John Bengel Commentary - Romans 14:15 - 14:15

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John Bengel Commentary - Romans 14:15 - 14:15


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Rom 14:15. Δἐ, but) An antithesis. Not only faith, Rom 14:14, but also love ought to be present.-διὰ βρῶμα) μείωσις, [less is said than is intended]: comp. Heb 9:10; Heb 12:16; Heb 13:9.-λυπε͂ται, is grieved) The antithesis to this is the joy in Rom 14:17.-οὐκ ἔτι, now no longer) He places before his mind some one who stands stedfast in love, and intimates that he ought never lose sight of love. Love and joy, not love and grief, are connected together.-κατὰ ἀγάπην, according to love, charitably) Hence the connection of the first verse with the preceding chapter, Rom 14:8, is manifest.-τῷ βρώματί σου, with thy food [meat]) Do not value thy food more than Christ valued His life.-μὴ ἀπόλλυε, do not destroy) 1Co 8:11. Even the true brother may perish, for whom Christ most lovingly died.