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Among whom you are also called to be Jesus Christ`s.
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A Personal, Powerful Call
Commentators emphasize that being "called" is not a casual invitation but a personal and powerful act of God. Scholars like John Gill and Charles Spurgeon describe it as an "effectual" or "internal" call that draws a person out of darkness, into fellowship with Jesus, and secures their faith. This divine call is what makes someone a true Christian.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Among whom. That is, among the Gentiles who had become obedient to the Christian faith, in accordance with the design of the gospel ([Refe…
Called to be Jesus Christ's (κλητο Ιησου Χριστου). Predicate genitive after κλητο (verbal adjective from καλεω, to call), though i…
19th Century
Anglican
Among whom are you also.—It is, perhaps, best not to put a comma after “also.” Among these Gentile churches, to which I a…
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Baptist
That is a sweet name for every truly converted man. Called of Jesus Christ. He has called you personally, he has called you effectually, h…
Now the apostle returns to his responsibility to proclaim the Good News (cf. v.1). Two problems present themselves here, and they are somewhat rela…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Among whom are you also The Romans, though they were the chief, were among the nations of the world to whom the apos…
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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 …
13th Century
Catholic
After commending Christ for his origin and power, he now commends him for his generosity, which is shown by the gifts he bestowed on beli…
