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A Real, Royal Human
Commentators stress that the phrase "born of the seed of David" confirms Jesus's full humanity and His fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy. His royal lineage was a crucial credential for the Jewish people, proving He was the promised Messiah. His genuine human nature was necessary for Him to be our representative and savior.
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Albert Barnes
On Romans 1:3
18th Century
Theologian
Concerning his Son. This is connected with the first verse, with the word gospel. The gospel of God concerns His Son. The purpose…
AT Robertson
On Romans 1:3
Concerning his Son (περ του υιου αυτου). Just as Jesus found himself in the O.T. (Luke 24:27,46). The deity of Christ …
Charles Ellicott
On Romans 1:3
19th Century
Bishop
Who, on the human side—as if to show that the prophecies were really fulfilled in Him—was born of the seed of David, the rightful lineage of the Me…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Romans 1:3–4
19th Century
Preacher
What a glorious Lord we serve! He is God's Son: Jesus Christ our Lord. In his human nature, he is a Man of royal race: of the seed of …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Romans 1:3
The Gospel centers in God’s Son, who had this status before he took on a “human nature” and who, in becoming human, became not only an Israelite (9…
John Calvin
On Romans 1:3
16th Century
Theologian
Concerning his own Son, etc. — This is a remarkable passage, by which we are taught that the whole gospel is included in Christ, so that i…
John Gill
On Romans 1:3
17th Century
Pastor
Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord
These words are in connection with "the Gospel of God", ([Reference Romans …
Matthew Henry
On Romans 1:1–7
17th Century
Minister
The doctrine about which the apostle Paul wrote presented the fulfillment of the promises made by the prophets. It spoke of the Son of God, namely …