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We reckon therefore that a man is justified by faith apart from the works of the law.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

We reckon therefore (λογιζομεθα ουν). Present middle indicative. Westcott and Hort read γαρ instead of ουν. "My fixed opinion" is.…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Therefore. As the result of the previous train of argument.

That a man. That all who are justified; that is, that…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Therefore. . . .—There is a remarkable division among some of the best authorities on this verse between “therefore” and “for.” Th…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

It is excluded. By what law? Of works? Nay: but by the law of faith. Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds o…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

The opening words here suggest that this paragraph is designed especially for Jews, for even though boasting is not confined to them, it has alread…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

We then conclude, etc. He now draws the main proposition as one that is incontrovertible and adds an explanation. Justification by faith i…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Therefore we conclude
This is the conclusion from the premises, the sum total of the whole account:

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

God wills that the great work of the justification and salvation of sinners be carried on from first to last in such a way as to exclude boasting. …

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

1. After showing that Jews have no advantage over the Gentiles either regarding sin or righteousne , he now presents his intended conclusion…

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