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Praise with a Purpose
Commentators observe that Paul strategically pairs his praise with a warning. He affirms the Romans' well-known obedience, which brings him joy, but immediately cautions them. Their commendable, teachable spirit could also make them a target for false teachers, so they must remain discerning.
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Albert Barnes
On Romans 16:19
18th Century
Theologian
For your obedience, etc. Romans 1:8. Your mild, obedient disposition to learn, and to obey the precepts of the teachers of reli…
AT Robertson
On Romans 16:19
Is come abroad (αφικετο). Second aorist middle indicative of αφικνεομα, old verb, to come from, then to arrive at, only here in N.…
Charles Ellicott
On Romans 16:19
19th Century
Bishop
No harm has been done yet. Still, it is good to be on your guard.
Simple concerning evil. This is not at all the same word …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Romans 16:19
Despite the warning, Paul affirms his confidence that his readers will be able to handle the situation (cf. 15:14). This assurance is based chiefly…
John Calvin
On Romans 16:19
16th Century
Theologian
Your obedience, etc. This is said to anticipate an objection, for he shows that he did not warn them as if he thought unfavorably…
John Gill
On Romans 16:19
17th Century
Pastor
For your obedience is come abroad unto all men
That is, as the Arabic and Ethiopic versions render it, "the fame" an…
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…