Hath been shed abroad (εκκεχυτα). Perfect passive indicative of εκχεω, to pour out. "Has been poured out" in our hearts.

And hope maketh not ashamed. That is, this hope will not disappoint or deceive. When we hope for an object which we do not obtain, we are …

Hope maketh not ashamed.—This Christian hope does not disappoint or deceive. It is quite certain of its object. The outco…

Knowing that tribulation works patience; and patience, and experience, hope: and hope makes not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad…

The word “rejoice,” used to characterize the hope of the Christian for participating in the glory yet to be revealed (v.2), now carries over to ano…

Hope maketh not ashamed, etc.; that is, it considers salvation to be most certain. From this it appears that the Lord tests us with advers…

And hope makes not ashamed
As a vain hope does, things not answering to expectation, it deceives, and is lost; but t…

A blessed change takes place in the sinner's state when he becomes a true believer, whatever he has been. Being justified by faith, he has peace wi…

1. After showing the need for Christ’s grace—because without it, neither knowledge of the truth benefited the Gentiles, nor did circumcision…