Cambridge Greek Testament for Schools and Colleges - Romans 15:13 - 15:13

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Cambridge Greek Testament for Schools and Colleges - Romans 15:13 - 15:13


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13. ὁ δὲ θεὸς τῆς ἐλπίδος. The GOD who gives us this hope; cf. on Rom 15:5. τῆς ἐλπίδος suggested by ἐλπιοῦσιν Rom 15:12 must refer definitely to the hope of the gathering of all to Christ, Jew and Gentile (cf. Rom 11:13-16; Rom 11:25 ff.) as already there has been a representative gathering (v.7).

πληρώσαι κ.τ.λ. Joy and peace are the proper consequences of such a hope, as fulfilling what love makes desirable, and putting men at peace with each other in view of the event.

ἐν τῷ πιστεύειν = in the active exercise of faith in GOD, that He will accomplish this promise.

εἰς τὸ περ. The result of this faith, invigorated by the temper of joy and peace, is to increase the activity of this hope in them: their hope in this accomplishment will be more real and vigorous.

ἐν δυνάμει πν. ἁγ. The original power of all exercise of Christian grace—in power from the Holy Spirit; cf. 19, Luk 4:14 only; cf. Eph 3:16; 2Th 1:11; cf. Hort on 1Pe 1:5.

πνεύματος ἁγίου. The Holy Spirit: for abs. of article cf. 1Pe 1:5 ἐν δυνάμει θεοῦ; 1Co 2:5, 2Co 6:7; so 2Co 13:4 (ἐκ); 2Ti 1:8 (κατὰ) and without preposition; 1Co 1:18; 1Co 1:24 : in fact the combination is always anarthrous.