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Romans 15:18

Romans 15:18
For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me, to make the Gentiles obedient, by word and deed,

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Through mighty signs and wonders,.... Or "in", or "through the power of signs and wonders", as the Vulgate Latin, Syriac, and Arabic versions render the words. These carrying along with them evidence…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

For I will not dare to speak - I should be restrained; I should be afraid to speak, if the thing were not as I have stated. I should be afraid to set up a claim beyond what is strictly in accordance…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

For I will not dare to speak - If the thing were not as I have stated it, I would not dare to arrogate to myself honors which did not belong to me. But God has made me the apostle of the Gentiles; and…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Romans 15:17-21

The apostle here gives some account of himself and of his own affairs. Having mentioned his ministry and apostleship, he goes on further to magnify his office in the efficacy of it, and to mention to…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

For I will not dare, &c. This ver. may be paraphrased, "To justify this exultation, I need not presumptuously intrudeon the work of others, putting in a false claim to credit for that work: I need…