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in the power of signs and wonders, in the power of God`s Spirit; so that from Jerusalem, and around as far as to Illyricum, I have fully preached the gospel of Christ;
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The Spirit's Decisive Power
Paul attributes his success not just to his preaching or even to visible miracles, but ultimately to the "power of the Holy Spirit." Commentators stress that while "signs and wonders" were convincing, only the Spirit could change hearts and bring about true obedience to the gospel. All credit for conversion belongs to God's work through the Spirit.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Through mighty signs and wonders. By stupendous and striking miracles. ().
Paul here refers, doubtless, to the miracles which he hi…
In power of signs and wonders (εν δυναμε σημειων κα τερατων). Note all three words as in Heb 2:4, only here δυναμις is connected w…
19th Century
Anglican
Through mighty signs and wonders.—Literally, through the might of signs and wonders—i.e., throu…
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Baptist
Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost. And I myself…
16th Century
Protestant
So that from Jerusalem, etc. He also adds a testimony from the results, for the success that followed his preaching exceeded all human exp…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Through mighty signs and wonders Or "in", or "through the power of signs and wonders", as the Vulgate Latin, Syriac,…
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The apostle was persuaded that the Roman Christians were filled with a kind and affectionate spirit, as well as with knowledge. He had written to r…
13th Century
Catholic
After instructing the Romans with general admonitions, the Apostle now begins to write about certain familiar matters to them.
