Bible Commentaries
Abbott's Illustrated New Testament
Romans 15
Since Christ endured reproach and suffering for us, we ought to have a kind and tender regard for each other.
Was a minister of the circumcision; of the Jewish people. In his mission to this world, he fulfilled the designs and promises of God in respect to the Jews.
And that the Gentiles, &c.; that is, he came for the benefit of the Gentiles also, that they might find mercy in God, in accordance with what was always his design, as is shown from the passages quoted in the Romans 15:9-12; Psalms 18:49; Deuteronomy 32:43; Psalms 117:1; Isaiah 11:10.
For which cause; that is, on account of having been engaged in giving the publication of the gospel the greatest possible extension.
To minister unto the saints; to minister to their wants, by carrying a contribution. The circumstances of this contribution are referred to in 1 Cor. 16:1-4. 2 Cor. chap. 8: 9:
Sealed to them; secured to them.
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