Herein (εν τουτω). "On the principle implied by these virtues" (Sanday and Headlam).

Approved of men (δοκι…

In these things. In righteousness, peace, and joy.

Serveth Christ. Or obeys Christ, who has commanded them. He receives Ch…

In these things.—The more correct reading is, in this (way). The meaning, however, is the same.

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In v.16, the “good” must be understood as the liberty to eat, since all foods are regarded as clean. This liberty, however, if resented because it …

For he who in these things, etc. This is an argument drawn from the effect: for it is impossible that the kingdom of God should not fully …

For he that in these things serveth Christ
That is, in righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost; he whose fai…

Christ deals gently with those who have true grace, even though they are weak in it. Consider the design of Christ's death; also, that drawing a so…

1. After forbidding human judgments, the Apostle now forbids putting stumbling blocks before one’s neighbor.

   He structures his argume…