By (δια). The intermediate agents of the exhortation (the Lord Jesus and the love of the Spirit) as δια is used after παρακαλω in …

For the Lord Jesus Christ's sake. Greek, By or through (dia) our Lord Jesus Christ. It means, probably, out of love and regard fo…

The love of the Spirit—that is, the love inspired in them by the Spirit—flowing from the Spirit.

Strive together wit…

For there were some saints in Jerusalem who were very narrow-minded, and who hardly thought it right to accept anything from Gentiles. They had not…

Now I implore you, etc. It is well known from many passages how much ill will Paul faced from his own nation because of false reports, as …

Now I beseech you, brothers
Having declared his intention of coming to them, and his confidence of it, he entreats a…

Let us learn to value the effectual fervent prayers of the righteous. How careful we should be, so that we do not forfeit our share in the love and…

1. After excusing himself for the presumption that could have been ascribed to him for instructing and correcting the Romans, the Apostle no…