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Behold then the goodness and severity of God: toward them that fell, severity; but toward thee, God`s goodness, if thou continue in his goodness: otherwise thou also shalt be cut off.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

The goodness and the severity of God (χρηστοτητα κα αποτομιαν θεου). See on Ro 2:2 for χρηστοτης, kindness of God. Αποτομια (here …

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Behold therefore, etc. Regard, or contemplate, for purposes of your own improvement and benefit, the dealings of God. We should look on

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

As Providence had been appealed to, the Apostle states the true Providential aspect of God’s rejection of Israel. It had a double side—one of goodn…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

Paul now expands the figures of root and branches by setting forth the allegory of the olive tree. Actually, there are two trees, the cultivated ol…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

See then, etc. By laying the case before their eyes, he more clearly and fully confirms the fact that the Gentiles had no reason to be pro…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Behold therefore the goodness, and severity of God
The consideration of both the grace and kindness of God to some, …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Of all judgments, spiritual judgments are the most severe; of these the apostle is here speaking. The restoration of the Jews is, in the natural or…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century
  1. After showing that the fall of the Jews was both useful and reversible, the Apostle now forbids the Gentiles to boast against the Jews.

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