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We were reconciled to God (κατηλλαγημεν τω θεω). Second aorist passive indicative of καταλλασσω for which great Pauline word see o…
Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes
For if. The idea in this verse is simply a repetition and enlargement of that in Romans 5:9. The apostle dwells on the thought, and places…
Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott
The interval that separates the state of enmity from the state of reconciliation is a large one, while that which separates the state of reconcilia…
Charles Spurgeon
CharlesSpurgeon
For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life.
Expositor's Bible Commentary
Expositor'sBible Commentary
Whereas the preceding paragraph dealt with the depth of the love of God as seen in the cross, the present section moves on to declare the height of…
John Calvin
JohnCalvin
This is an explanation of the previous verse, amplified by introducing a comparison between life and death. He says we were enemies when Christ int…
John Gill
JohnGill
For if when we were enemies
For the further illustration of the love of God expressed to sinners, by the death of hi…
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
Christ died for sinners—not only for those who were usele , but for those who were guilty and hateful, such that their everlasting destruction woul…
Thomas Aquinas
ThomasAquinas
1. After disclosing that our hope is firm because it is a gift of the Holy Spirit, the Apostle now traces its firmne to the death of Christ.…
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A.T. Robertson
A.T.Robertson