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But if it is by grace, it is no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Otherwise (επε). Ellipse after επε (since), "since, in that case."

Is no more (ουκετ γινετα). "No longer b…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

And if by grace. If the fact that any are reserved is by grace, or favor, then it cannot be as a reward of merit. Paul thus takes occasion…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

And if by grace.—The true text of this verse differs considerably from that which is translated…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

Preparation for this section has been made, especially in 9:27–29, where the OT teaching concerning the remnant is summarized by quotations from Is…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

If through grace, it is no more by works, etc. This amplification is derived from a comparison between things of an opposite character, fo…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And if by grace, then is it no more of works
Upon election, being called "the election of grace", the apostle forms …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

There was a chosen remnant of believing Jews, who had righteousne and life by faith in Jesus Christ. These were kept according to the election of g…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

1. After showing that the fall of the Jews is deplorable, though not entirely excusable, the Apostle now shows that it is not universal.

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