Romans 1:15 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also. ”

Romans 1:15 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

I am debtor - This does not mean that they had conferred any favor on him, which bound him to make this return, but that he was under obligation to preach the gospel to all to whom it was possibl...
Romans 1:15 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at (u) Rome also. (u) He means all those who dwell at Rome, though some of them were not Romans; see the end of the epistle.
Romans 1:15 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Paul's Intention to Visit Rome. Romans 1:8-10 . Of the faith of the Romans the whole world hears: the Apostle thanks God for this, and names them constantly in his prayers. He invokes God as witn...
Romans 1:15 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

as much as in me is . as for (Greek. kata. App-104.) me. ready . Greek. prothumos. Only here. Matthew 26:41 . Mark 14:38 . preach the gospel . Greek. euangelizo. App-121. you, &c ....
Romans 1:15 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

15. I am therefore ready, (37) etc. He concludes what he had before said of his desire — that as he knew it to be his duty to spread the gospel among them, in order to gather fruit for th...
Romans 1:15 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also. I am ready to preach - προθυμον; I have a ready mind. I was only prevented by the providence of God from visitin...
Romans 1:15 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

I am ready, &c.— The Greek word προθυμος not only expresses readiness, but in some cases an eagerness of desire. "I am ready and desirous to preach the Gospel even at Rome, though it be the...
Romans 1:15 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also. So, as much as in me is, I am ready х to ( G3588 ) kat ( G2596 ) eme ( G1691 ) prothumo...
Romans 1:15 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

The Power of the Gospel and the need of the World. The Guilt of the Heathen In his salutation the apostle emphasises his commission, and the greatness of the Person whose servant he is and who is...
Romans 1:15 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

(8-17) The Apostle congratulates the Romans on the good report of them that he had heard. He had long and earnestly desired to visit them in person. Yes, even in Rome he must preach the gospel — of w...
Romans 1:15 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Chapter 3 GOOD REPORT OF THE ROMAN CHURCH: PAUL NOT ASHAMED OF THE GOSPEL Romans 1:8-17 HE has blessed the Roman Christians in the name of the Lord. Now he hastens to tell them how he blesses...
Romans 1:15 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

the only Power of Salvation Romans 1:13-23 We owe everything to our Lord, but since we can make Him no direct return, He has made men His residuary legatees. We are to think of others as having...
Romans 1:15 - 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 1:15 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

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. (14) I am...
Romans 1:15 - James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary

THE SPHERE OF SPIRITUAL SERVICE ‘I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and to the unwise, … I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also.’ Rom...
Romans 1:15 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

So, as much as in me is, I am ready ,.... This explains what he was a debtor to one and another for, namely, to preach the Gospel ; expresses the readiness of his mind to that work, whatever diffi...
Romans 1:15 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also. Ver. 15. So as much ] Quicquid in me situm est, promptum est. A notable expression.
Romans 1:15 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Now, brethren Lest ye should be surprised that I, who am the apostle of the Gentiles, and who have expressed such a desire to see you, have never yet preached in Rome; I would not have you ignoran...
Romans 1:15 - 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 1:15 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Paul's Love to the Roman Christians. A. D. 58. 8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Chri...
Romans 1:15 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

q.d. I have preached it at Antioch, at Athens, at Ephesus, at Corinth, &c.; and I: am ready (if God permit) to preach it in the most splendid city of Rome likewise. So the reason is not in myself...
Romans 1:15 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Paul Describes How He Feels A Sense Of Indebtedness To Proclaim The Good News To All, Including Those In Rome, And Gives The Essence Of That Good News. It Is The Power Of God Unto Salvation To All W...
Romans 1:15 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL NOTES Romans 1:16 . The power of God unto salvation .—In and by the gospel God shows and exerts moral power. The best equivalent for “unto” is “for.” It signifies direction. The Greek w...
Romans 1:15 - 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 1:15 - 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 1:15 - The Biblical Illustrator

First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all. True Christian zeal I. As it respects God is-- 1. Thankful. 2. Sincere. 3. Constant. 4. Prayerful. 5. Dependent ( Romans 1...
Romans 1:15 - 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 1:15 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

A further reason for Paul's desire to come:
Romans 1:15 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Corinthians 9:17 ; 1 Kings 8:18 ; 2 Corinthians 10:15 ; 2 Corinthians 10:16 ; 2 Corinthians 8:12 ; Acts 21:13 ; Isaiah 6:8 ; John 4:34 ; Mark 14:8 ; Matthew 9:38 ; Romans 12:18
Romans 1:15 - 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 1:15 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Romans 1:15 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Romans 1:15 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Romans 1:15 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Romans 1:15 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Romans 1:15 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Romans 1:15 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Romans 1:15 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Romans 1:15 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Romans 1:15 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Romans 1:15 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Romans 1:15 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Romans 1:15 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Romans 1:15 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Romans 1:15 - James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary

Romans 1:15 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Romans 1:15 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Romans 1:15 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Romans 1:15 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Romans 1:15 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Romans 1:15 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Romans 1:15 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Romans 1:15 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Romans 1:15 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Romans 1:15 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Romans 1:15 - The Biblical Illustrator

Romans 1:15 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Romans 1:15 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Romans 1:15 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Romans 1:15 - Wells of Living Water Commentary