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Our Helpless Condition
Commentators emphasize that "without strength" and "ungodly" describe humanity's state before Christ. We were morally powerless to save ourselves and actively opposed to God. It was not our merit but our desperate need and God's profound love that prompted Christ's sacrifice.
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Albert Barnes
On Romans 5:6
18th Century
Theologian
For when, etc. This phrase introduces a new perspective on the subject, or it presents a new argument to show that our hope will not make …
AT Robertson
On Romans 5:6
For (ετ γαρ). So most documents, but B reads ε γε which Westcott and Hort use in place of γαρ.
While we were yet we…
Charles Ellicott
On Romans 5:6
19th Century
Bishop
For when we were yet . . .—The reading at the beginning of this verse is doubtful. The reading of the Vatican manuscript is very a…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Romans 5:6
19th Century
Preacher
"For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly."
What a wonderful statement! "Christ died for …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Romans 5:6
Having dwelt on the powerful influence of the divine love ministered to the hearts of believers by the Spirit, Paul goes on to explore the depths o…
John Calvin
On Romans 5:6
16th Century
Theologian
For Christ, etc. I did not venture in my version to allow myself the liberty of giving this rendering, “In the time in which we w…
John Gill
On Romans 5:6
17th Century
Pastor
For when we were yet without strength
The apostle having mentioned the love of God proceeds to give an instance, and…
Matthew Henry
On Romans 5:6–11
17th Century
Minister
Christ died for sinners���not only for those who were useless, but for those who were guilty and hateful, such that their everlasting destruction w…