Cambridge Greek Testament for Schools and Colleges - Romans 10:5 - 10:5

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Cambridge Greek Testament for Schools and Colleges - Romans 10:5 - 10:5


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5–15. The reasonableness of such a submission is shown, and the relation of Christ to law explained, by the contrast between righteousness when sought as result of law, and righteousness resulting from faith. For the former S. Paul quotes Moses as laying down authoritatively that such righteousness can be attained only by complete obedience to law; and that has been shown to be so difficult as to be impossible (cc. 3, 7). For the latter S. Paul, while using O. T. language, does not quote it as authoritative, but freely adapts it to his purpose, using it because it is familiar and on his general principle of the fundamental unity of thought in O. T. and the Gospel; cf. S. H. for a full discussion.