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For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord is Lord of all, and is rich to all who call on him.
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Commentators unanimously emphasize that in God's plan of salvation, all distinctions like ethnicity, social status, or religious background are erased. The path to God is identical for everyone ('Jew and Greek' being a term for all humanity). This was a radical idea, establishing that all people share the same need for a savior and are offered the same grace through faith.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For there is no difference. In the previous verse, Paul quoted a passage from Isaiah 28:16, which says that every one (pav) t…
Distinction (διαστολη). See on this word 3:22. Here it is followed by the ablative case Ιουδαιου τε κα Hελληνος (between Jew and G…
19th Century
Anglican
For the same Lord over all is rich.—Rather, for the same Lord (is Lord) over all, abounding, and so on.…
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Baptist
For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the scripture saith, whosoever b…
Scripture indicates how faith can be transforming for one’s life, replacing fear and hesitation with bold confidence that rests on the sure promise…
16th Century
Protestant
For there is no distinction, etc. Since faith alone is required, wherever it is found, there the goodness of God manifests itself for salv…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek, &c.] Some reasons are here assigned, confirming the apostle's s…
There is not one God for the Jews who is more kind, and another for the Gentiles who is less kind; the Lord is a Father to all people. The promise …
13th Century
Catholic
After explaining that confession on the lips and faith in the heart bring about salvation, the Apostle proves his point. He first sets ou…
