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Salvation's Level Ground
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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Albert Barnes
On Romans 10:12
18th Century
Theologian
For there is no difference. In the previous verse, Paul quoted a passage from Isaiah 28:16, which says that every one (pav) t…
AT Robertson
On Romans 10:12
Distinction (διαστολη). See on this word 3:22. Here it is followed by the ablative case Ιουδαιου τε κα Hελληνος (between Jew and G…
Charles Ellicott
On Romans 10:12
19th Century
Bishop
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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Charles Spurgeon
On Romans 10:10–14
19th Century
Preacher
For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the scripture saith, whosoever b…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Romans 10:12
Scripture indicates how faith can be transforming for one’s life, replacing fear and hesitation with bold confidence that rests on the sure promise…
John Calvin
On Romans 10:12
16th Century
Theologian
For there is no distinction, etc. Since faith alone is required, wherever it is found, there the goodness of God manifests itself for salv…
John Gill
On Romans 10:12
17th Century
Pastor
For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek, &c.] Some reasons are here assigned, confirming the apostle's s…
Matthew Henry
On Romans 10:12–17
17th Century
Minister
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 …