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Bible Commentaries
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Bibliographical Information
Darby, John. "Commentary on Romans 13". "John Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/dsn/romans-13.html. 1857-67.
Darby, John. "Commentary on Romans 13". "John Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament". https://www.studylight.org/
Whole Bible (52)New Testament (19)Gospels Only (1)Individual Books (15)
Introduction
1:1 called (f-7) 'A called apostle,' i.e. an apostle by (divine) calling. Cf. ver. 7 'called saints,' and see note there.
Verse 1
13:1 subject (h-5) Or 'let every soul subject itself.' it is reflexive; see Note e, Hebrews 1:3 . 'Sets himself in opposition,' ver. 2, is in direct contrast.
Verse 2
13:2 bring (i-23) Lit. 'shall receive.'
Verse 8
13:8 fulfilled (k-16) Perfect tense. By the conduct which flows from love, the law is already fulfilled before its requirement is applied.
Verse 9
13:9 lust; (l-18) See Exodus 20:13-17 . thyself. (m-40) See Leviticus 19:18 .
Verse 10
13:10 whole (a-12) Lit. 'fulness of law.'
Verse 11
13:11 also, (b-2) 'This also;' assigning another and additional reason for what he says.
Verse 12
13:12 near; (c-10) Or 'drawn nigh.'