Lectionary Calendar
Wednesday, April 24th, 2024
the Fourth Week after Easter
the Fourth Week after Easter
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Bible Commentaries
Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament Darby's Synopsis
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Darby, John. "Commentary on Romans 2". "John Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/dsn/romans-2.html. 1857-67.
Darby, John. "Commentary on Romans 2". "John Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament". https://www.studylight.org/
Whole Bible (51)New Testament (19)Gospels Only (1)Individual Books (16)
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
2:1 condemnest (m-20) A play on words in Greek, strengthening the sense. The words for 'judgment' and 'condemnest' are from the same root.
Verse 7
2:7 works, (a-9) Lit. 'good work,' singular. incorruptibility, (b-16) Not 'immortality;' the resurrection, or change, of the body is looked for; and it is thus a part of Christian truth. see 2 Timothy 1:10 .
Verse 15
2:15 who (c-1) As ch. 1.32. written (d-8) It is not the law, but the work which is written.
Verse 22
2:22 sacrilege? (e-20) See Acts 19:37 .
Verse 24
2:24 written. (f-18) See Isaiah 52:5 ; Ezekiel 36:20-23 .
Verse 26
2:26 requirements (g-7) Dikaioma , as 'righteous judgment,' ch. 1.32. reckoned (h-16) Often translated 'imputed' in A.V.
Verse 27
2:27 with (i-11) Dia . The expression has the sense of 'in a given state or condition,' as well as 'by means of.' Their having or possessing the letter of the law and circumcision practically puts the Jews in that condition.
Verse 28
2:28 outwardly, (k-10) 'Openly,' 'manifestedly.'
Verse 29
2:29 inwardly; (l-9) 'In what is hidden or secret.'