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A Horrifying Idea
Paul's response, "God forbid," is an expression of absolute horror. Commentators emphasize that the idea of sinning more to get more grace is a "diabolical suggestion" (Spurgeon) that is utterly contrary to the gospel. It's an appeal to the Christian's core instinct, which should find the thought repulsive.
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Albert Barnes
On Romans 6:2
18th Century
Theologian
God forbid. By no means. Greek, It may not be. (See Barnes on Romans 3:4).
The expression is a strong denial of what is implied in …
AT Robertson
On Romans 6:2
Died to sin (απεθανομεν τη αμαρτια). Second aorist active of αποθνησκω and the dative case. When we surrendered to Christ and took…
Charles Ellicott
On Romans 6:2
19th Century
Bishop
That are dead.—Rather, that died. It is good to keep in mind Dr. Lightfoot’s remarks on the importance of keeping the str…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Romans 6:2
19th Century
Preacher
God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein?
The two terms are exactly opposite to one another. If, thro…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Romans 6:2
Paul begins his discussion by raising an objection and answering it—an objection that grows out of his presentation of justification, especially th…
John Calvin
On Romans 6:2
16th Century
Theologian
By no means. To some, the Apostle seems to have only intended to indignantly rebuke such outrageous madness; but it appears from other pla…
John Gill
On Romans 6:2
17th Century
Pastor
God forbid
By which he expresses his abhorrence of such a practice, and that this was a consequence which did not fo…
Matthew Henry
On Romans 6:1–2
17th Century
Minister
The apostle is very thorough in stressing the necessity of holiness. He does not explain away the free grace of the gospel, but he shows that the c…