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A Response to Mercy
Scholars unanimously agree that the word 'therefore' connects this command to the deep theology of Romans 1-11. Christian living is not a way to earn God's favor, but a grateful and logical response to the 'mercies of God' already received in salvation. As multiple commentators note, God's grace is the foundation for our dedication, not the reward for it.
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Albert Barnes
On Romans 12:1
18th Century
Theologian
ROMANS Chapter 12
I beseech you. The apostle, having finished the argument of this epistle, proceeds now to close it with …
AT Robertson
On Romans 12:1
Therefore (ουν). This inferential participle gathers up all the great argument of chapters 1-11. Now Paul turns to exhortation (πα…
Charles Ellicott
On Romans 12:1
19th Century
Bishop
At this point, the Apostle turns from the speculative, or doctrinal, portion of his Epistle and begins a series of practical exhortations to his re…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Romans 12:1
19th Century
Preacher
I beseech you therefore, brethren,
Paul is a calm reasoner. He is a bold starer of truth, but here he comes to pleading with us. I …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Romans 12:1
“Therefore” establishes a connection with the entire foregoing presentation in this letter. It particularly relates to 6:13, 19, as a comparison of…
John Calvin
On Romans 12:1
16th Century
Theologian
After addressing those things necessary for the establishment of God's kingdom—namely, that righteousness is to be sought from God alone, that salv…
John Gill
On Romans 12:1
17th Century
Pastor
I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God ,
&c.] The apostle having finished the doctrinal part of th…
Matthew Henry
On Romans 12:1–2
17th Century
Minister
The apostle, having closed the part of his letter in which he argues for and proves various doctrines that are then practically applied, now urges …