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For I know that this will turn out to my salvation, through your supplication and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,
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What "Salvation" Means Here
Scholars debate whether Paul's "salvation" refers to his release from prison or his ultimate spiritual deliverance. Most commentators, like Calvin and Barnes, argue for the latter. They believe Paul was confident that his trials, regardless of the outcome (life or death), would ultimately contribute to his spiritual well-being and final salvation in Christ.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For I know that this shall turn to my salvation. It will be a means of my salvation. Whether the effect will be to turn public favor towar…
Will turn (αποβησετα). Future middle indicative of αποβαινω, old verb, to come from, to come back, to turn out.
To …
19th Century
Anglican
Shall turn to my salvation.—Or, literally, shall issue in salvation to me. The word “salvation” does not appear to be use…
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Baptist
It is greatly to be desired that all who preach Christ should preach in a right spirit. But even if they do not, let us be glad that Christ is prea…
Paul moves to the second encouraging aspect of his present situation in Rome —the prospect for his “deliverance” (GK 5401). Is this a reference to …
16th Century
Protestant
For I know that. As some published the gospel with the intention of making Paul hateful, so that they might stir up against him even more …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For I know that this shall turn to my salvation Or "to salvation", to the salvation of others; that is, the preachin…
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
Above, the Apostle described the progress he has made; here he deals with the joy born of this progress: first, the cause of this joy, and second, …
