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A 'Human' Illustration
Commentators explain that when Paul says he is speaking "after the manner of men," he is using a simple, earthly analogy of slavery. He does this because of his audience's "infirmity of the flesh"—their spiritual weakness or dullness of understanding. He uses a familiar concept to make a profound spiritual point as clear as possible.
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Albert Barnes
On Romans 6:19
18th Century
Theologian
I speak after the manner of men. I speak as men usually speak; or I draw an illustration from common life, in order to make myself better …
AT Robertson
On Romans 6:19
I speak after the manner of men (ανθρωπινον λεγω). "I speak a human word." He begs pardon for using "slaving" in connection with r…
Charles Ellicott
On Romans 6:19
19th Century
Bishop
I speak after the manner of men.—I am using a merely human figure of speech—a figure taken from common human relations, a…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Romans 6:18–19
19th Century
Preacher
Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness. I speak after the manner of men because of the infirmity of your flesh:…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Romans 6:19
Reviewing his own remarks, Paul grants that he has spoken “in human terms” (v.19). This is a kind of apology () for having described the Christian …
John Calvin
On Romans 6:19
16th Century
Theologian
I speak what is human, etc. He says that he speaks in the manner of men, not as to the substance but as to the manner. So Christ …
John Gill
On Romans 6:19
17th Century
Pastor
I speak after the manner of men
This refers either to what the apostle had said already concerning service and liber…
Matthew Henry
On Romans 6:16–20
17th Century
Minister
Every man is the servant of the master to whose commands he yields himself; whether it is the sinful dispositions of his heart, in actions which le…