First (πρωτον μεν). Adverb in the accusative case, but no επειτα δε (in the next place) as in Heb 7:2 or επειτα as in Jas 3:17 fol…

First. In the first place, not in point of importance, but before speaking of other things, or before proceeding to the main design of the…

The Apostle congratulates the Romans on the good report he had heard about them. He had long and earnestly desired to visit them in person. Yes, ev…

What contrasts we have in the seventh verse! In Rome, beloved of God. In Rome called to be saints. God has beloved ones in the da…

The salutation has been unusually long; but instead of moving on immediately to his main theme, the apostle still lingers over introductory matters…

I first indeed, etc. Here the beginning starts, completely suited to the occasion, as he appropriately prepares them to …

First, I thank my God, through Jesus Christ, for you all ,
&c.] After the inscription and salutation, follows a than…

We must show love for our friends, not only by praying for them, but by praising God for them.

As in our purposes, so in our desires, we mus…

1. After the greeting, the Apostle begins the me age, in which he first shows his affection for his readers to make them receptive hearers, …