© 2020 Christianity.com. All the saints make up one body in Christ, who is the Head of the body, and the common Centre of their unity. They are God-given (1 Cor 12.11); His prerogative is to give to whomever He wishes; there is no room for jealousy or pride. In tribulation and affliction we are patient, showing endurance; we must press on in doing what God commands. Hence, it became necessary to appoint persons over these contributions, who should be especially charged with the management of them, and who would see that they were properly distributed; Acts 6:1-6. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. (1-10) God overruled their unbelief for making the Gentiles partakers of gospel privileges. And love to God and man, with zeal for the gospel, will make the wise Christian diligent in all his wordly business, and in gaining superior skill. It has the idea of ruling, as in a family, or of presiding, as in a deliberate assembly; and either of these ideas would convey all that is implied in the original word; compare 1 Corinthians 12:28. We do not envy those who prosper, but rejoice with them; we do not despise those who suffer, but weep with them. 21 qIt is good not to eat meat or drink wine or do anything that causes your brother to stumble.3 2 jGod has not rejected his people whom he kforeknew. For whatever does not proceed from faith is sin.4. For wwe will all stand before xthe judgment seat of God; 12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Serve the Lord with gladness (Ps 100.2); the way we serve is as important as what we do. v21: A summary verse, bringing together the section from v14; in Christ, we are confident that good will ultimately triumph. We shall never find in our hearts to condescend to others, while we indulge conceit of ourselves; therefore that must be mortified. He that giveth - Margin, "imparteth." Beware the appearance of evil, 2 Cor 8.21; make sure both the reality and the appearance are good. In 2 Corinthians 8:8, forwardness (Rev., earnestness). We rejoice in our hope, see 5.2. [3] 12:2 Greek age Thus, to be godly, is to give up ourselves to God. Do not mind it; be not in love with it. This is a hard lesson to corrupt nature, therefore a remedy against it is added. everyone should be devoted to God (v1-2); everyone should have a right attitude to themselves; everyone should be seen as part of the body (v4-5); and. Matthew Henry’s Bible Commentary (concise), Matthew Henry Bible Commentary (complete), California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. This is taught by Christ also, Matt 5.44; John 13.34; and perfectly demonstrated in His life. Whether this refers to a permanent office in the church, or to an occasional presiding in their assemblies convened for business, etc. Thus spiritual gifts are not to be regarded as a separate thing in themselves, but as part of our experience as Christ's body. As therefore the righteous rejection of the unbelieving Jews, was the occasion of so large a multitude of the Gentiles being reconciled to God, and at peace with him; the future receiving of the Jews into the church would be such a change, as would resemble a general resurrection of the dead in sin to a life of righteousness. Those who know most in this imperfect state, feel their own weakness most. The Divine counsels are complete; they have not only depth and height, but breadth and length, Ephesians 3:18, and that passing knowledge. fBy what you eat, do not destroy the one for whom Christ died. The apostle having closed the part of his epistle wherein he argues and proves various doctrines which are practically applied, here urges important duties from gospel principles. ;" 2 Corinthians 8:7-8, (Greek) Hebrews 6:11. The apostle Paul knew the mysteries of the kingdom of God as well as ever any man; yet he confesses himself at a loss; and despairing to find the bottom, he humbly sits down at the brink, and adores the depth. And whenever we may be called to such a service, we should remember that this is indispensable. 5 So too at the present time there is na remnant, chosen by grace. The giving up of 'things' then follows; otherwise we may fall into legalism (see Col 2). Christians felt it was their duty to show personal attention to the infirm and the sick; and so important was their function, that it was deemed worthy of notice in a general direction to the church. 11 Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, [7] serve the Lord. Since men became enemies to God, they have been very ready to be enemies one to another. v4-5: A right attitude to our place in the church. The word denotes the person whose function it was to distribute; and probably designates him who distributed the alms of the church, or him who was the deacon of the congregation. 14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. He that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness. Or he that exhorts, on exhortation: he that gives, let him do it with simplicity; he that rules, with diligence; he that shows mercy, with cheerfulness. It reappears in the Latin hilaritas; English, hilarity, exhilarate. Text provided by the Crossway Bibles Web Service. v15: Unselfish attitude, and sympathetic compassion. It is plain that when property was intrusted to them, there would be danger that they might be tempted to employ it for selfish and sinister ends, to promote their influence and prosperity; and hence, the apostle exhorted them to do it with a single aim to the object for which it was given. The rejection of the Jews is not universal. The Jews continued branches of this tree till, as a nation, they rejected the Messiah; after that, their relation to Abraham and to God was, as it were, cut off. Not that the Jews will be restored to have their priesthood, and temple, and ceremonies again; an end is put to all these; but they are to be brought to believe in Christ, the true become one sheep-fold with the Gentiles, under Christ the Great Shepherd. Aimed at the heart and will. Copyright ©2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. 3 Let not the one who eats despise the one who abstains, and olet not the one who abstains pass judgment on the one who eats, for God has welcomed him. 12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. 12 Now if their trespass means riches for the world, and if their failure means riches for the Gentiles, how much more will their full inclusion2 mean! The direction here varies according to the duty to be performed. 18 do not be arrogant toward the branches. Pride is a sin in us by nature; we need to be cautioned and armed against it. Be reconciled to the place God in his providence puts you in, whatever it be. Whatever our gifts or situations may be, let us try to employ ourselves humbly, diligently, cheerfully, and in simplicity; not seeking our own credit or profit, but the good of many, for this world and that which is to come. Every truly good disposition in a fallen creature must be the effect, therefore it cannot be the cause, of the grace of God bestowed on him. The captivities of Israel, their dispersion, and their being shut out from the church, are emblems of the believer's corrections for doing wrong; and the continued care of the Lord towards that people, and the final mercy and blessed restoration intended for them, show the patience and love of God. But as regards election, they are obeloved for the sake of their forefathers. (9-16) And to peaceable conduct towards all men, with forbearance and benevolence. 16 gLive in harmony with one another. These are continuous verbs, indicating a consistent attitude, rather than individual acts. 36 For xfrom him and through him and to him are all things. Commentary on Romans 11:1-10 (Read Romans 11:1-10) There was a chosen remnant of believing Jews, who had righteousness and life by faith in Jesus Christ. Identify with the humble; those things and those people so often despised by the world; we follow the example of Christ who ate with tax collectors and 'sinners.' 3 l“Lord, they have killed your prophets, they have demolished your altars, and I alone am left, and they seek my life.” There was a chosen remnant of believing Jews, who had righteousness and life by faith in Jesus Christ. It is the natural state of every one of us, to be wild by nature. Romans 12:2 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Romans 12:2, NIV: "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is--his good, pleasing and perfect will." 6 Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; 7 if service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching; 8 the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads, [6] with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness. 21 For if God did not spare the natural branches, neither will he spare you. 17 Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all.
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