Romans 1:5

for obedience

Unto obedience to faith, that is, faith as a principle, or method of divine dealing.

Compare (Romans 10:1-11).

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

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The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

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⁵ By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedienceb to the faith among all nations, for his name:

Related Commentaries of Romans 1:5

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Arno Geneva Study Bible

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

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L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

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The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

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Wells of Living Water Commentary

Wesley's Explanatory Notes

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