Romans 15:28 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ When therefore I have performed this, and have sealed to them this fruit, I will come by you into Spain. ”

Romans 15:28 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Have sealed to them - That is, have “secured it” to them. To seal an instrument of writing, a contract, deed, etc. is to “authenticate it,” to make it “sure.” In this sense it is used here. Paul...
Romans 15:28 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

When therefore I have performed this, and have (r) sealed to them this (s) fruit, I will come by you into Spain. (r) Performed it faithfully, and sealed it as it were with my ring. (s) This money w...
Romans 15:28 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

The Prospect of Coming to Rome. Romans 15:22-24 . This long task repeatedly detained the writer; but now that he has evangelised the Eastern Provinces, he may realise the yearning toward Rome he...
Romans 15:28 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

performed . accomplished. will come. See Acts 4:15 (go aside).
Romans 15:28 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

28. And sealed to them this fruit, etc. I disapprove not of what some think, that there is here an allusion to a practice among the ancients, who closed up with their seals what they intende...
Romans 15:28 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

When therefore I have performed this, and have sealed to them this fruit, I will come by you into Spain. When, therefore, I have performed this - Service, and have sealed - faithfully delivered up, t...
Romans 15:28 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Romans 15:28 . W hen—I have performed this, &c.— Dispatched this affair, and have secured to them this collection. See Doddridge.
Romans 15:28 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

When therefore I have performed this, and have sealed to them this fruit, I will come by you into Spain. When therefore I have performed this, and have sealed (i:e., 'delivered over safely')...
Romans 15:28 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Jew and Gentile alike the Object of God's Love. The Apostle's Plans 1-13. The subject of Romans 14 is continued. 'Strength' should be displayed in helping the 'weak' after Christ's example ( Rom...
Romans 15:28 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Sealed to them this fruit. — Placed in their hands the sum raised by the collection. This will appear at first sight a somewhat stilted expression, but it takes a certain solemnity from the fact th...
Romans 15:28 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Ambitious to Render Service Romans 15:22-33 The Apostle felt that it was in the line of the divine will that he should visit Rome, Romans 1:10 . Relying, as he did, on the efficacy of prayer,...
Romans 15:28 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The most powerful argument for Christian conduct is the example of Christ. He pleased not Himself. The injunction to receive one another is an injunction addressed to Jews and Gentiles. Throughout th...
Romans 15:28 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethren, that ye also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another. (15) Nevertheless, brethren, I have written the mo...
Romans 15:28 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

When therefore I have performed this ,.... Meaning when he had dispatched that business, and finished that affair which the Macedonian and Achaian churches had entreated him to engage in, and which...
Romans 15:28 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

When therefore I have performed this, and have sealed to them this fruit, I will come by you into Spain. Ver. 28. When I have sealed ] That is, safely delivered, as if it were under seal. Thi...
Romans 15:28 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

When, therefore, I have performed this journey and service, and have sealed to them Safely delivered to them, without diminution, as a treasure under a seal; this fruit This contribution, which...
Romans 15:28 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

The subject of Romans 14:1-23 continues through verse 7 of Romans 15:1-33 . We have seen first the Lord's authority in regard to men's consciences, then love toward our brethren a reason for consi...
Romans 15:28 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

The Apostle's Labours; Paul's Desire to See the Romans; Contributions for the Poor Saints. A. D. 58....
Romans 15:28 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

When therefore I have performed this, and have sealed to them this fruit; i.e. After that I have despatched this business, and safely delivered the alms of the Greek churches to the Jews, wherewith...
Romans 15:28 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

3). The Ministry Of The Messiah Is To Both Jews And Gentiles (15:7-33). Paul now demonstrates that the Messiah has come in order to minister to both Jews and Gentiles, and that this has been in pa...
Romans 15:28 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL NOTES Romans 15:26 . To make a certain contribution .—To make a contribution of some sort or other. Meyer thus explains the passage: “To bring about a participation in reference to the...
Romans 15:28 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Romans 15:13-27 . Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost. And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethr...
Romans 15:28 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Romans 15:4 . Whatsoever things were written afore-time, by Moses and the prophets concerning Christ, and the calling of the gentiles, were written in order to afford us the greatest comfort, by d...
Romans 15:28 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Romans 16:1-45 IV . SUPPLEMENTARY . Questions have been raised and much discussed as to the connection of the last two chapters, 15. and 16., with the rest of the Epistle. The...
Romans 15:28 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

When, therefore, I have performed this, and have sealed to them this fruit, I will come by you into Spain.
Romans 15:28 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Colossians 1:6 ; James 4:13-15 ; Lamentations 3:37 ; Philippians 4:17 ; Proverbs 19:21 ; Romans 15:24
Romans 15:28 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

When I have sealed to them this fruit — When I have safely delivered to them, as under seal, this fruit of their brethren's love. I will go by you into Spain — Such was his design; but it does not...

Romans 15:28 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Romans 15:28 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Romans 15:28 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Romans 15:28 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Romans 15:28 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Romans 15:28 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Romans 15:28 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Romans 15:28 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Romans 15:28 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Romans 15:28 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Romans 15:28 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Romans 15:28 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Romans 15:28 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Romans 15:28 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Romans 15:28 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Romans 15:28 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Romans 15:28 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Romans 15:28 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Romans 15:28 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Romans 15:28 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Romans 15:28 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Romans 15:28 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Romans 15:28 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Romans 15:28 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Romans 15:28 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Romans 15:28 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Romans 15:28 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes