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Rom 1:16. Οὐ γὰρ ἐπαισχύνομαι, for I am not ashamed) He speaks somewhat less forcibly, as in the introduction; afterwards he says, I have whereof I may glory (ch. Rom 15:17). To the world, the Gospel is folly and weakness (1Co 1:18); wherefore, in the opinion of the world, a man should be ashamed of it, especially at Rome; but Paul is not ashamed (2Ti 1:8; 2Co 4:2). τοῦ χριστο͂υ, of Christ) Baumgarten gives good reasons, why Paul did not call it in this passage the Gospel of GOD, or of the SON OF GOD; but the reasons, which he alleges, are as strong for reading the words τοῦ Χριστο͂υ, as for omitting them. Arguments are easily found out for both sides; but testimony ought to have the chief weight; and in reference to this passage, the testimony for the omission is sufficient.-(See Appendix. Crit., edit. ii., on this verse.[8])-δύναμις Θεοῦ, the power of God), great and glorious (2Co 10:4.)-εἰς σωτηρίαν, unto salvation) As Paul sums up the Gospel in this epistle, so he sums up the epistle in this and the following verse. This then is the proper place for presenting a connected view of the epistles. We have in it-
[8] ABCD* omit the words; also, ΛG, fg., Vulg. Orig. and Hilary. But Rec. Text has them.-ED.
I. The Introduction, Rom 1:1-15.
II. The Subject stated [Propositio], with a Summary of its Proof.
1. Concerning Faith and Righteousness.
2. Concerning Salvation, or, in other words, Life.
3. Concerning “Every one that believeth,” Jew and Greek, Rom 1:16-17.
To these three divisions, of which the first is discussed from Rom 1:18 to Rom 4:1, the second from 5 to 8 the third from 9 to 11, not only this Discussion itself, but also the Exhortation derived from it, correspond respectively and in the same order.
III. The Discussion.
1. On Justification, which results,
i. Not through works: for alike under sin are
The Gentiles, Rom 1:18.
The Jews, Rom 2:1.
Both together, Rom 2:11; Rom 2:14; Rom 2:17; Rom 3:1; Rom 3:9.
ii. But through faith, Rom 2:21; Rom 2:27; Rom 2:29.
iii. As is evident from the instance of Abraham, and the testimony of David, Rom 4:1; Rom 4:6; Rom 4:9; Rom 4:13; Rom 4:18; Rom 4:22.
2. On Salvation, Rom 5:1; Rom 5:12; Rom 6:1; Rom 7:1; Rom 7:7; Rom 7:14; Rom 8:1; Rom 8:14; Rom 8:24; Rom 8:31.
3. On “Every one that believeth,” Rom 9:1; Rom 9:6; Rom 9:14; Rom 9:24; Rom 9:30; Rom 10:1; Rom 10:11; Rom 11:1; Rom 11:7; Rom 11:11; Rom 11:25; Rom 11:33.
IV. The Exhortation, Rom 12:1-2.
1. Concerning Faith, and (because the law is established through faith, Rom 3:31) concerning love, which faith produces, and concerning righteousness towards men, 3-Rom 13:10. Faith is expressly named, Rom 12:3; Rom 12:6. Love, Rom 12:9, and Rom 13:8. The definition of Righteousness is given, Rom 13:7, at the beginning of the verse.
2. Concerning Salvation, Rom 13:11-14. Salvation is expressly named, Rom 13:11.
3. Concerning the joint union of Jews and Gentiles, Rom 14:1; Rom 14:10; Rom 14:13; Rom 14:19; Rom 15:1; Rom 15:7-13. Express mention of both, Rom 15:8-9.
V. The Conclusion, Rom 15:14; Rom 16:1; Rom 16:3; Rom 16:17; Rom 16:21; Rom 16:25.