Romans 4 - 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.... [ Continue Reading ]
1:1 called (f-7) 'A called apostle,' i.e. an apostle by (divine) calling. Cf. ver. 7 'called saints,' and see note there.... [ Continue Reading ]
4:3 say? (b-6) See Genesis 15:6 . as (c-17) I am not quite satisfied with 'as;' but it is the nearest approach to the sense in English. 'For,' I object to; because then faith is made of positive worth, having the value of righteousness; whereas the sense is that he was holden for righteous in virtu... [ Continue Reading ]
4:5 on (d-10) See Note, Acts 9:42 .... [ Continue Reading ]
4:6 without (e-16) As ch. 3.21. works. (f-17) See Psalms 32:1-2 .... [ Continue Reading ]
4:8 sin. (g-13) That is, 'not account of him as having any.'... [ Continue Reading ]
4:11 be (h-24) 'In order to his being.' It is necessary perhaps to say, 'that he might be' in English; but that is an expression of purpose which goes rather too far. See Note i, ch. 1.20.... [ Continue Reading ]
4:12 Abraham. (a-31) 'Father of circumcision' means, he in whom real separation to God was first publicly established. Perhaps 'of the faith, during [his] uncircumcision, of our father Abraham' may be clearer.... [ Continue Reading ]
4:15 law (b-2) Or 'For the law.'... [ Continue Reading ]
4:17 written, (c-5) See Genesis 17:5... [ Continue Reading ]
4:18 in (d-5) Or 'with,' _ epi_ . It is the state or condition of his mind in believing. see ch. 10.19 and 1 Corinthians 9:10 , and Note at 2 Timothy 1:12 . spoken, (e-19) Genesis 15:5 .... [ Continue Reading ]
4:20 faith, (f-15) 'Found strength in faith' may be rather free, but 'strengthened by faith' might very easily be applied to his body, whereas it means that he was inwardly strengthened by faith. It is, I apprehend, in opposition to 'hesitating through unbelief.' Literally, it is 'gifted with streng... [ Continue Reading ]
4:24 on (g-8) See Note, Acts 9:12 .... [ Continue Reading ]
4:25 justification, (h-14) See Note k, ch. 5.16.... [ Continue Reading ]