What then? Will we sin, because we are not under law, but under grace? Certainly not!

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

What then? (τ ουν?). Another turn in the argument about the excess of grace.

Shall we sin? (αμαρτεσωμεν?).…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

What then? shall we sin, etc. The apostle proceeds to notice an objection which might be suggested. "If Christians are not under the law, …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The Apostle returns to a difficulty very similar to that which presented itself at the beginning of the chapter. The answer is expressed through a …

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

For sin shall not have dominion over you: for you are not under the law, but under grace. What then? shall we sin, because we are not under the…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

Paul has just affirmed, “You are not under law.” Now he shows that this does not mean that believers are free from the demands of living according …

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

What then? Since the wisdom of the flesh always objects loudly to the mysteries of God, it was necessary for the Apostle to add something …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

What then? shall we sin
Does it follow from hence, that therefore we may sin, and go on and continue in it,

beca…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The strongest motives against sin, and for promoting holine , are stated here. Having been made free from the reign of sin, alive to God, and po e …

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century
  1. After showing that we should not remain in sin and that we have the capacity for this, the Apostle concludes with a moral exhortation.

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