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Eager, Not Just Obligated
Commentators emphasize that Paul's readiness was not just a reluctant fulfillment of a duty. He was genuinely "eager" and willing. As one scholar notes, this attitude is "heartwarming" because Paul did not see his obligation as a burden but as a joyful opportunity. This shows that Christian service is best fueled by passion and zeal, not just a sense of obligation.
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Albert Barnes
On Romans 1:15
18th Century
Theologian
So, as much as in me is. As far as opportunity may be offered, and according to my ability.
I am ready. I am prepared to p…
AT Robertson
On Romans 1:15
So as much as in me is I am ready (ουτω το κατ' εμε προθυμον). Literally, "Thus the according to me affair is ready" (προθυμος, ol…
Charles Ellicott
On Romans 1:15
19th Century
Bishop
Accordingly, so far as depends upon his own will, and not upon the external ruling of events by God, the Apostle is ready to preach the gospel, to …
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Charles Spurgeon
On Romans 1:15–16
19th Century
Preacher
Many other people were ashamed of the gospel of Christ. It was too simple; it had not enough of mystery about it; it had not enough of worldly wisd…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Romans 1:15
Paul looks forward to his visit, but he also considers it an obligation. Why? He has already laid the groundwork for such a statement by acknowledg…
John Calvin
On Romans 1:15
16th Century
Theologian
I am therefore ready, etc. He concludes what he had previously said about his desire—that as he knew it to be his duty to spread …
John Gill
On Romans 1:15
17th Century
Pastor
So, as much as in me is, I am ready This explains what he was a debtor to one and another for, namely,
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…