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The True Master They Serve
Paul bluntly states that divisive individuals serve "their own belly," not Christ. Commentators agree this is a metaphor for selfish ambition, greed, and worldly desires. John Calvin calls this self-serving nature an "unchanging mark" of a false teacher. Their goal is personal gain, whether in status, wealth, or influence, rather than the glory of Christ.
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Albert Barnes
On Romans 16:18
18th Century
Theologian
Serve not. Obey not. Though they are professedly His, they are not His real friends and followers.
But their own belly. Th…
AT Robertson
On Romans 16:18
But their own belly (αλλα τη εαυτων κοιλια). Dative case after δουλευουσιν. A blunt phrase like the same picture in Php 3:19 "whos…
Charles Ellicott
On Romans 16:18
19th Century
Bishop
Their own belly.—Compare the description in Philippians 3:18-19, where the Apostle is also denouncing certain persons who made
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Romans 16:18
Before Paul ends his letter, he includes a warning concerning schismatics. Is it possible to identify these troublemakers? Perhaps it glances back …
John Calvin
On Romans 16:18
16th Century
Theologian
For those who are such, etc. He mentions an unchanging mark by which false prophets are to be distinguished from the servants of Christ; f…
John Gill
On Romans 16:18
17th Century
Pastor
For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ ,
&c.] They do not preach him, but themselves; they do not se…
Matthew Henry
On Romans 16:17–20
17th Century
Minister
How earnest, how endearing are these exhortations! Whatever differs from the sound doctrine of the Scriptures opens a door to divisions and offense…