Avenge not (μη εκδικουντες). Independent participle again of late verb εκδικεω from εκδικος, exacting justice (13:4). See already …

Dearly beloved. This expre ion of tenderne was particularly appropriate in an exhortation to peace. It reminded them of the affection and …

Give place unto wrath.—It seems best to understand this as referring to "the wrath of God" (indicated in the Greek, here …

Paul takes his stand alongside believers by giving them explicit counsel about how to face the hostile world. “Do not repay evil for evil” (v.17), …

Avenge not yourselves, etc. The evil which he corrects here, as we have reminded you, is more serious than the preceding one, which he has…

Dearly beloved
This affectionate appellation the apostle makes use of, expressing his great love to them, the rather…

Since people became enemies to God, they have been very ready to be enemies to one another. And those who embrace religion must expect to meet with…

1. Previously, the Apostle showed that charity should be practiced toward the needy; now he shows how it should be practiced even toward ene…