Romans 1:1 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God, ”

Romans 1:1 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Paul - The original name of the author of this Epistle was “Saul.” Acts 7:58 ; Acts 7:1 ; Acts 8:1 , etc. This was changed to Paul (see the note at Acts 13:9 ), and by this name he is general...
Romans 1:1 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Paul, (1) a (2) (a) servant of Jesus Christ, called [to be] an (b) apostle, (c) separated unto the gospel of God, (1) The first part of the epistle contains a most profitable preface down to verse s...
Romans 1:1 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

The Address is elaborate, for Paul is introducing himself to a strange community; and stately, as befits Christ's ambassador approaching the imperial city. Romans 1:1 f., Romans 1:5 f. He is...
Romans 1:1 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Paul. Paul's name heads all his Epistles, except Hebrews. servant . Greek. doulos. App-190. Compare 2 Corinthians 4:5 . Galatians 1:1 ; Galatians 1:10 ; Philippians 1:1 ; 1 Timothy 1:1 ;...
Romans 1:1 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

1. Paul, etc. (11) — With regard to the word Paul, as it is a subject of no such moment as ought to detain us, and as nothing can be said which has not been mentioned by other expounders, I...
Romans 1:1 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God, Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ - The word δουλος, which we translate servant, properly means a slave, on...
Romans 1:1 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Paul, a servant, &c.— From this to the fifteenth verse we have the introduction to this epistle, in which St. Paul asserts his commission as the apostle to the Gentiles; throws in such reflecti...
Romans 1:1 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God, The Salutation ( Romans 1:1-7 ) Instead of the "greeting" х chairein ( G5463 )] familiar to us...
Romans 1:1 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Servant ] A title used in the OT. of those devoted to a special work for God: cp. Joshua 24:29 ; Psalms 36 (title) Jeremiah 7:25 ; Daniel 9:11 ; Zechariah 3:8 . St. Paul claims a similar place...
Romans 1:1 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Servant. — More strictly, here as elsewhere in the New Testament, slave; and yet not wrongly translated “servant,” because the compulsory and degrading side of service is not put forward. The ide...
Romans 1:1 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Chapter 2 THE WRITER AND HIS READERS Romans 1:1-7 PAUL, a bondservant of Jesus Christ. So the man opens his Lord's message with his own name. We may, if we please, leave it and pass on, for to...
Romans 1:1 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

the Apostle's Burning Desire Romans 1:1-12 Upon the threshold of his greatest Epistle, Paul describes himself as a bond-servant. Such humility as his qualified him to be the medium of God's won...
Romans 1:1 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Bringing the first and seventh verses together, we find the called apostle writing to the called saints. As for himself, Paul declared, first, that he was debtor, because a gift had been bestowed on...
Romans 1:1 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

CONTENTS Paul opens the Epistle with declaring his Apostleship. He salutes the Church, with the Profession of his brotherly Love: declares his willingness to visit them; and draws a faithful, but me...
Romans 1:1 - James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary

‘A SERVANT OF JESUS CHRIST’ ‘A servant of Jesus Christ.’ Romans 1:1 It is the highest title that is known in earth or heaven—‘a servant of Jesus Christ.’ Service is based on love. Can you hel...
Romans 1:1 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ ,.... The name of the author of this epistle is Paul, who formerly was called Saul. Some think his name was changed upon his own conversion; others, upon the conversi...
Romans 1:1 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God, Ver. 1. Paul ] A little man, it should seem by his name (such as was James the Less, Mar 15:40): but...
Romans 1:1 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ Though once a bitter persecutor; called to be an apostle And made an apostle by that calling. The Greek, κλητος αποστολος, is literally, a called apostle , or an...
Romans 1:1 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

The salutation (unusually long) occupies seven verses, - laying down distinctly, as it does, the complete foundation of that Gospel of which Paul was a messenger - thus introducing him with the Gospe...
Romans 1:1 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

The Apostle's Commission. A. D. 58. 1 Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an ap...
Romans 1:1 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

ROMANS CHAPTER 1 Romans 1:1-7 Paul, commending to the Romans his calling, greets them, Romans 1:8-15 and professes his concern for, and desire of coming to see them. Romans 1:16,17...
Romans 1:1 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

COMMENTARY. This Letter was written by Paul to the church in Rome, and its whole stress is on ‘the Good News of God'. It commences with a description of that ‘Good News (Gospel) of God', which is...
Romans 1:1 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL NOTES Romans 1:1 . Paul .—In Latin Paulus, and equals little. Chosen, perhaps, for humility. Name of illustrious Roman family. Saul among Jews. Afterwards Paul. Very common for Jews to...
Romans 1:1 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Romans 1:1 I. The fact that a man like Paul, brought up as he was with such a brain and such a heart, turned the wrong way at first, should be capable of burning with such enthusiasm for a man of...
Romans 1:1 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Romans 1:1 . Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God, Paul has many titles, and he delights to mention them in writing to these Christians at R...
Romans 1:1 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Romans 1:1 . Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, in the sense he himself illustrates to the Corinthians. Ye are not your own; ye are bought with a price. Therefore glorify God in your body and in you...
Romans 1:1 - The Biblical Illustrator

Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ. Authentication and salutation I. The apostle. 1. Paul was not the name by which he was always known, but was assumed shortly after the commencement of his mi...
Romans 1:1 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Romans 1:1-45 I. INTRODUCTORY . Romans 1:1-45 A. Salutation with long interposed parenthesis, suggested by "gospel of God." The parenthesis, expressing thoughts of wh...
Romans 1:1 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the Gospel of God,
Romans 1:1 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Chronicles 23:13 ; 1 Corinthians 1:1 ; 1 Corinthians 15:8-10 ; 1 Corinthians 9:1 ; 1 Corinthians 9:16-18 ; 1 Thessalonians 2:2 ; 1 Timothy 1:1 ; 1 Timothy 1:11 ; 1 Timothy 1:12 ; 1 Timoth...
Romans 1:1 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

The Gospel of God Romans 1:1-19 INTRODUCTORY WORDS The opening statement of the first chapter of Romans gives us sufficient basis for our introductory word. The statement reads thus: "Paul, a...
Romans 1:1 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ — To this introduction the conclusion answers, Romans 15:15 , &c. Called to be an apostle — And made an apostle by that calling. While God calls, he makes what...

Romans 1:1 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Romans 1:1 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Romans 1:1 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Romans 1:1 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Romans 1:1 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Romans 1:1 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Romans 1:1 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Romans 1:1 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Romans 1:1 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Romans 1:1 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Romans 1:1 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Romans 1:1 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Romans 1:1 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Romans 1:1 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Romans 1:1 - James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary

Romans 1:1 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Romans 1:1 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Romans 1:1 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Romans 1:1 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Romans 1:1 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Romans 1:1 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Romans 1:1 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Romans 1:1 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Romans 1:1 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Romans 1:1 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Romans 1:1 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Romans 1:1 - The Biblical Illustrator

Romans 1:1 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Romans 1:1 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Romans 1:1 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Romans 1:1 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Romans 1:1 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes