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and that most of the brothers in the Lord, being confident through my bonds, are more abundantly bold to speak the word of God without fear.
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Suffering Can Inspire Courage
Commentators unanimously highlight a paradox: Paul's imprisonment did not intimidate other Christians but instead made them bolder. Scholars like Calvin and Barnes explain that seeing God's power sustain Paul through his suffering gave other believers a 'pledge of their victory,' overcoming their fear and emboldening them to preach the gospel more courageously.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And many of the brethren. Many Christians. It is evident from this that there were already "many" in Rome who professed Christianity.
The most of the brethren (τους πλειονας των αδελφων). "The more part of the brethren." The comparative with the article with the s…
19th Century
Anglican
And many of the brethren in the Lord (properly, the greater number).—The words in the Lord should be co…
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Baptist
Notice the beautiful self-forgetfulness of the apostle Paul. As long as the gospel could be more widely published, he did not mind where he was, or…
The second way the Gospel had been advanced was that Paul’s circumstances had emboldened other Christians in Rome. One might suppose that his impri…
16th Century
Protestant
Many of the brethren. By this example, we are taught that the tortures of the saints, endured by them on behalf of the gospel, are a groun…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And many of the brethren in the Lord This is another instance of the usefulness of the apostle's sufferings, and ano…
The apostle was a prisoner at Rome; and to counteract the offence of the cross, he shows the wisdom and goodness of God in his sufferings. These th…
13th Century
Catholic
Having stated the reason for hope concerning the future, he now indicates the matters for which he prays for them. First, he mentions his desire, w…
