Romans 15:8 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ Now I say that Jesus Christ was a minister of the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made unto the fathers: ”

Romans 15:8 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Now I say - I affirm, or maintain. I, a “Jew,” admit that his work had reference to the Jews; I affirm also that it had reference to the Gentiles. That Jesus Christ - That “the Messiah.” The...
Romans 15:8 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

(5) Now I say that Jesus Christ was a minister of the (f) circumcision for the (g) truth of God, to confirm the promises [made] unto the fathers: (5) An applying of the example of Christ to the Jews...
Romans 15:8 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

The Gentiles Heirs of Israel's Hope. The differences discussed ran up into the great cleavage between Jew and Gentile, on which Paul has a final word to say. Romans 15:7 . Wherefore in order...
Romans 15:8 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Now . The texts read "For". Jesus . Omit. was . has become. See Acts 1:22 . minister . App-190. the . Omit. circumcision . See Romans 2:25 ; Romans 3:30 . Compare Matthew 10:5 ; Matth...
Romans 15:8 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

8. Now I say, that Jesus Christ, etc. He now shows that Christ has embraced us all, so that he leaves no difference between the Jews and the Gentiles, except that in the first place he was p...
Romans 15:8 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

DISCOURSE: 1921 THE UNIVERSALITY OF CHRIST’S KINGDOM Romans 15:8-12 . Now I say that Jesus Christ was a minister of the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made unto the f...
Romans 15:8 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Now I say that Jesus Christ was a minister of the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made unto the fathers: Jesus Christ was a minister of the circumcision - To show the Gen...
Romans 15:8 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Now I say that Jesus Christ, &c.— The connection of this and the next verse is evident, by only repeating in our own minds the words, I say, at the beginning of the 9th, Now I say that Jesus...
Romans 15:8 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Now I say that Jesus Christ was a minister of the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made unto the fathers: Now - `For' is certainly the true reading: the apostle is m...
Romans 15:8 - 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 15:8 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Now I say.... — Rather, For I say. My doctrine is that Christ came with a two-fold purpose: on the one hand, with a mission to the Jews, the chosen circumcised race, to vindicate to them the trut...
Romans 15:8 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Chapter 30 THE SAME SUBJECT: THE LORD'S EXAMPLE: HIS RELATION TO US ALL Romans 15:1-13 THE large and searching treatment which the Apostle has already given to the right use of Christian Liber...
Romans 15:8 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Following Christ in Pleasing Others Romans 15:1-13 This chapter is remarkable for its threefold designation of God. The God of patience and comfort, Romans 15:5 ; the God of hope, Romans 15:1...
Romans 15:8 - 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 15:8 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Now I say that Jesus Christ was a minister of the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made unto the fathers: (9) And that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy; as it is...
Romans 15:8 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Now I say ,.... Or affirm that Christ has received both Jews and Gentiles: that he has received the Jews, and therefore they are not to be despised, though they are weak, appears from hence, that...
Romans 15:8 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Now I say that Jesus Christ was a minister of the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made unto the fathers: Ver. 8. Now I say that Jesus ] Paul proveth particularly in t...
Romans 15:8 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Now To show more fully what I mean in saying Christ received us, I observe, that Jesus Christ was a minister of the circumcision Or vouchsafed to be a servant of the Jews, in preaching the gospe...
Romans 15:8 - 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 15:8 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Christian Unity. A. D. 58. 7 Wherefore receive ye one another, as Christ also received us to...
Romans 15:8 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

He explains himself, and declares more at large, how Christ received both Jews and Gentiles, thereby to admonish them to receive one another. As for the Jews, whom he calls here the circumcision,...
Romans 15:8 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Christ Has Been Made A Minister Of Circumcision In Order To Confirm The Promises To The Fathers To The Jews And In Order To Reach Out With Mercy To The Gentiles As The Root Of Jesse (15:7-13). God...
Romans 15:8 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL NOTES Romans 15:8 .—A minister of the circumcision—that is, of the Jewish nation. Christ, the Gentile Saviour, was and is the minister of the Jew. We are all brethren; one class must not...
Romans 15:8 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Romans 15:1 . We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves. When we are free from scruples upon any point, and feel that there are things that we...
Romans 15:8 - 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 15:8 - The Biblical Illustrator

Now … Jesus Christ was a minister of the circumcision. Christ a minister of the Old Testament I. He ministered under it. 1. As a Jew. 2. In conformity with the law. 3. To the Jews. I...
Romans 15:8 - 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 15:8 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Brotherly harmony makes the common praise of God possible:
Romans 15:8 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Corinthians 1:12 ; 1 Corinthians 10:19 ; 1 Corinthians 10:29 ; 1 Corinthians 15:50 ; 1 Peter 2:10 ; 1 Peter 2:9 ; 2 Corinthians 1:20 ; Acts 13:46 ; Acts 3:25 ; Acts 3:26 ; Ephesians 2:12...
Romans 15:8 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Now I say — The apostle here shows how Christ received us. Christ Jesus — Jesus is the name, Christ the surname. The latter was first known to the Jews; the former, to the gentiles. Therefore he is...

Romans 15:8 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Romans 15:8 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Romans 15:8 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Romans 15:8 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Romans 15:8 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Romans 15:8 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

Romans 15:8 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Romans 15:8 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Romans 15:8 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Romans 15:8 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Romans 15:8 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Romans 15:8 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Romans 15:8 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Romans 15:8 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Romans 15:8 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Romans 15:8 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Romans 15:8 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Romans 15:8 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Romans 15:8 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Romans 15:8 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Romans 15:8 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Romans 15:8 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Romans 15:8 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Romans 15:8 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Romans 15:8 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Romans 15:8 - The Biblical Illustrator

Romans 15:8 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Romans 15:8 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Romans 15:8 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Romans 15:8 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes