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Selected Verse: Romans 1:15 - King James
| Verse |
Translation |
Text |
| Ro 1:15 |
King James |
So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also. |
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| A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882] |
| So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also--He feels himself under an all-subduing obligation to carry the gospel to all classes of mankind, as adapted to and ordained equally for all (Co1 9:16). |
| Vincent's Word Studies, by Marvin R. Vincent [1886] |
To you also that are in Rome
To you refers to the christian Church, not to the population generally. In every verse, from Rom 1:6 to Rom 1:13, ὑμεῖς you refers to the Church. |
| Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826 |
| I am ready to preach - προθυμον; I have a ready mind. I was only prevented by the providence of God from visiting you long ago. His time is best: in the mean time I write, by his direction, to comfort and instruct you. |
16 For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel!
13 Now I would not have you ignorant, brethren, that oftentimes I purposed to come unto you, (but was let hitherto,) that I might have some fruit among you also, even as among other Gentiles.
6 Among whom are ye also the called of Jesus Christ: