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I serve (λατρευω). Old verb from λατρον, hire, and λατρις, hireling, so to serve for hire, then to serve in general gods or men, w…
Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes
For God is my witne . The reason for this strong appeal to God is to show the Romans the deep interest that he felt in their welfare. This…
Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott
Proof that the Apostle takes this lively interest in the Roman Church is conveyed through a solemn adjuration.
Whom I serve.
Charles Spurgeon
CharlesSpurgeon
This man, Paul, did a great deal by prayer. I remember a minister, who is now with the Lord, who was thanked by his people for his wonderful sermon…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
Expositor'sBible Commentary
The salutation has been unusually long; but instead of moving on immediately to his main theme, the apostle still lingers over introductory matters…
John Calvin
JohnCalvin
For God is my witness, etc. He proves his love by its effects; for if he had not greatly loved them, he would not have so anxious…
John Gill
JohnGill
For God is my witness, whom I serve
These words are an appeal to God, and carry in them the nature and form of an oath; the re…
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
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…
Thomas Aquinas
ThomasAquinas
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After the greeting, the Apostle begins the me age, in which he first shows his affection for his readers to make them receptive hearers, …
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A.T. Robertson
A.T.Robertson