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For one will hardly die for a righteous man. For perhaps for a righteous person someone would even dare to die.
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Righteous vs. Good
Commentators explain that Paul draws a sharp distinction between two types of people. A 'righteous' person is strictly just and rule-following, commanding respect but not necessarily deep affection. A 'good' person is benevolent, kind, and generous, inspiring love. Paul argues that while someone might possibly die for a 'good' person, it's almost unthinkable for a merely 'righteous' one.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For scarcely, etc. The purpose of this verse and the following is to illustrate the great love of God by comparing it with what humans are…
Scarcely (μολις). Common adverb from μολος, toil. See on Ac 14:18. As between δικαιος, righteous, and αγαθος, good, Lightfoot note…
19th Century
Anglican
Yet perhaps.—The true reading is, undoubtedly, for perhaps.
For a good man.—Literally, for th…
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Baptist
For scarcely for a righteous man will one die:
Though he were as just as Aristides, though he were renowned for justice, nobody wou…
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…
16th Century
Protestant
For a just man, etc. The meaning of the passage has constrained me to render the particle γὰρ as an affirmative or declarative ra…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For scarcely for a righteous man will one die The design of this, and the following verse, is to show that Christ's …
Christ died for sinners—not only for those who were useless, but for those who were guilty and hateful, such that their everlasting destruction wou…
13th Century
Catholic
1. After disclosing that our hope is firm because it is a gift of the Holy Spirit, the Apostle now traces its firmness to the death of Chris…
