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Hazarding his life (παραβολευσαμενος τη ψυχη). First aorist middle participle of παραβολευω (from the adjective παραβολος), to pla…
Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes
Because for the work of Christ. That is, either by exposing himself in his journey to see the apostle in Rome, or by his labours there.
Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott
Not regarding his life.—According to the true reading, the sense is “having hazarded his life.” Literally, it means h…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
Expositor'sBible Commentary
There were two reasons why Epaphroditus deserved a genuine welcome. First, he had been engaged in the work of Christ and had actually risked his li…
John Calvin
JohnCalvin
Because for the work of Christ. I consider this as referring to the illness which he had brought upon himself by relentless effort. Theref…
John Gill
JohnGill
Because for the work of Christ he was nigh unto death
Meaning either the work the church sent him about, and which h…
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
It is best for us when our duty becomes natural to us. Naturally, that is, sincerely, and not in pretense only; with a willing heart and upright vi…
Thomas Aquinas
ThomasAquinas
Previously, the Apostle exhorted them to do works leading to salvation; here he teaches them how. First, he teaches them the way to perform these w…
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A.T. Robertson
A.T.Robertson