] LXX. the Septuagint Version of the Old Testament ΦΙΛΌΣΤΟΡΓ... [ Continue Reading ]
ΤΗ͂Ι ΣΠΟΥΔΗ͂Ι, in the zealous diligence which Christian practice requires. ὈΚΝΗΡΟΊ, of hesitation from whatever cause, so sluggish, idle; cf. Matthew 25:26. ΤΩ͂Ι ΠΝΕΎΜΑΤΙ prob. = with or by the Holy Spirit—the source in the man of all the activities which are being urged. ΖΈΟΝΤΕΣ, cf. Acts 18:25;... [ Continue Reading ]
The urgency of the times calls for the new character in man.... [ Continue Reading ]
ΤΗ͂Ι ἘΛΠΊΔΙ ΧΑΊΡΟΝΤΕΣ. Cf. Romans 15:13; dat. = because of your hope; their hope is motive of joy; and hope naturally springs from the thought of the Spirit and the Lord; cf. Revelation 22:17. ΤΗ͂Ι ΘΛΊΨΕΙ. In your tribulation—a recognised condition of the Christian profession; cf. 1 Thessalonians 1... [ Continue Reading ]
ΤΑΙ͂Σ ΧΡΕΊΑΙΣ. Cf. Acts 28:10; Philippians 2:25; Philippians 4:16; Philippians 4:19; Titus 3:14 = the needs. On μνείαις see crit. note, p. xlv. ΚΟΙΝΩΝΟΥ͂ΝΤΕΣ. ΚΟΙΝ. = to be partners or act as partners; the dat. of the thing marks the matter in which the partnership is exercised; cf. Romans 15:27; 1... [ Continue Reading ]
ΕΥ̓ΛΟΓΕΙ͂ΤΕ Κ.Τ.Λ. Cf. Luke 6:28 (Matthew 5:44); 1 Corinthians 4:12; 1 Peter 3:9. This clause inserted here shows that the order is not systematic.... [ Continue Reading ]
14–15:13. The special care for scrupulous brethren and Christian duty towards them. Romans 12:1-2. The consequence to be drawn from this exposition of the working of GOD’s compassion towards man, in the call of Jews and Gentiles and in His dealing with them, is the duty to offer the whole nature an... [ Continue Reading ]
ΧΑΊΡΕΙΝ Κ.Τ.Λ., for infin. = imper. cf. Philippians 3:16, “familiar in Greek, esp. with laws and maxims,” Moulton, _l.c_[251]; here used in preference to the participle perh. on grounds of euphony. [251] _l.c._ locus citatus... [ Continue Reading ]
ΤῸ ΑΥ̓ΤῸ …, maintain that mutual agreement with each other which is the basis of peace; cf. Romans 15:5; 2 Corinthians 13:11; Philippians 2:2; Philippians 4:2. ΜῊ ΤᾺ ὙΨ. A potent source of danger to peace. ΤᾺ ὙΨ. ΦΡ. = ὑπερφρονεῖν, Romans 12:3; Romans 11:21; 1 Timothy 6:17; cf. ὑπερήφανος,... [ Continue Reading ]
ΜΗΔΕΝῚ ΚΑΚῸΝ Κ.Τ.Λ. 1 Thessalonians 5:15 f.; 1 Peter 3:9 f. ΠΡΟΝΟΟΎΜΕΝΟΙ ΚΑΛᾺ Κ.Τ.Λ. Proverbs 3:4, LXX[254]; 2 Corinthians 8:21; the sense is well given by Chrys.: πρόνοιαν ποιεῖσθε τοῦ καλοὶ φαίνεσθαι ἐν τῷ μηδενὶ διδόναι ψόγου πρόφασιν, he compares 1 Corinthians 10:32. Lid. cf[255] 1 Thessalonians... [ Continue Reading ]
ΕἸ ΔΥΝΑΤΌΝ, ΤῸ ἘΞ ὙΜΩ͂Ν Κ.Τ.Λ. If it is possible, at least as far as depends on yourselves. The accumulation of conditions emphasises the difficulty of the precepts; cf. Field.... [ Continue Reading ]
ἈΓΑΠΗΤΟΊ. N. the appeal to the treatment which they have received from GOD, as enforcing this most difficult act of self-denial. ΔΌΤΕ ΤΌΠΟΝ. The aor. marks the instantaneous and final character of the act. ΤΌΠΟΝ, ‘room’ or ‘opportunity’; cf. Ephesians 4:26; Hebrews 8:7; Hebrews 12:17; Acts 25:16. Τ... [ Continue Reading ]
ἘᾺΝ ΠΕΙΝΑ͂Ι Κ.Τ.Λ. Proverbs 25:21; for ΨΏΜΙΖΕ cf. 1 Corinthians 13:3. ἄνθρακας πυρὸς κ.τ.λ. The context in Prov. and here forbids us to take this as a symbol of mere punishment or vengeance. The ‘coals of fire’ are pains, but healing pains, of remorse and repentance. Lid. qu. Jerome and Aug. in sup... [ Continue Reading ]
ΜῊ ΝΙΚΩ͂ Κ.Τ.Λ. sums up 17–20. Comm. qu. Sen. _de benef_., VII. 31, vincit malos pertinax bonitas. Wetst. gives a long catena of |[256]. [256] | parallel to... [ Continue Reading ]