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Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - Romans 12:13-15

Romans STILL ANOTHER TRIPLET Rom_12:13 - Rom_12:15 . In these verses we pass from the innermost region of communion with God into the wide field of duties in relation to men. The solitary secrecies of rejoicing hope, endurance, and prayer unbroken, are exchanged for the publicities of benevolence and sympathy. In the former verses the Christian soul is in ‘the secret place of the Most High’; in those of our text he comes forth with the light of God on his face, and hands laden with... read more

Alexander MacLaren

Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - Romans 12:16

Romans STILL ANOTHER TRIPLET Rom_12:16 . We have here again the same triple arrangement which has prevailed through a considerable portion of the context. These three exhortations are linked together by a verbal resemblance which can scarcely be preserved in translation. In the two former the same verb is employed: and in the third the word for ‘wise’ is cognate with the verb found in the other two clauses. If we are to seek for any closer connection of thought we may find it first in... read more

Alexander MacLaren

Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - Romans 12:17-18

Romans STILL ANOTHER TRIPLET Rom_12:17 - Rom_12:18 . The closing words of this chapter have a certain unity in that they deal principally with a Christian’s duty in the face of hostility and antagonism. A previous injunction touched on the same subject in the exhortation to bless the persecutors; but with that exception, all the preceding verses have dealt with duties owing to those with whom we stand in friendly relations. Such exhortations take no cognisance of the special circumstances... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Romans 12:9-21

Living as a Christian Romans 12:9-21 In this section the Apostle shows how the great principle of consecration must affect the details of conduct. It is most necessary to insist on these practical issues. At some impressive religious convention, where the vision of a surrendered and transfigured life is presented, sensitive souls are led to make the vows and claim the plane of life which have been presented; but on their return to the commonplaces, there is no perceptible improvement in... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Romans 12:1-21

The word "therefore" links all that is now to be said with everything that has gone before. Because of the grace of God, the believer is called to certain attitudes and actions. The very first of these is personal abandonment to God. In what sense is it possible to present the body to God? The true ideal is to use it in all its powers according to the good and acceptable and perfect will of God. The spirit is evidently God's. The body, therefore, is presented to God. The mind is thus renewed... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Romans 12:1-13

God's Call to Consecration Romans 12:1-13 INTRODUCTORY WORDS Permit me to enlarge upon the expression, "therefore." Our chapter opens thus: "I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God." 1. There is presented a basis for God's call to consecration. God does not ask us to do something, while He does nothing. No Christian can outdo God in giving all. God does not ask us to do anything, that is irrational, unjust, or uncalled for. His call is to a rational service, a reasonable... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Romans 12:16

A MUCH-NEEDED PRECEPT‘Set not your mind on high things, but condescend to things that are lowly.’ Romans 12:16 (R.V.) I. Here, in the text, is one of those precepts which, rightly understood, is one of the most practical we can set ourselves to master (in the formation of Christian character). The wording is taken advisedly from our New Version, which is nearer to the original than that of the Authorised Version, but nevertheless fails to convey its full meaning. ‘Set not your mind on high... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Romans 12:18

RESENTMENT‘If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.’ Romans 12:18 Not with all Christians, you observe, but with all men. They were to act as leaven in the world, and to bring their Christian influence to bear upon it, until the whole be leavened. I. Christians are not to withdraw themselves altogether from the world, but to mix with it, that ‘others may take knowledge of them’ and see the ‘beauty of holiness’ and the peace and blessedness of Christianity. This... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 12:1-21

A Call To Make Real In The Church And In The World The Righteousness Which They Have Received (12:1-15:33). This section moves from the indicative to the imperative. Having outlined the ways of God in salvation: · in applying to His people the righteousness of Christ (Romans 3:24 to Romans 4:25), · in uniting them with Christ in His death and resurrection (Romans 6:1-11), · in making them righteous within by His Spirit (Romans 8:1-18), · and in having demonstrated God’s sovereign activity in... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 12:9-21

A Call To Fulfil The Law Of Christ And Of The Scriptures. The Working Out Of Love (12:9-21). Having dealt with what was necessary for the edifying and upbuilding of the body of Christ, Paul now turns to what is required of Christians as they live ‘in newness of life’ (Romans 6:3-4). In the terms of chapter 6 we are to be ‘slaves of righteousness’ (Romans 6:18). The injunctions appear in one sense to be a miscellany, but they cover various aspects of daily experience, and they present us with a... read more

Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - Romans 12:13-15

Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - Romans 12:16

Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - Romans 12:17-18

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Romans 12:9-21

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Romans 12:1-21

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Romans 12:1-13

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Romans 12:16

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Romans 12:18

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 12:1-21

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 12:9-21

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