For. This is Figure of speech Aetiologia. App-6.
I am, &c: i.e.. count it my highest honour and glory to proclaim the gospel. Figure of speech Tapeinosis. App-6.
ashamed. Greek. epaischunomai. Here, Romans 6:21.Mark 8:38; Luke 9:26; 2 Timothy 1:8; 2 Timothy 1:12; 2 Timothy 1:16; Hebrews 2:11; Hebrews 11:16.
of Christ. All the texts omit.
believeth. App-150.
first. In point of national precedence and privilege. Compare Romans 2:9; Romans 2:10; Romans 8:1; Romans 8:2.
Greek. See Romans 1:14. Representing all non-Jews.