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So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you also who are in Rome.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
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…
19th Century
Anglican
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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Baptist
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…
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…
16th Century
Protestant
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 …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
So, as much as in me is, I am ready This explains what he was a debtor to one and another for, namely,
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…
13th Century
Catholic
After the greeting, the Apostle begins the message, in which he first shows his affection for his readers to make them receptive hearers,…
