As free (ως ελευθερο). Note nominative again connected with υποταγητε in verse 13, not with φιμοιν in verse 14 (a parenthesis in f…

As free. That is, they were to consider themselves as freemen, as having a right to liberty. The Jews boasted much of their freedom and re…

As free.—This points immediately to what was the gist of the accusation. The Christian took up a position of complete independence…

Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul; Having your conversation hones…

Christians are free because the service of God is freedom (cf. Jn 8:32; Romans 6:15; Galatians 5:13)—freedom from bondage t…

As free This is said in anticipation, so that he might address in advance those things that are usually raised as objections regarding the…

As free
These converted Jews might value themselves on their freedom, partly as the descendants of Abraham, and so f…

A Christian's conduct must be honest. However, it cannot be honest if there is not a just and careful fulfillment of all relational duties. The apo…