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Gill's Exposition
God forbid, for then how shall God judge the world? "far be it"; such a notion is detestable and abominable, nor can it be fairly deduced from what is asserted; for it is the unrighteousness of his…
Barnes' Notes
God forbid - Note, Rom 3:4. For then - If it be admitted that it would be unjust for God to inflict punishment. How shall God ... - How will it be right or consistent for him to judge the world. Judge…
Adam Clarke
Apostle. God forbid - μη γενοιτο, by no means. God cannot be unjust; were he unjust, he could not be qualified to judge the world, nor inflict that punishment on the unfaithful Jews, to which I refer.
I. Here the apostle answers several objections, which might be made, to clear his way. No truth so plain and evident but wicked wits and corrupt carnal hearts will have something to say against it;…
Cambridge Bible
how shall God judge the world? The emphasis is on "judge," not on "world." It is needless to suppose the word "world" here to stand in opposition to the Jewish people. The point of the question is,…
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