Bible Gateway Recommends. The occasion is nowhere mentioned. Romans 15 1 Corinthians 1 Romans 16:3-4 New International Version (NIV) 3 Greet Priscilla and Aquila, my co-workers in Christ Jesus. Section I: Righteousness, Faithfulness, and Faith (1:16–4:25) 146 Part One of Section I (1:16–3:20) 151 1. I commend unto you Phoebe our sister, which is a servant--or "deaconess" of the church which is at Cenchrea--The word is "Cenchreæ," the eastern part of Corinth ( Acts 18:18).That in the earliest … Romans … Not only I. Read Romans 16 commentary using John Gill's Exposition of the Bible. Unto whom not only I give thanks. 16:4 "risked their own necks" This is an idiom from the term for an "executioner's axe." Paul was, in this sense, a very good man, one that was very useful, and he met with some that for his life laid down their own necks, ch. A strong figure, as if they had laid their necks upon the block to be beheaded in the apostle’s place; the meaning being that they had imminently risked their lives for his. But much of Paul’s experiences are not told to us (see. The Greek Textual Tradition of Romans 27 COMMENTARY PROPER 41 The Opening Sections of the Letter 43 I.Salutation (1:1-7) 45 II. Romans comprehensively presents the doctrine of salvation by faith in Jesus Christ. —Whether this expression is to be taken literally or figuratively we do not know, neither can we do more than guess at the event to which it refers. This was probably the usual manner in which the Christians of that era solved: the problems of a place to worship. Romans 4:16-21 New International Version (NIV). The fact of their self-devotion would of course be better known in the eastern Churches than at Rome. They must have returned from Ephesus (where we last find them in the history of the Acts) to Rome, whence the edict of Claudius had banished them (Acts 18:2); and doubtless, if not the principal members of that Christian community, they were at least the most endeared to our apostle. She received Paul’s hearty commendation. That only a small part of his perils have been recorded, we know from II Corinthians 11:23-27. is not exactly known to what the apostle here refers. Hitherto the Law could not be kept because of the antagonistic influence of the flesh; henceforth it may be kept for the reason that this influence has ceased and that its place is taken by the influence of the Spirit. (Vincent p. 178), "but also all the churches of the Gentiles"-"had reason to be thankful to them, for having rescued the Apostle of the Gentiles from danger." Guided by Sherwood’s careful attentiveness, readers will be rewarded with illuminating and sometimes surprising insights. Romans 16:4 in all English translations. What a wonderful thing it would be to know just what happened. Paul here declared that he actually owed his life to this couple and that this laid the whole brotherhood of Gentile churches under a debt of gratitude to Prisca and Aquila for having saved Paul's mission to the Gentiles. As Paul, however, lived with them Acts 18:3, and as he was often persecuted by the Jews, it is probable that he refers to some such period when he was persecuted, when Aquila and Priscilla took him into their house at the imminent hazard of their lives. The meaning is, that they had hazarded their lives, had exposed themselves to imminent danger, to save the life of Paul. Not only I but all the churches of the Gentiles are grateful to them. 4.To whom not only I, etc. (See Acts 18:12-17; Acts 19:23-41). Romans 16:4 STU XRF TSK ... Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers (4) Laid down their own necks.--Whether this expression is to be taken literally or figuratively we do not know, neither can we do more than guess at the event to which it refers. Однако добавляет, что благодарят их также все христианские церкви, дабы этим примером подвигнуть также и римлян. Laid down is, literally, placed under (the axe). Romans 16:1 The word deacon refers here to a Christian designated to serve with the overseers/elders of the church in a variety of ways; similarly in Phil. Who have for my life - In order to save my life. Many acts of craven cowardice have been justified by their perpetrators who said, either to themselves or others, "I'm not going to stick my neck out!" (Поскольку сей апостол был великим сокровищем для язычников, они, если хотели быть благодарными Богу, должны были высоко его чтить. First aorist active of υποτιτημι — hupotithēmi old verb to place under (the axe of the executioner), only here in N.T. They must by this time have returned from Ephesus-where we last find them in the History of the Acts-to Rome, whence the edict of Claudius had banished them (Acts 18:2); and if they were not the leading members of that Christian community, they wore at least the most endeared to our apostle. The meaning is, that they had hazarded their lives, had … Who for my life laid down their own necks; unto whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles: and salute the church that is in their house. (3.) The Bible is silent on what Paul meant by this phrase. Christians who enjoy their labors will gratefully acknowledge such benefits, and they will be acknowledged and rewarded by Christ at the great day. Romans 4:16-17 English Standard Version (ESV). through Romans 16:27, then several appendices on subjects relating to Romans. The fact of their self-devotion would of course be better known in the eastern Churches than at Rome. It is evident that at some time they had endured great peril for Paul's sake. Unto whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches the Gentiles. Romans 16 Greek - Word Pictures in the NT; ROB SALVATO. "to whom not only do I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles" Paul was very grateful for the friendship and active help … Who have for my life laid down - `Who did for my life lay down'. То же, что говорит он о домашней их церкви, достойно замечания. Their own necks - that is, risked their own lives to save that of the apostle. The Bible is silent on what Paul meant by this phrase. Who have for my life laid down their own necks - What transaction this refers to we know not; but it appears that these persons had, on some occasion, hazarded their own lives to save that of the apostle; and that the fact was known to all the Churches of God in that quarter, who felt themselves under the highest obligations to these pious persons, for the important service which they had thus rendered. If literal or figurative, the incident may be connected with the uproar created by Demetrius in Ephesus. On what occasion this was done, is not known, as it is not referred to in the New Testament elsewhere. Commentary on Romans Rosscup : This is a much-respected 746-pp. For this would be to go beyond the requirement of the law — it would be to love our neighbors better than ourselves. Romans 16:4 who for my life laid down their own necks; unto whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles: "laid down their own necks"-Paul had encountered danger in both Corinth and Ephesus. Who have for my life, as it were, laid down their own necks - That is, exposed themselves to the utmost danger. Who have for my life laid down their own necks; Unto whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles; who did for my life lay down their own neck, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers. But also all the churches of the Gentiles. Romans 16 is the final passage in Paul's long letter to the Christians in Rome. Anyone who says teaching justification by grace results in indolence hasn"t paid attention to the fruit of grace (see 1 Corinthians 15:10 and Romans 16:3; Romans 16:5; Romans 16:12)" (McGuiggan p. 440). Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary. necks = risked their own lives. 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