Tertius; this was the apostle’s scribe or amanuensis, who wrote this Epistle, either from his mouth, or from his papers: he put in this salutation by the apostle’s licence. Salute you in the Lord; i.e. I wish you safety from the Lord. read more
Gaius: we read of more than one that bore this name; there was Gaius of Macedonia, of whom you read, in Acts 19:29; there was Gaius of Derbe, of whom you read, Acts 20:4; he is most likely the person here meant. There was one of this name whom Paul baptized at Corinth, 1 Corinthians 1:14; and there was another Gaius, to whom St. John wrote his Third Epistle: whether any of those were the same, or whether they were all different persons, is uncertain. Mine host, and of the whole church; i.e. he... read more
These words are the very same which you had, Romans 16:20, only the word all is added. Some have thought, that the former was written with the hand of Tertius, the scribe or notary, and this with the apostle’s own hand. He seems to be like a loving and tender father, who bids his children farewell once and again; and being loth to leave them, returns a second and a third time to discourse with them. read more
He concludes all with an excellent doxology; wherein, first, he describes God, and then he ascribes eternal glory to him. He describes him by two of his attributes or perfections: the first is his power; He is able to establish you; i.e. in grace and in truth; to keep you from falling into sin and into error. The Scripture often attributes our establishment unto God: see 1 Thessalonians 3:13; 2 Thessalonians 2:17; 2 Thessalonians 3:3; 1 Peter 5:10. Our own weakness and Satan’s power are such,... read more
Concerning the revelation of this mystery, four things are further recorded: 1. The means whereby it was made known; viz. the Scriptures of the prophets; see Acts 10:43; Acts 16:32; Acts 28:23. 2. The authority by which it was made known; the commandment of the everlasting God. 3. The persons to whom it was made known; the Gentiles, or the inhabitants of all nations. 4. The end for which it was made known; viz. for the obedience of faith; i.e. that it may be believed and obeyed: see Romans 1:5;... read more
The second attribute in the description of God, is his wisdom; he is said to be wise, and only wise. See the like, 1 Timothy 1:17; Jude 1:25. So he is said to be only true, John 17:3, and to be the only Potentate, 1 Timothy 6:15, and only to have immortality, 1 Timothy 6:16. And this doth not exclude the wisdom of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, but the wisdom of the creatures. He is said to be only wise, because none is as wise as he, and all the wisdom of others is from him; the wisdom of... read more
CRITICAL NOTESRomans 16:7. My kinsmen.—Kindred. Perhaps in this passage the wider sense of fellow-countrymen. It is difficult to state what is the imprisonment here mentioned.Romans 16:8-9.—Amplias and Urbanus, two of few Latin names. Aquila, Junia, Rufus, Julia, etc., are names of Greek origin, and probably for the most part of a lower class, such as freedmen and slaves (Wordsworth). Peter’s name not mentioned. Conclusive against the pretensions of Rome.Romans 16:10.—Apelles is a name used by... read more
CRITICAL NOTESRomans 16:17.—No argument here for tradition or the inquisition. For even common people may discern true doctrine from false. We must seek for light on God’s revealed word.MAIN HOMILETICS OF THE PARAGRAPH.—Romans 16:17-19Mark the separatists.—It is to be borne in mind that there are separatists and separatists. Separation is not in itself a crime; some of the movements which have been most beneficial to mankind have been caused by separatists whose names have been cast out as... read more
CRITICAL NOTESRomans 16:20.—Here is St. Paul’s own superscription, written with his own hand in all his epistles. The Author of peace is the Giver of victory. συντρίψει, selected with special regard to Genesis 3:15.MAIN HOMILETICS OF THE PARAGRAPH.—Romans 16:20.The peace-destroyer’s destruction.—From the visible enemy who threatens, the apostle’s eye turns to the invisible world, where he discovers, on the one side the more formidable enemy of whom his earthly adversaries are the instruments,... read more
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Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Romans 16:21
As before he saluted divers persons himself, so now he sendeth the salutation of others to the church of Rome. This he doth to show the mutual amity and love that is and ought to be between Christians; though they are divided in respect of place, yet not in respect of affection and goodwill. He begins with Timotheus, or Timothy, whom he calls his work-fellow, or fellow helper, viz. in preaching and propagating the gospel of Christ. This shows the humility of the apostle, that he dignifies so... read more