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Judgment is Through Jesus
Commentators unanimously affirm that while God is the ultimate judge, He has appointed Jesus Christ to execute this judgment. This role, consistently taught in Scripture, underscores Christ's divine authority. Paul includes this truth as a fundamental part of the gospel message he preaches, revealing that the Savior is also the Judge of all humanity.
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Albert Barnes
On Romans 2:16
18th Century
Theologian
In the day. This verse is undoubtedly to be connected with Romans 2:12, with the intermediate verses forming a parenthesis. It implies tha…
AT Robertson
On Romans 2:16
According to my gospel (κατα το ευαγγελιον μου). What Paul preaches (1 Corinthians 15:1) and which is the true gospel<…
Charles Ellicott
On Romans 2:16
19th Century
Bishop
This verse takes up the main thread of the subject. “God will judge Jew and Gentile alike at the last day.” It cannot refer (as some would have it)…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Romans 2:16
“This will take place on the day when God will judge men’s secrets” (v.16). What does “this” refer to? Does Paul mean that only at the judgment wil…
John Calvin
On Romans 2:16
16th Century
Theologian
In which God shall judge the secrets of men. This indirect definition of judgment is most suitable to the present occasion. It teaches tho…
John Gill
On Romans 2:16
17th Century
Pastor
In the day when God shall judge
These words are to be read in connection with (Romans 2:13), and express…
Matthew Henry
On Romans 2:1–16
17th Century
Minister
The Jews thought themselves a holy people, entitled to their privileges by right, while they were unthankful, rebellious, and unrighteous. But all …