The most of the brethren (τους πλειονας των αδελφων). "The more part of the brethren." The comparative with the article with the s…

And many of the brethren. Many Christians. It is evident from this that there were already "many" in Rome who profe ed Christianity.

And many of the brethren in the Lord (properly, the greater number).—The words in the Lord should be co…

Notice the beautiful self-forgetfulness of the apostle Paul. As long as the gospel could be more widely published, he did not mind where he was, or…

The second way the Gospel had been advanced was that Paul’s circumstances had emboldened other Christians in Rome. One might suppose that his impri…

Many of the brethren. By this example, we are taught that the tortures of the saints, endured by them on behalf of the gospel, are a groun…

And many of the brethren in the Lord
This is another instance of the usefulness of the apostle's sufferings, and ano…

The apostle was a prisoner at Rome; and to counteract the offence of the cross, he shows the wisdom and goodness of God in his sufferings. These th…

Having stated the reason for hope concerning the future, he now indicates the matters for which he prays for them. First, he mentions his desire, w…