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Passionate, Persistent Prayer
Commentators note that Paul's prayer was not a casual wish but a deep, emotional, and long-held desire. The original Greek uses a cluster of particles to convey his earnestness. This serves as a model for Christians to pray with heartfelt persistence for the things that align with God's work, demonstrating a genuine pastoral concern for others.
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Albert Barnes
On Romans 1:10
18th Century
Theologian
Making request. It was his earnest desire to see them, and he presented the subject before God.
If by any means. This show…
AT Robertson
On Romans 1:10
If by any means now at length (ε πως ηδη ποτε). A condition of the first class in the form of an indirect question (aim) or ellipt…
Charles Ellicott
On Romans 1:10
19th Century
Bishop
If by any means now at length.—Note this accumulation of particles, denoting the earnestness of his desire. “All…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Romans 1:10
19th Century
Preacher
Paul wanted to go to Rome; but I do not suppose that he ever thought he would go there at the expense of the government, with an imperial guard to …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Romans 1:10
The salutation has been unusually long; but instead of moving on immediately to his main theme, the apostle still lingers over introductory matters…
John Calvin
On Romans 1:10
16th Century
Theologian
Requesting, if by any means, etc. Since it is improbable that we wholeheartedly seek the benefit of those whom we are not ready t…
John Gill
On Romans 1:10
17th Century
Pastor
Making request, if by any means now at length
A principal thing, which he incessantly and importunately requested at…
Matthew Henry
On Romans 1:8–15
17th Century
Minister
We must show love for our friends, not only by praying for them, but by praising God for them.
As in our purposes, so in our desires, we mus…