Hodge's Commentary on Romans, Ephesians and First Corintians. There are three good lessons taught us in this chapter, where the apostle enlarges more upon his precepts than he had done in the foregoing chapter, finding them more needful to be fully pressed. It is then to be suppressed, not as a religion, but as a public nuisance. Bible Gateway Recommends. . They make "forethought" for the flesh when they allow themselves to hold on to resentment, hate, bitterness, and self-pity. of Christ and make them part of our fighting-gear. "put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ"-one puts on Christ, when they cast off the old sinful ways (), and replaces them with attitudes and deeds which find God"s approval. Encounter afresh this majestic letter with Sherwood's insightful commentary. 2. 6. And the less interference there is between these two great institutions, in the promotion of their respective objects, the better. “But put on the Lord Jesus Christ“ (v. 14a). Paul counseled submission to human government and love for all people while we actively wait for our Lord to appear. Study the bible online using commentary on Romans 13 and more! (2 Timothy 3:4). Romans 13:14, ESV: "But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires." The Holy Spirit seals every believer so that we are kept for the day of redemption (Eph. ... for whom He died (cf. 8 Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law. 1:13-14; 4:30). And make not provision for the flesh, etc. This those are guilty of, who are always indulging in delights and voluptuousness. Romans 11:13-24 Gentiles Will be Saved. Contents . (Estius) --- Put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, that is, enter into his sentiments, imitate his virtues, and indulge not the flesh in its inordinate desires. Here we clothe ourselves with “the Lord Jesus Christ” … By no means! Rom 13:14 - Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the flesh. 13, 14. Even heathens have said, that a few things suffice nature, but that the appetites of men are insatiable. Paul, setting a bridle on our desires, reminds us, that the cause of all intemperance is, that no one is content with a moderate or lawful use of things: he has therefore laid down this rule, — that we are to provide for the wants of our flesh, but not to indulge its lusts. Ἰ. God is to be recognized as ordering the affairs of civil society: "He removeth kings, and he setteth up kings;" by him "kings reign, and princes decree justice." 2 j God has not rejected his people whom he k foreknew. patronus, a patron, a defender of a lower person. ', And make no provision for the flesh, to fulfill the lusts thereof. The Letter to the Romans (New International Commentary on the New Testament (NICNT)) Douglas J. Moo. Put him on by an inward living faith, and by an external exemplary profession. Commentary on Romans 14:19-23 (Read Romans 14:19-23) Many wish for peace, and talk loudly for it, who do not follow the things that make for peace. When to awake; Now; and to awake out of the sleep of carnal security, sloth, and negligence; out of the sleep of spiritual death, and out of the sleep of spiritual deadness. This is evident, first, from the very nature of the case. Too often, we do make "forethought" for the lusts of the flesh. . In Galatians 3:27 the putting on of Christ is represented as a finished fact (in principle), but here the exhortation is to a continuous duty. And in so doing they are so to arrange their lives in such a way that they are kept free from anything which could arouse the desires of their sinful natures, making no provision for them in any way. This, it will be observed, is a marked characteristic of our apostle's style in this Epistle-to mark sudden transitions to a new branch of his subject, as a mode of putting and answering questions, or a way of calling attention to some important statement (cf. Make not provision for the flesh.—Take no thought for the flesh, so as to supply a stimulus to its lusts. This metaphor is commonly used in Scripture with respect to what tends to adorn or to deform man; both of which may be seen in his clothing: for a filthy and torn garment dishonors a man; but what is becoming and clean recommends him. We caved into temptation, because we in someway or another "planned" the situation. Gospel. There are two views of this passage. And, therefore, as there are few greater evils than instability and uncertainty in governments, the cases in which revolutions are justifiable must be exceedingly rare, Romans 13:3-7. You'll get this book and many others when you join Bible Gateway Plus. 1. How far the rightful authority of rulers extends, the precise point at which the obligation to obedience ceases, must often be a difficult question; and each case must be decided on its own merits. 1:14, 15). 5. There are cases, therefore, in which disobedience is a duty. Bible commentary on the Book of Romans, chapter 13, by Dr. Bob Utley, retired professor of hermeneutics. That is, let it not be your care to gratify the flesh. It may involve avoiding much of what is on the internet. 4.4 out of 5 stars 19. No command to do anything morally wrong can be binding; nor can any which transcends the rightful authority of the power whence it emanates. 13:11-14 Four things are here taught, as a Christian's directory for his day's work. £59.99 The Gospel According to Luke I-IX: 28 (Anchor Bible Commentaries) (Anchor Bible Commentary (YUP)) Fitzmyer. . The idea is for Christ to shine through them, thereby revealing themselves as ‘of the day’. Иак. (1 Corinthians 15:33), 3. 4:24; Col. 3:10] Romans 13:14: Gal. Metaphorically, pleroo means to make complete in every particular, to pervade, to take possession of and ultimately to control. be as he was. Study the bible online using commentary on Romans 13 and more! PUT ON THE LORD JESUS CHRIST. King James Version (KJV) Public Domain. But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, i.e. This is a frequent theme in the New Testament. No one doubts that the precept, "Children, obey your parents in all things," is a command to obey them in the exercise of their rightful parental authority, and imposes no obligation to implicit and passive obedience. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. о плоти См. The proper sphere of civil government is the civil and social relations of men, and their temporal welfare; conscience, and of course religion, are beyond its jurisdiction, except so far as the best interests of civil society are necessarily connected with them. Let him be buckled on to your body and soul as all armour. Read Romans 13 commentary using Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Complete). They are the ministers of God for this end, and are appointed for "this very thing." But (to sum up all in one word), put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ - in such wise that Christ only may be seen in you (see 2 Corinthians 3:3; Galatians 3:27; Ephesians 4:24); And make not provision, [ pronoian (Greek #4307) mee (Greek #3361) poieisthe (Greek #4160)] - 'take not forethought,' to [fulfill] the lusts [thereof] : q.d, 'Direct none of your attention to the cravings of your corrupt nature, how you may provide for their gratification.' 24:42-44), “Therefore be on the alert, for you do not know which day your Lord is coming. They are to lay claim to the fact that Christ is in them the hope of glory (Colossians 1:27). 2 Cor. ... 13:14 "put on the Lord Jesus Christ" This metaphor relates to the royal robe of King Jesus now placed on the shoulders of believers (positional sanctification). Romans 13:9 Exodus 20:13-15,17; Deut. Χρ.] Patience and Self-Denial. 7. They make "forethought" for the flesh, when they deliberately place themselves in situations, where they are at the disadvantage. To put on Christ, signifies to be intituately united to him, so that he, and not we, may appear, Galatians 3:27 : ‘Let not your own evil deeds be seen, (i.e., do not commit such,) but let what Christ was appear in all your conduct, as effectually as if clothed with the garment of his virtues. Literally unto (App-104.) Every soul: This c… Romans 14:1 But ye on (endusasqe). David Guzik commentary on Romans 13, in which Paul describes the christian’s obligation to the authority given to government. Commentary on Romans 13:11-14. Romans 13:14. The obedience which the Scriptures command us to render to our rulers is not unlimited; there are cases in which disobedience is a duty. We need to refuse to give the devil "any" opportunity. provident care or supply: -providence, provision. Put him on as your righteousness, as pardoning your sin and ruling your life. 4.6 out of 5 stars 11. Publisher. 4. PUT ON THE LORD JESUS CHRIST. While ‘government is of God, the form is of men.' ; let him be invested upon you as a dress instead of wanton attire. Having directed his reader’s thoughts to how they are to respond to God’s light Paul now makes the idea more concrete. 9 The commandments, “You shall not commit adultery,” “You shall not murder,” “You shall not steal,” “You shall not covet,” # 13:9 Exodus 20:13-15,17; Deut. Footnotes. I am not lying. Romans 13:14 Let us behave properly as in the day, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual promiscuity and sensuality, not in strife and jealousy. Footnotes. Romans 11:1-12 God Has Not Rejected His People. Romans 13 Bible Commentary. Flesh—In so pure an attire as Christ, be infinitely removed from all the lusts of the fallen nature. In favor of this may be urged, the emphatic position of ‘flesh’ in the original; its usual sense in this Epistle, and the contrast with putting on Christ Jesus. Every one then who wishes to satisfy the desires of the flesh, must necessarily not only fall into, but be immerged in a vast and deep gulf. But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ. ον τὸ τὴν χρείαν ὑπερβαίνειν, ἀλλὰ ἐνδύσασθε τὸν Κ, καὶ τῆς σαρκὸς πρόνοιαν μὴ ποιεῖσθε εἰς ἐπιθυμίας, Not in revelling and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying; but put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh in its lusts, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers. For Paul had in view the end of our calling; inasmuch as God, by adopting us, unites us to the body of his only-begotten Son, and for this purpose, — that we, renouncing our former life, may become new men in him. Bible commentary on the Book of Romans, chapter 14, by Dr. Bob Utley, retired professor of hermeneutics. Romans 12 Romans 14 Romans 13:14 King James Version (KJV) 14 But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof. II. (2) Christianity is the grand specific for the purification and elevation of all the social relations-inspiring a readiness to discharge all obligations, and, most of all, implanting in its disciples that love which secures all men against injury from them, inasmuch as it is the fulfilling of the law. ... 5:4-7), the final pair might be pointing to the issue of division within the community that Paul will address in Romans 13:14-15. They are to so submit themselves to Him that what He is might shine and operate through them. Romans 13. But the principle of all such acts is the Spirit of Christ dwelling in us (chaps. 1. of Christ and make them part of our fighting-gear. 13-23). All such interest therefore is forbidden as inconsistent with putting on the Lord Jesus Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit. They are ordained and invested with authority, to be a terror to evil doers, and a praise to them that do well. Bible Commentary for Romans 13:14. 14.But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, etc. (1-2) Receiving the weaker brother. 'Make no provision for the flesh.' Romans 13:14 (King James Version) A.F.V A.S.V. (2.) ... (Romans 13:14). Considering the time; a busy time; a perilous time. The night is far spent, the day is at hand; now is our salvation nearer than when we believed, Romans 13:13, Romans 13:14. [fn] Interlinear Bibles Cross-Refs Commentaries Dictionaries Misc And the observation of certain days, Romans 14:5, Romans 14:6. ROMANS 13:14. That is, do not take care, nor pamper and indulge you appetite in eating and drinking, so as to increase your disorderly inclinations, but keep them in due subjection. We make ourselves part of Christ in baptism (Galatians 3:27). It teaches rulers that they are ministers of God for the public good; and it teaches subjects to be obedient to magistrates, not only for fear, but also for conscience' sake, Romans 13:5. 132:9; Luke 24:49; Eph. 14 But . They are to align their lives with His, gladly allowing Him the control (Matthew 11:28-30). The nearness of eternity should operate on all Christians as a motive to purity and devotedness to God. The first step in putting on the armor of light ( Romans 13:12) is committing ourselves to follow Jesus Christ wholeheartedly. The right of deciding on all these points, and determining where the obligation to obedience ceases, and the duty of resistance begins, must, from the nature of the case, rest with the subject, and not with the ruler. Put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ; clothe yourselves with his character and spirit. Ἐνδύσασθε τ. κύρ. 936 pages. Their words are like poison that can destroy other people’s happiness and character. Now to put on Christ, means here to be on every side fortified by the power of his Spirit, and be thereby prepared to discharge all the duties of holiness; for thus is the image of God renewed in us, which is the only true ornament of the soul. Make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof: by flesh, но облекитесь в Господа нашего Иисуса Христа. While its holy and benign principles secure the ultimate abolition of all iniquitous government, the reverence which it teaches for magistracy, under whatever form, as a divine institution, secures the loyalty and peaceableness of its disciples amid all the turbulence and distractions of civil society, and makes it the highest interest of all States to welcome it within their pale, as in this, as well as every other sense, 'the salt of the earth, the light of the world.'. We must not judge each other; for all judgment belongs to God, Romans 14:10-13. Read verse in English Standard Version Romans 12 Romans 14 Romans 13:14 English Standard Version (ESV) 14 But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires. Meekness, humility, self-denial, and love, make for peace. , emphasises the contrast between the true Christian life and that which has just been described. In order to do the most in their power to remove all existing evils, and promote the greatest good, Christians should possess, and in all things manifest, the spirit of Christ, labor to make known his character and will to all people, and set before them the motives which he has revealed, to lead them to believe on and obey him. When to awake; Now; and to awake out of the sleep of carnal security, sloth, and negligence; out of the sleep of spiritual death, and out of the sleep of spiritual deadness. Jesus warned (Matt. Put him on by an inward living faith, and by an external exemplary profession. We should not do any thing by which a weak brother may be stumbled or grieved; lest we destroy him for whom Christ died, Romans 1… Often, we become our own worst enemy. 5. Romans 13:14. The Christian puts on the Lord Jesus Christ, according to Paul’s teaching, in baptism (cf.Galatians 3:27), as the solemn deliberate act in which he identifies himself, by faith, with Christ in His death and resurrection (chap. In this brief but extremely rich passage, Paul tells us that as Christians we are all “morning people.” The time is just before dawn, the sky is brightening, the alarm is ringing, day is at hand. For i I myself am an Israelite, a descendant of Abraham, 1 a member of the tribe of Benjamin. Romans 13:14. is only the beginning of our new life in Christ, and we learn and apply the teaching of Christ to the totality of all we do. Read Introduction to Romans . Commentary on Romans 13:11-14 View Bible Text . First Reading. "Put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfill the lusts thereof. (Commentary on Romans) May...fill means literally to fill "to the brim" (a net, Mt 13:48, a building, Jn 12:3, Acts 2:2, a city, Acts 5:28, needs Phil 4:19-note). But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ — A strong and beautiful expression for the most intimate union with him, and the being clothed with all the graces which were in him; including the receiving, in faith and love, every part of his doctrine; obeying his precepts, imitating his example, and adorning ourselves therewith as with a splendid robe, not to be put off; because it is the garb intended for that eternal day, which is never to be followed by night. The general principles on which the question in regard to any given case is to be decided are sufficiently plain. The command to obey magistrates is, from its nature, a command to obey them as magistrates in the exercise of their rightful authority. Try it for 30 days FREE. Romans 13:14: Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the flesh.In contexts like this, the Greek word for "flesh" ("sarx" ) refers to the sinful state of human beings, often presented as a power in opposition to the Spirit. Romans 6:3). (See on [2249]Ro 1:13). ROMANS ROAD to RIGHTEOUSNESS: Romans 1:18-3:20: Romans 3:21-5:21: Romans 6:1-8:39: Romans 9:1-11:36: Romans … Romans 14 – Helping a Weaker Brother A. Don’t judge each other in doubtful things. We cannot edify one another, while quarrelling and contending. Updated: Fri, 04/24/2020 - 06:47 By admin. Taking the flesh as it is, forethought or provision for it—an interest in it which consults for it, and makes it an object—can only have one end, viz., its . Romans 13:14 But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires. (14) Put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ.—A continuation of the metaphor introduced in Romans 13:12. But the expression is figurative, signifying the idea: Unite yourselves in the closest fellowship of life with Christ, so that you may wholly present the mind and life of Christ in your conduct. Commentary on Ezekiel 33:7-11. Cross references: Romans 13:14: Gal. The new birth (John 3:5)is only the beginning of our new life in Christ, and we learn and apply the teaching of Christ to the totality of all we do. "Provision"-4307. pronoia {pron"-oy-ah}; from 4306; forethought, i.e. In so pure an attire as Christ, be infinitely removed from all the lusts of the fallen nature. To justify the interference of the civil government, therefore, in any given case, with these important subjects, an exception must be made out. Wickedness, sin, death, blood — this week’s selection from Ezekiel 33 can be a difficult and jarring read for those of us not overly familiar with the book of Ezekiel and its sometimes bizarre judgment speeches. The discharge of all the social and civil duties of life is to the Christian a matter of religious obligation, Romans 13:5-7. ISBN-13. Paul had now finished his exhibition of the plan of salvation. Publication date. Learn more Start my trial Back . Learn more. Verses 13-14 These verses describe the *sins of speech. Romans 10:5-13 Anyone Can be Saved. But there seems to be no sufficient reason for this restriction. It has thus, without rebellion or violent convulsions, curbed the exercise of despotic power, and wrought the abolition of slavery throughout the greater part of Christendom, Romans 13:1-14. Other Forerunner Commentary entries containing Romans 13:14: Matthew 22:11-14 Romans 12:2 Galatians 3:27-28 Hebrews 10:22 Romans 13:13 : Romans 14:1 >> The Berean: Daily Verse and Comment Sign up for the Berean: Daily Verse and Comment, and have Biblical truth delivered to your inbox. None of us should live unto himself, but unto Christ, who lived and died for us, Romans 14:7-9. In things indifferent, Christians should not condemn each other, Romans 14:1. Commentary on Romans 13:11-14 View Bible Text . 14 But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, ... Dunn, James D. G., Word Biblical Commentary: Romans 9-16, Vol. People make "forethought" for the flesh, when they allow their minds to wander and dwell on sinful thoughts. Гал. 2:3. He calls those to awake who were in a stupid, senseless state concerning all spiritual and moral good; and those who were employed in the vilest practices that could debase and degrade mankind. This language echoes other formulations in Romans (6:3-5 and 8:17) and might have been connected to the … 5:13-14; 1 John 3:16). Romans 13:13 Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying. 6. Romans 13:9 Exodus 20:13-15,17; Deut. (1.) Some scholars see it as an allusion to baptismal clothing. 1-12). Romans 14:13. As the Spirit of God, when it enters any human heart, leaves unmolested what is peculiar to its individual character, as far as it is innocent, and effects the reformation of what is evil, not by violence, but by a sweetly constraining influence; so the religion of Christ, when it enters any community of men, does not assail their form of government, whether despotic or free; and if there is anything in their institutions inconsistent with its spirit, it is changed by its silent operation on the heart and conscience, rather than by direct denunciation. God has ordained civil government for the promotion of the welfare of men as members of the same civil society; and parental government, and the instruction and discipline of the church, for their moral and religious improvement. Romans 13:14 But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof. 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