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A Promised Victory
Commentators unanimously see this as a direct reference to God's first promise of victory in Genesis 3:15. Paul assures the Romans that "the God of peace" will crush Satan, the ultimate source of division and evil. This is not just a future hope but a promise that empowers believers to stand firm against discord in the present, knowing that God will secure their ultimate victory.
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Albert Barnes
On Romans 16:20
18th Century
Theologian
And the God of peace. The God who promotes peace (Romans 15:33).
Shall bruise. The language here refe…
AT Robertson
On Romans 16:20
Shall bruise (συντριψε). Future active of συντριβω, old verb, to rub together, to crush, to trample underfoot. Blessed promise of …
Charles Ellicott
On Romans 16:20
19th Century
Bishop
The God of peace.—We can well understand how the Apostle, in the midst of “fightings without and fears within,” should look forwar…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Romans 16:20
Perhaps the mention of “what is evil” leads Paul to think of the instigator of evil (Satan) and of the One who had blocked the devil’s efforts and …
John Calvin
On Romans 16:20
16th Century
Theologian
What follows, God shall bruise Satan, etc., is a promise to confirm them, rather than a prayer. He indeed exhorts them to fight courageous…
John Gill
On Romans 16:20
17th Century
Pastor
And the God of peace (See Gill on Romans 15:33);
shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly . Some read t…
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…