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in the day when God will judge the secrets of men, according to my gospel, by Jesus Christ.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
In the day. This verse is undoubtedly to be connected with Romans 2:12, with the intermediate verses forming a parenthesis. It implies tha…
According to my gospel (κατα το ευαγγελιον μου). What Paul preaches (1 Corinthians 15:1) and which is the true gospel<…
19th Century
Anglican
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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“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…
16th Century
Protestant
In which God shall judge the secrets of men. This indirect definition of judgment is most suitable to the present occasion. It teaches tho…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
In the day when God shall judge These words are to be read in connection with (Romans 2:13), and express…
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The Jews thought themselves a holy people, entitled to their privileges by right, while they were unthankful, rebellious, and unrighteous. But all …
13th Century
Catholic
After refuting the human judgment with which the Gentiles and Jews judged one another and commending God’s judgment, the Apostle now unde…
