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Now to our God and Father be the glory forever and ever. Amen.
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An Overflow of Praise
Commentators note that this doxology is not a mere formal closing but a spontaneous eruption of praise. It flows naturally from the joy of the entire letter and, specifically, from contemplating God's promise to supply every need in the previous verse. As one scholar notes, the praise is a direct response to God's providential care.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Now unto God and our Father, etc. See Barnes on Romans 16:27.
It was common for Paul to address such an ascription of praise to God,…
The glory (η δοξα). "The doxology flows out of the joy of the whole epistle" (Bengel).
19th Century
Anglican
Now to God and our Father . . .—The doxology of this verse seems suggested by the very use of “glory” in the previous ver…
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Baptist
Now unto God and our Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
He blesses us, let us bless him. He supplies all our need according t…
In words that countless Christians have relied on as one of the great Scripture promises, Paul now reminds his benefactors that “my God” will do wh…
16th Century
Protestant
Now to our God and Father This can be understood as a general thanksgiving, with which he closes the letter; or it can be seen as relating…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Now unto God and our Father To God, who is our Father in Christ,
[be] glory for ever and ever, Am…
The apostle ends with praises to God. We should look upon God, under all our weakness and fears, not as an enemy, but as a Father, disposed to pity…
13th Century
Catholic
In his commentary, the Apostle first shows how the faithful should conduct themselves regarding the future. Here, he commends them for the past ben…
