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A Universal Invitation
Commentators repeatedly emphasize the word "whosoever." This promise of salvation is not limited by ethnicity, background, or past sins. It is a wide and open invitation to every single person, whether Jew or Gentile, who calls upon the Lord. As one scholar notes, it's a 'precious' and 'wide' promise meant to include anyone who believes.
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Albert Barnes
On Romans 10:13
18th Century
Theologian
For whosoever shall call, etc. This sentiment is found substantially in Joel 2:32, And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall cal…
Charles Ellicott
On Romans 10:13
19th Century
Bishop
Upon the name of the Lord.—Originally, as meaning “of Jehovah,” but with special reference to the Messianic Advent. Here, therefor…
Charles Spurgeon
On Romans 10:13–14
19th Century
Preacher
For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? ([Refer…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Romans 10:13
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 Gill
On Romans 10:13
17th Century
Pastor
For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord
This testimony is taken out of (Joel 2:32) and is bro…
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 …