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Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Romans 10:12-21

The first words express the design of the apostle through these verses, that there is no difference between Jews and Gentiles, but they stand upon the same level in point of acceptance with God. In Jesus Christ there is neither Greek nor Jews, Col. 3:11. God doth not save any nor reject any because they are Jews, nor because they are Greeks, but doth equally accept both upon gospel terms: There is no difference. For the proof of this he urges two arguments:? I. That God is the same to all: The... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Romans 10:14-21

10:14-21 How are they to call on him on whom they have not believed? How are they to believe in him of whom they have not heard? How are they to hear without someone to proclaim the good news to them? How are they to proclaim the good news unless they are sent to do so? But this is the very thing that has happened, as it stands written: "How beautiful are the feet of those who bring the good news of good things." But all have not obeyed the good news. That is quite true, because... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Romans 10:16

But they have not all obeyed the Gospel ,.... Who hear it, and to whom it is preached; for though ministers may be regularly sent forth, and rightly preach the Gospel in the purity of it, yet there is no success without the power of God attending it: ministers may preach, and men may hear, and yet not obey the Gospel; that is, cordially embrace the doctrines, and sincerely submit to the ordinances of it: for Esaias saith, Lord, who hath believed our report ; or "our hearing", agreeably... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Romans 10:17

So then faith comes by hearing ,.... That is, by preaching; for the word hearing is used in the same sense as in the preceding verse; and designs the report of the Gospel, or the preaching of the word, which is the means God makes use of, to convey faith into the hearts of his people; for preachers are ministers, or instruments, by whom others believe: and hearing by the word of God ; or "of Christ", as some copies read, and so do the Vulgate Latin and Ethiopic versions; and intends... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Romans 10:18

But I say, have they not heard ?.... ואני אומר , "but I say", is a phrase frequently used by the Jewish doctors in disputation, either in forming or answering objections. The Ethiopic version confines these words to Israel, and reads, "have not Israel heard?" whereas they are to be understood both of Jews and Gentiles; the question refers to each, and the answer is, yes, verily : which the Arabic renders just the reverse, "no", or "not at all, notwithstanding their sound went into... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Romans 10:19

But I say, did not Israel know ? Some supply the word "God", did not Israel know God? verily, they did; they knew the being and perfections of God, the unity of God, and the trinity of persons in the divine essence; they knew the will of God, and the right way of worshipping him; for they were favoured with a divine revelation; to them were committed the oracles of God, and to them belonged the giving of the "Gospel", did not Israel know the Gospel? yes, they did; they not only heard it, but... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Romans 10:20

But Esaias is very bold, and saith ,.... The apostle here produces another testimony in proof of this, that the Israelites must needs have some knowledge of this truth, the calling of the Gentiles; since a famous prophet of theirs, Isaiah, also spake out with great freedom; he did not mince the matter, or cover it with dark sayings, but with all plainness and perspicuity, and with great courage and intrepidity declared it; though he knew he run the risk, not only of his fame and credit among... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Romans 10:21

But to Israel he saith ,.... Or against Israel, or concerning Israel he saith in the same prophecy in Isaiah 65:2 . All day long I have stretched forth my hands, unto a disobedient and gainsaying people : very rightly does the apostle apply these words to Israel, as he does the former to the Gentiles; and just in like manner does the above mentioned Jewish writer, R. Moses the priest, interpret them. The Lord's "stretching out his hands all the day long" to them, designs the ministry... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 10:16

But they have not all obeyed the Gospel - This seems to be the objection of a Jew; as if he had said: A Divine mission would be attended with success; whereas there are numbers who pay no attention to the glad tidings you preach. To this the apostle answers, that the Spirit of God, by Isaiah, Isaiah 53:1 , foretold it would be so, even in the case of the Jews themselves, where he said, Lord, who hath believed our report? For although God brings the message of salvation to men, he does not... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 10:17

So then faith cometh by hearing - Preaching the Gospel is the ordinary means of salvation; faith in Christ is the result of hearing the word, the doctrine of God preached. Preaching, God sends; if heard attentively, faith will be produced; and if they believe the report, the arm of the Lord will be revealed in their salvation. read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Romans 10:12-21

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Romans 10:14-21

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Romans 10:16

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Romans 10:17

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Romans 10:18

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Romans 10:19

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Romans 10:20

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Romans 10:21

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 10:16

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 10:17

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