John Bengel Commentary - Romans 5:1 - 5:1

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John Bengel Commentary - Romans 5:1 - 5:1


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Rom 5:1. Δικαιωθέντες οὖν ἐκ πίστεως, therefore being justified by faith) This clause is a recapitulation of the preceding reasonings; comp. justification, ch. Rom 4:25.-εἰρήνην, peace) we are no longer enemies, Rom 5:10, nor do we fear wrath, Rom 5:9, we have peace and we glory, which is the principal topic of Chapters, 5 6 7 8 [Hence Paul so often puts peace by the side of grace.-V. g.]-πρὸς, to) towards, in relation to; God embraces us in the arms of peace.-τοῦ) Paul gives the full title, our Lord Jesus Christ, especially at the beginning or end of any discussion, Rom 5:11; Rom 5:21; Rom 6:11; Rom 6:23, which last verse, however [Rom 6:23] is more closely connected with those that go before, than with those that follow, at the beginning of which, the word brethren is placed [ch. Rom 7:1].