Hence it is not Paul’s reward, or the result of his labor merely, but the good works produced among the Roman Christians, as fruit unto God (comp. It is nowhere hinted that he was forbidden to preach there. ὑμ. Hindered. 2 Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up. That may have some fruit among you, as among other gentiles. See Baeumlein, Partikell. Study Notes on Romans Page #6 Introductory Thoughts about Commentaries Only the Scriptures provide an infallible, authoritatively inspired revelation of God’s will for man (2 Timothy 3:16,17). Here is another expression of Paul's love for the believers at Rome. 3. To this he answers, it was not for want of will or affection; for he often intended and attempted it. 13 Now I do not want you to be unaware, brethren, that I often planned to come to you (but was hindered until now), that I might have some fruit among you also, just as among the other Gentiles.. 13 Now I do not want you to be unaware, brethren, . See Romans 7:4, Romans 7:5; Romans 6:22; Galatians 5:22. Luke 9:45. purposed. The camp where our church recently held a men’s retreat had a shooting range, so I took along my .22 caliber rifle which I had never fired. Romans 15 – Living to Bless Your Brother A. It is hardly worth while to speculate, as some commentators have done, on the causes that may have hindered the Apostle from going to Rome. The καὶ, however, is not to be taken as adversative, as Köllner still thinks (see, in opposition to this, Fritzsche), but as the simple and marking the sequence of thought, which here (comp John 17:10) intervenes parenthetically. В данном случае Павел, возможно, имеет в виду третий пункт, т. е. желание, которое он осуществил впоследствии во время заключения в Риме (Флп. Hence we see that the apostles were not inspired in all their plans, purposes, or opinions. 1 We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves. One of Paul's purposes for going to Rome is given at the end of verse13. Compare John 4:36; Philippians 1:22; Colossians 1:6. It was good that it was in Davids heart, although he was not permitted, to build the house of God. See Romans 6:21, Romans 6:22. “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, … b. Paul is not ashamed of the gospel. In that age, when the art of navigation was in its infancy, the mariner’s compass and the steam engine not yet dreamed of, the enterprise of crossing that stormy sea from Greece to Italy was no insignificant affair. He both demands and owes, Romans 1:12; Romans 1:11. Greek. Philippians 4:17, where Paul instructs a congregation to which he felt especially close, helps to explain what the apostle meant: "Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that abounds to your account. In my opinion, the Best All-Around commentary on Romans is the second edition of Douglas Moo’s 1996 commentary on Romans in the New International Commentary on the New Testament (Eerdmans, 2018). Brethren. Paul frequently uses the significant term, "the rest", to designate the unsaved. Holding fast the form of sound words in faith and love is the root of all religion (2 Tim. Romans 8:1-11 Living by The Power of God’s Spirit. He esteems that as the fruit [of his labour] (Philippians 1:22). It was grounded in his vocation as Apostle of the Gentiles, and though it had been often frustrated he had never given it up. 5:22, 23), 2) праведные дела (6:22; Флп. 13:15) и 3) новообращенные (16:5). Romans 1 introduces Paul and his purpose in writing this letter to the Christians in Rome. Romans 1:13 And I would not have you ignorant, brethren, that oftentimes I purposed to come unto you (and was hindered hitherto), that I might have some fruit in you also, even as in the rest of the Gentiles. kdluo; Occurs twenty-three times (seventeen times "forbid"). 1:13), but holding it fast in unrighteousness is the root of all sin. 3 For I could wish that I myself were accursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my brothers,[ a] my kinsmen according to … καθὼς καὶ ἐν τοῖς λοιπ. Commentary on Romans 1:8-15 (Read Romans 1:8-15) We must show love for our friends, not only by praying for them, but by praising God for them. To "have fruit" means to obtain success in bringing men to the knowledge of Christ. To report dead links, typos, or html errors or suggestions about making these resources more useful use the convenient, Hastings' Dictionary of the New Testament, Watson's Biblical & Theological Dictionary, International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, Now I would not have you ignorant, brethren, that oftentimes I purposed to come unto you, that I might have some fruit among you also, even as among other Gentiles, oftentimes I purposed to come unto you, but was let, among you also, even as among other Gentiles, I am a debtor both to Jew and Greek, and ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also, ἢ οὐκ ἀνεγνωκέναι τοὺς σόλωνος νόμους ἢ οὐ συνιέναι, His whole journeyings have been westward, as if with a presentiment that his destination was. Rom 4:3 ). This fruit I should then gather and present to God; cf. I also enthusiastically encouraged several friends to bring along their guns. At times God had changed Paul"s plans (Acts 16:6-7). Greek. 4:16, 17; Евр. καρπόν] Not, ‘wages,’ or ‘result of my apostolic labour,’ for such is not the ordinary meaning of the word in the N. T., but fruit borne by you who have been planted to bring forth fruit to God. Compare Mark 9:32. That oftentimes I purposed to come unto you. would, &c. First of six occurances: Romans 11:25. I have chosen you and ordained you, said Jesus to His Apostles, that ye should go and bring forth fruit; and Paul ardently longed to see the fulfillment of this gracious promise among those to whom he wrote, for believers were his joy and crown. that oftentimes I purposed to come unto you, to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also —, conversion of unbelievers beyond the range which the church had hitherto embraced, as also among the remaining nations, i.e. Romans 15:20-22; it was, his φιλοτιμία to preach the gospel where it had not been preached before, rather than on the foundation of others. Paul might have placed a καί before προεθ., but was not obliged to do so (in opposition to Hofmann’s objection); and he has not put it, because he did not think of it. By the cords of these two forces, the 15th verse is steadied and strengthened.— καθὼς, even as) Good extends itself among as many as possible. Romans 12:13 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Romans 12:13, NIV: "Share with the Lord's people who are in need.Practice hospitality." Home >> Bible Studies >> Romans Studies >> Romans 9:1-13 These small group studies of Romans contain outlines, cross-references, Bible study discussion questions, and applications. 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. καρπὸν ἔχειν is to have profit, or advantage. Study the Bible on the go with Andrew’s free online Bible commentary. The hindrances are not specified; but we infer from chap. Romans 15:16; see also Philippians 1:22 and note. He had intended to add the Roman Church to the harvest that he was engaged in gathering in. Greek. Romans 15:1-13. : probably the main obstacle was evangelistic work which had to be done elsewhere. For the phrase, compare Romans 6:22. There are several excellent commentaries on Romans in recent years. : nothing could indicate more clearly that the Church at Rome, as a whole, was Gentile. Romans 1:13. : a phrase of constant recurrence in Paul, and always with (1 Thessalonians 4:13, 1 Corinthians 10:1; 1 Corinthians 12:1, 2 Corinthians 1:8). He hoped the gospel he should preach among them would have good success, and bring forth fruit in them, as it had done in other churches of the Gentiles. Greeting 1:1-7. v1 From Paul. Subject to the governing authorities: The connection between Romans 12 and Romans 13is clear. Romans 7:14-25 The Battle With Sin. While the argument of the letter to the Romans opened with a preoccupation regarding God’s anger (1:18-32), this section of the letter opens with an embrace of God’s mercies. Therefore whoever resists the authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will bring judgment on themselves. Among the rest of the Gentiles. See also Revelation 20:5. Romans 1:14 I do not want you to be unaware, brethren, that often I have planned to come to you (and have been prevented so far) so that I may obtain some fruit … More than 3,200 notes written by Andrew Wommack. But I would not have you ignorant (comp). 14 onwards). He had wanted to come to them several times ("oftentimes I purposed to come unto you"), but this had not been possible. Thou who raise any objection to the inspiration of the Scriptures, from the disappointments or misconduct of the Apostles, confound things that entirely and essentially differ. Gorg. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God. ἄχρι τοῦ δεῦρο] is a parenthesis separated from the structure of the sentence, so that ἵνα attaches itself to προεθ. The Romans could have assumed that Paul did not want to visit them, so he wanted them to know he’d planned … He had been let, or hindered, hitherto. The fruit he wanted to see produced was not new conversions. Paul had been "hindered" from making his desired trip, but he did eventually get to Rome (this is made clear in the book of Acts). It meant ‘hinder’ at the time when the E. V. was made. The best way to bring understanding on Romans 13 is to ask, "Who was apostle Paul writing to at Rome?" What is profitable to others is a delight to Paul himself. "I want you to know" (Exegetical Dictionary of the New Testament, 1:21) is the meaning in this verse. καὶ ἐκωλ. We do not follow a God of chaos, each doing whatever we want. (Romans 8:9) "Those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God." Romans 6:1-11 Death to Sin, Alive to God. The apostleship of Paul had not been unfruitful, ch. He hopes to do so in Rome soon. Comp on Romans 11:25. Hence we see that the apostles were not inspired in all their plans, purposes, or opinions. Let.—This is, of course, an archaism for “hindered,” “prevented.” The Greek is literally, “and was prevented hitherto.”. Fruit is a favorite metaphor with Paul. How are we going to overcome Romans 13? (13) In the previous verses the Apostle has been speaking of his desire; here he speaks of his purpose, which is one step nearer to the realisation. He somewhat modifies [qualifies] this desire of gain [spiritual gain], when he speaks of himself in the following verse as a debtor. He wanted to have "fruit" among the Romans. Romans 1:13. Romans 15:22 f. The purpose of his visit is expressed in : that I may obtain some fruit among you also. Grotius aptly observes (comp Romans 15:22): “Magis urgebat necessitas locorum, in quibus Christus erat ignotus.”. The Only Road to Righteousness (Romans 10:1-13) Introduction. (But see Introduction to this Epistle.). The GENTILE origin of the Roman Church is here so explicitly stated, that those who conclude merely from the Jewish strain of the argument, that they must have been mostly Israelites, decide in opposition to the apostle himself. Romans 6:12-18 From Slaves of Sin to Slaves of God. He uses it in both a good and a bad sense. To postpone the having the fruit, however, till the last day (Mehring) is quite alien to the context. * [ 1:13 ] Brothers is idiomatic for all Paul’s “kin in Christ,” all those who believe in the gospel; it includes women as well as men (cf. Romans 1:13. 1 Corinthians 10:1; 1 Corinthians 12:1. And by him we cry, 'Abba, Father.' chap. This is not a reference to getting something to eat. Colossians 2:1. have you, &c. = that you should be ignorant. Paul had been hindered till now from going to Rome. You must remember that when Paul made this voyage it occupied about five months, and involved an awful shipwreck after a storm of two solid weeks without letting up. 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. As Romans 15:1-4 passed into a blessing (Romans 15:5-6), so now the hortatory discourse, begun afresh in Romans 15:7, passes into a blessing (δέ), which forms, at the same time, the close of the entire section (from chap. It is hardly worth while to speculate, as some commentators have done, on the causes that may have hindered the Apostle from going to Rome. The second of three consecutive readings from Romans is designated for the second Sunday of Advent. (Romans … As in our purposes, so in our desires, we must remember to say, If the Lord will, James 4:15. Corinthians), filled up his time. Of this he did not wish them to be ignorant. Romans 12:13, ESV: "Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality." Commentary on 16 New Testament books, from Matthew to 2 Timothy. Paul most frequently calls them brethren; sometimes, when he is exhorting them, beloved, or my beloved brethren. οὐδὲν γὰρ φλαῦρον ἐρῶ σε) ἢ οὐκ ἀνεγνωκέναι τοὺς σόλωνος νόμους ἢ οὐ συνιέναι. James says, brethren, my brethren, my beloved brethren; Peter and Jude always use the word beloved; John often, beloved; once, brethren; more than once, little, or my little children, as Paul, my son Timothy.— καρπὸν σχῶ, I might have fruit) Have, a word elegantly placed midway between receive and give. He desired to go to Rome to obtain fruit there also. This, however, has nothing to do with the subject of their inspiration as it respects the Scriptures, or as it regards their doctrine. And was hindered until now. у прочих народов Это значит, что церковь в Риме состояла, главным образом, не из евреев. Being filled in the Christian life. My longing towards you has often awakened in me the purpose of coming to you, in order also among you etc. 1 Thessalonians 4:13; 1 Thessalonians 5:6. Fruit—A fruitage of converts, which the apostle considered as the great harvest of his life. Paul, you could not go when you wished. Biblical Commentary (Bible study) Romans 1:1-7 EXEGESIS: ROMANS 1:1-7. Compare 1 Corinthians 10:1; 1 Thessalonians 4:13. hitherto—chiefly by his desire to go first to places where Christ was not known (Ro 15:20-24). Romans 1:13. ὀυ— ἀγνοεῖν, not—to be ignorant) A form of expression usual with Paul, which shows the candour of his mind.— ἀδελφοί, brethren) An address, frequent, holy, adapted to all, simple, agreeable, magnificent. οὐ θέλω δὲ ὑμ. brethren, my brethren, my beloved brethren; But I would not have you ignorant, brethren, that oftentimes I purposed to come unto you (and was hindered hitherto), that I might have some fruit among you also, even as among the rest of the Gentiles, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers. What are the mercies to which Paul refers? Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers (13) In the previous verses the Apostle has been speaking of his desire;here he speaks of his purpose,which is one step nearer to the realisation. In a life like his there may have been many. Our journeys are made … δεῦρο] used only here in the N. T. as a particle of time, but more frequently in Plato and later authors; see Wetstein. In Romans 1:5, the word is rendered ‘nations,’ but here the reference to ‘Gentiles’ is more marked, since there is a marked hint of his special mission as Apostle to the Gentiles, carried out in the next verse. Understanding Romans 13:1-7. See Romans 11:7. It is possible that he might be hindered also by his own infirmities, or by others’ necessities and entreaties, Acts 10:48 16:15 28:14. In Romans 15:23, he states that he had cherished this purpose for many years. For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die Such persons are dead, whilst they live, and shall die a second or an eternal death, if grace prevent not. that oftentimes I purposed to come unto you: it was not a sudden start of mind, or a desire that lately arose up in him, but a settled resolution and determination, and which he had often made: but was let hitherto; either by God, who had work for him to do in other places; or by Satan, who sometimes by divine permission has had such power and influence; see 1 Thessalonians 2:18, or through the urgent necessities of other churches, which required his stay with them longer than he intended: his end in taking up at several times such a resolution of coming to them was, says he. a. It was common for letters to begin with the name of … The times and the ways of Gods providence are often unknown to us, and therefore our desires and designs in His service ought always to be cherished in submission to His Divine wisdom. The δὲ is the simple μεταβατικόν. That I might obtain some fruit, etc. This passage is the climax of the broader argument of Romans 14-15 about the division in the community between the “strong” and the “weak” that Paul is trying to overcome. For as the Apostle to the Gentiles he is eager to have some fruit in Rome, as he has had among the rest of the Gentiles. Paul wished to see some fruit of his ministry among them. Hence God, in His providence, had thus long postponed his cherished enterprise of preaching the gospel in the world’s metropolis. 3 For even Christ did not please himself but, as it is written: "The insults of those who insult you have fallen on me." I am speaking the truth in Christ—I am not lying; my conscience bears me witness in the Holy Spirit— 2 that I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. Let.—This is, of course, an archaism for “hindered,” “prevented.” The Greek is literally, “and was prevented hitherto.”. Schott, and even Mangold, who takes the Apostle as announcing his desire to take in hand the Gentile mission also among his readers, so that the καρπός would be Gentiles to be converted. Cf. ἀγν.] We must not forget that our apostle was entirely without financial resources, so essential to this long, perilous and expensive voyage. It is indeed the presumption of impiety to pass by God, and without him to determine on things to come, as though they were in our own power; and this is what James sharply reprehends in James 4:13. Some fruit; be the means of good in Rome, as he had been in other places. He had traveled through a great part of Syria, of Asia, and of Greece, and everywhere he had either been the means of converting sinners or edifying believers. OVERVIEW Paul's opening to this letter to the church in Rome follows standard letter-writing conventions of the day with certain modifications. Remember to bookmark this page! There is therefore no grammatical reason for commencing the new sentence with καθώς (Mehring), nor is it in accordance with the repetition of the ἐν. Commentary on Romans 13:1-7 (Read Romans 13:1-7) The grace of the gospel teaches us submission and quiet, where pride and the carnal mind only see causes for murmuring and discontent. Though he gathered it not for himself, but for the Lord, he yet calls it his own; for the godly have nothing more as their own than the work of promoting the glory of the Lord, with which is connected all their happiness. (Anglo-Saxon lettan, to delay.) Paul knew what it was like to make plans and then have the plans fail. It was important for the whole worldwide church. But in this view the literal sense of ἔχειν (comp Romans 6:21 f.) is not even to be altered by taking it as consequi (Wolf, Kypke, Koppe, Köllner, Tholuck, and others). His original commentary quickly became a standard reference on Paul’s longest and most important… Lit., ‘in you also.’ The literal sense would emphasize the internal character of the fruit-bearing; but ‘among,’ which is a frequent sense of the preposition, is, on the whole, to be preferred. work (668 pp. For the view which makes it still dependent on ὅτι, so that it introduces the second part of what the readers are to know (Hofmann), is precluded by the following clause of purpose, which can only apply to that resolution so often formed. This affectionate address agrees well with the fraternal tone of Romans 1:12. Romans 7:1-13 An Example From Marriage. The phrase lays stress on what is said. denotes the result of labour: it might either mean new converts or the furtherance of the Christians in their new life. Ephesians 2:3; Ephesians 4:17. Romans 6:19-23 It is Impossible to Be Neutral. through Romans 16:27, then several appendices on subjects relating to Romans. 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