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For while we were yet weak, in due season Christ died for the ungodly.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

For (ετ γαρ). So most documents, but B reads ε γε which Westcott and Hort use in place of γαρ.

While we were yet we…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

For when, etc. This phrase introduces a new perspective on the subject, or it presents a new argument to show that our hope will not make …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

For when we were yet . . .—The reading at the beginning of this verse is doubtful. The reading of the Vatican manuscript is very a…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

And hope makes not ashamed, because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given to us. For where we were yet …

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

Having dwelt on the powerful influence of the divine love ministered to the hearts of believers by the Spirit, Paul goes on to explore the depths o…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

For Christ, etc. I did not venture in my version to allow myself the liberty of giving this rendering, “In the time in which we w…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

For when we were yet without strength
The apostle having mentioned the love of God proceeds to give an instance, and…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

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

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

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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