Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Romans 16:18
16:18 serve (a-3) Douleuo . 'to serve as a bondman' as chs. 12.11; 14.18. deceive (b-19) A strong form of the word, as in 1 Timothy 2:14 . read more
16:18 serve (a-3) Douleuo . 'to serve as a bondman' as chs. 12.11; 14.18. deceive (b-19) A strong form of the word, as in 1 Timothy 2:14 . read more
16:19 reached (c-5) i.e. 'come to the knowledge of.' read more
16:20 bruise (d-7) As Luke 9:39 , 'crushing;' Revelation 2:27 ; 'broken in pieces.' read more
16:25 mystery, (e-27) It formed no part of what was unfolded in the ages of time, in which God developed his plans in creation; it was a purpose before, and eternally hidden; it was not in reckoned time. See 1 Corinthians 2:7-10 ; Ephesians 3:2-11 ; Ephesians 5:32 ; Colossians 1:25-27 ; Colossians 2:2 ,Colossians 2:3 . read more
16:27 whom (f-9) The natural construction would be 'to him.' These breaks, through long parentheses, are common with Paul. read more
Greetings and Warnings1-16. Commendation and greetings.Observe the number of women to whom the Apostle sends greeting. The fact is indicative of the change wrought in the position of women by the gospel, and of the honourable place taken by them in the Christian Church. Observe also the difference of nationality indicated by the names. St. Paul, a Hebrew, sends salutation to Greeks, Romans, and perhaps Asiatics, many of them probably slaves—marking the universality of the gospel: cp. Galatians... read more
(8) Amplias.—The three oldest MSS. have “Ampliatus,” for which “Amplias” would be in any case a contracted form. The name is a common one, in several instances found in connection with the imperial household. read more
(9) Urbane.—Urbanus, or Urban; the final “e” should not be sounded. Like Ampliatus, a common name found among members of the household.Our helper in Christ.—The “helper,” that is, both of St. Paul and of the Roman Church by her efforts in spreading the gospel.Stachys.—A rarer name than the last two; it appears as that of a court physician in the inscriptions of about the date of this Epistle. read more
(10) Apelles.—This name is also found among the dependents of the emperor. Horace, in the well-known phrase, “Credat Judæas Apella” (Ephesians 1:0Ephesians 1:0, v. 100) takes it as a typical Jewish name.Approved in Christ.—Whose fidelity to Christ has been tried, and has stood the test.Aristobulus’ household.—Aristobulus, a grandson of Herod the Great, was educated and lived in a private station at Rome. From the friendly terms on which he stood with the Emperor Claudius, it seems not unlikely... read more
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Romans 16:27
As the only God, He is the God of both Jews and Gentiles (cf. Romans 3:29-30). As the wise God, He is the author of the plan of salvation for all mankind that Paul had expounded (cf. Romans 11:33). God is worthy of all glory because of who He is and what He has done. Our access to Him is through His Son, Jesus Christ.This doxology is similar to the others in Romans 8:31-39 and Romans 11:33-36. read more