A.T. Robertson Commentary Romans 2:11

A.T. Robertson Commentary

Romans 2:11

1863–1934
Southern Baptist
A.T. Robertson
A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson Commentary

Romans 2:11

1863–1934
Southern Baptist
SCRIPTURE

"for there is no respect of persons with God." — Romans 2:11 (ASV)

Respect of persons (προσωπολημψια). Milligan (Vocabulary) considers this word (in N.T. only here, Colossians 3:25; Ephesians 6:9) and προσωπολημπτης (Acts 10:34) and προσωπολημπτεω (James 2:9) the earliest definitely known Christian words, not in LXX or non-Christian writings. See on Ac 10:34 for the formation in imitation of the Hebrew to take note of the face (προσωπον, λαμβανω), to judge by the face or appearance.