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God's Love: Proven, Not Just Stated
Commentators explain that the word “commendeth” means God actively proved, established, and demonstrated His love. Unlike the rare human willingness to die for a good person, God's love was shown in the most profound way possible: Christ died for us. This isn't just a feeling God has; it's a historical fact He proved on the cross, making His love certain and trustworthy.
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Albert Barnes
On Romans 5:8
18th Century
Theologian
But God commendeth, etc. God has exhibited or showed his love in this unusual and remarkable manner.
His love. His kind fe…
AT Robertson
On Romans 5:8
His own love (την εαυτου αγαπην). See Joh 3:16 as the best comment here.
While we were yet sinners (ετ αμα…
Charles Ellicott
On Romans 5:8
19th Century
Bishop
Commends.—The English word aptly covers the double meaning of the Greek. The same word is used:
- of things in the sens…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Romans 5:7–8
19th Century
Preacher
Some would even dare to die. But God commends His love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
It is und…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Romans 5:8
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 5:8
16th Century
Theologian
But God confirms, etc. The verb, συνίστησι, has various meanings; the one most suitable to this place is that of confirming. For …
John Gill
On Romans 5:8
17th Century
Pastor
But God commendeth his love towards us
That is, he has manifested it, which was before hid in his heart; he has give…
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…