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Do we then make the law of none effect through faith? God forbid: nay, we establish the law.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Nay, we establish the law (αλλα νομον ιστανομεν). Present indicative active of late verb ιστανω from ιστημ. This Paul hinted at in…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Do we then make void the law? Do we render it vain and useless, destroy its moral obligation, and prevent obedience to it by the doctrine …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Do we then make void the law.—In opposition to many commentators it seems right to take this as an isolated statement to …

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 final verse of the chapter has elicited many interpretations, attesting its difficulty. The correct view is the one that most closely accords w…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Do we then make, etc. When the law is opposed to faith, the flesh immediately suspects some conflict, as if the one were opposed to the ot…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Do we then make void the law through faith? &c.] Which question is answered by way of detestation, God forbid…

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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