For as ye in times past have not believed God, yet have now obtained mercy through their unbelief:

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Ye in time past (υμεις ποτε). Ye Gentiles (1:18-32).

Were disobedient (επειθησατε). First aorist active in…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

For as you. You who were Gentiles.

In times past. Before the gospel was preached. This refers to the former idolatrous and…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Have not believed ... unbelief ... not believed ...

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

God’s purpose must be implemented if it is to be effective. His mercy is the needed factor. Paul is addressing his Gentile readers here. In fact, t…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

For as you in times past have not believed God
The times referred to, are the times of ignorance, idolatry, and supe…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Of all judgments, spiritual judgments are the most severe; of these the apostle is here speaking. The restoration of the Jews is, in the natural or…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

1. After leading the Gentiles to a knowledge of the divine judgments, in which God’s goodne and severity were manifested, the Apostle, actin…

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