They all (ο παντες). "The whole of them." Surely Luke was away from Rome at this juncture.

For all seek their own. That is, all who are with me. Who Paul had with him at this time is not fully known, but he doubtless means that t…

For all seek their own, not the things which are Jesus Christ’s.—Compare our Lord's words, You shall be scattered eve…

These words must be understood in harmony with other statements in the letter. Paul had already noted that some among his acquaintances at Rome wer…

For all seek their own things. He does not speak of those who had openly abandoned the pursuit of piety, but of those very persons whom he…

For all seek their own
Meaning not every individual, but the greatest part; and not merely such as were manifestly f…

It is best for us when our duty becomes natural to us. Naturally, that is, sincerely, and not in pretense only; with a willing heart and upright vi…

Previously, the Apostle exhorted them to do works leading to salvation; here he teaches them how. First, he teaches them the way to perform these w…