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Faithful Stewardship
Commentators explain that when Paul speaks of having "sealed to them this fruit," he is using a metaphor for the secure and faithful delivery of the financial gift. The term "sealed" emphasizes his integrity, ensuring the collection was delivered safely and without suspicion. The "fruit" refers to the tangible result of the Gentile believers' faith and gratitude for the gospel they received.
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Albert Barnes
On Romans 15:28
18th Century
Theologian
Have sealed to them. That is, have secured it to them. To seal an instrument of writing, a contract, deed, etc., is to authen…
AT Robertson
On Romans 15:28
Have sealed (σφραγισαμενος). First aorist middle participle (antecedent action, having sealed) of σφραγιζω, old verb from σφραγις,…
Charles Ellicott
On Romans 15:28
19th Century
Bishop
Sealed to them this fruit.—Placed in their hands the sum raised by the collection. This will appear at first sight a some…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Romans 15:28–29
19th Century
Preacher
He was sure of that, but he did not know how he would go in other respects. He did not know that he would go to Rome as a prisoner; he could not fo…
John Calvin
On Romans 15:28
16th Century
Theologian
And sealed to them this fruit, etc. I do not disapprove of what some think: that there is an allusion here to an ancient practice, where p…
John Gill
On Romans 15:28
17th Century
Pastor
When therefore I have performed this
Meaning when he had dispatched that business, and finished that affair which th…
Matthew Henry
On Romans 15:22–29
17th Century
Minister
The apostle sought the things of Christ more than his own will, and would not leave his work of planting churches to go to Rome. It concerns all to…