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Text -- Romans 3:29 (NET)

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3:29 Or is God the God of the Jews only? Is he not the God of the Gentiles too? Yes, of the Gentiles too!
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Names, People and Places, Dictionary Themes and Topics

Names, People and Places:
 · Gentile a non-Jewish person
 · Jews the people descended from Israel


Dictionary Themes and Topics: Works | Sin | Salvation | Rome | Romans, Epistle to the | PAUL, THE APOSTLE, 6 | JUSTIFICATION | Inclusiveness | God | GALATIANS, EPISTLE TO THE | Boasting | more
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Robertson , Wesley , JFB , Clarke , Calvin , TSK

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TSK Synopsis , MHCC , Matthew Henry , Barclay , Constable , College , McGarvey

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Commentary -- Word/Phrase Notes (per phrase)

Robertson: Rom 3:29 - -- Of Gentiles also ( kai ethnōn ). Jews overlooked it then and some Christians do now.

Of Gentiles also ( kai ethnōn ).

Jews overlooked it then and some Christians do now.

Wesley: Rom 3:29 - -- As both nature and the scriptures show.

As both nature and the scriptures show.

JFB: Rom 3:29 - -- The way of salvation must be one equally suited to the whole family of fallen man: but the doctrine of justification by faith is the only one that lay...

The way of salvation must be one equally suited to the whole family of fallen man: but the doctrine of justification by faith is the only one that lays the basis of a Universal Religion; this therefore is another mark of its truth.

Clarke: Rom 3:29 - -- Is he the God of the Jews only? - Do not begin to suppose that because you cannot be justified by the works of the law and God has in his mercy foun...

Is he the God of the Jews only? - Do not begin to suppose that because you cannot be justified by the works of the law and God has in his mercy found out a new method of saving you, that therefore this mercy shall apply to the Jews exclusively. Is not God the maker, preserver, and redeemer, also of the Gentiles? Yes, of the Gentiles also, as much as of the Jews; for all have equally sinned and there is no reason, if God be disposed to show mercy at all, that he should prefer the one to the other; since they are all equally guilty, sinful, and necessitous.

Calvin: Rom 3:29 - -- 29.Is he the God of the Jews only? The second proposition is, that this righteousness belongs no more to the Jews than to the Gentiles: and it was a ...

29.Is he the God of the Jews only? The second proposition is, that this righteousness belongs no more to the Jews than to the Gentiles: and it was a great matter that this point should be urged, in order that a free passage might be made for the kingdom of Christ through the whole world. He does not then ask simply or expressly, whether God was the Creator of the Gentiles, which was admitted without any dispute; but whether he designed to manifest himself as a Savior also to them. As he had put all mankind on a level, and brought them to the same condition, if there be any difference between them, it is from God, not from themselves, who have all things alike: but if it be true that God designs to make all the nations of the earth partakers of his mercy, then salvation, and righteousness, which is necessary for salvation, must be extended to all. Hence under the name, God, is conveyed an intimation of a mutual relationship, which is often mentioned in Scripture, —

“I shall be to you a God, and you shall be to me a people.” (Jer 30:22.)

For the circumstance, that God, for a time, chose for himself a peculiar people, did not make void the origin of mankind, who were all formed after the image of God, and were to be brought up in the world in the hope of a blessed eternity.

TSK: Rom 3:29 - -- Rom 1:16, Rom 9:24-26, Rom 11:12, Rom 11:13, Rom 15:9-13, Rom 15:16; Gen 17:7, Gen 17:8, Gen 17:18; Psa 22:7, Psa 67:2; Psa 72:17; Isa 19:23-25, Isa 5...

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Commentary -- Word/Phrase Notes (per Verse)

Barnes: Rom 3:29-30 - -- Is he the God ... - The Jews supposed that he was the God of their nation only, that they only were to be admitted to his favor. In these verse...

Is he the God ... - The Jews supposed that he was the God of their nation only, that they only were to be admitted to his favor. In these verses Paul showed that as all had alike sinned, Jews and Gentiles; and as the plan of salvation by faith was adapted to sinners, without any special reference to Jews; so God could show favors to all, and all might be admitted on the same terms to the benefits of the plan of salvation.

It is one God - The same God, there is but one, and his plan is equally suited to Jews and Gentiles.

The circumcision - Those who are circumcised - the Jews.

The uncircumcision - Gentiles; all who were not Jews.

By faith ...through faith - There is no difference in the meaning of these expressions. Both denote that faith is the instrumental cause of justification, or acceptance with God.

Poole: Rom 3:29 - -- By answering his own proposed questions, he plainly shows us, that the covenant of grace, by which God is God of his people, does not belong to the ...

By answering his own proposed questions, he plainly shows us, that the covenant of grace, by which God is God of his people, does not belong to the Jews only, that they only should have justification and bliss, but to the Gentiles also, according to the promise, Gen 17:5 22:18 Psa 2:8 Isa 11:10,12 , and many others; which promises are more especially to be accomplished, now the wall of partition is broken down, as Eph 2:13,14 .

Haydock: Rom 3:29 - -- The apostle here tells us that all men are the creatures of God Almighty, and destined to eternal happiness. Neither was it necessary to be incorpora...

The apostle here tells us that all men are the creatures of God Almighty, and destined to eternal happiness. Neither was it necessary to be incorporated with the Jews by circumcision, to be made partakers of the justice of God. (Estius)

Gill: Rom 3:29 - -- Is he the God of the Jews only?.... The Jews made their boast of him as such, and would not allow the Gentiles any interest in him: but is he not a...

Is he the God of the Jews only?.... The Jews made their boast of him as such, and would not allow the Gentiles any interest in him: but

is he not also of the Gentiles? yes, of the Gentiles also: God is the God both of Jews and Gentiles; not only as the Creator, preserver, and Governor of them, or as he has a right to demand worship and service of them, but as he is their covenant God; not by virtue of the covenant of circumcision, or by the Sinai Covenant, but by the covenant of grace; as appears by his loving them in Christ, choosing them in him, putting them into his hands, providing blessings of grace for them in him, and sending his Son to redeem them; by calling them by his grace; by their sanctification, adoption, pardon, and justification; by taking out of them a people for his name with whom he dwells, and of whom he takes care; and will never leave nor forsake: all which may lead us to observe the distinguishing grace of God, the happiness of our state and condition, and what encouragement we have for faith and hope in God.

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Commentary -- Verse Notes / Footnotes

Geneva Bible: Rom 3:29 ( 12 ) [Is he] the God of the ( f ) Jews only? [is he] not also of the Gentiles? Yes, of the Gentiles also: ( 12 ) Another absurd argument: if justif...

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Commentary -- Verse Range Notes

TSK Synopsis: Rom 3:1-31 - --1 The Jews' prerogative;3 which they have not lost;9 howbeit the law convinces them also of sin;20 therefore no flesh is justified by the law;28 but a...

MHCC: Rom 3:27-31 - --God will have the great work of the justification and salvation of sinners carried on from first to last, so as to shut out boasting. Now, if we were ...

Matthew Henry: Rom 3:19-31 - -- From all this Paul infers that it is in vain to look for justification by the works of the law, and that it is to be had only by faith, which is the...

Barclay: Rom 3:27-31 - --Paul deals with three points here. (i) If the way to God is the way of faith and of acceptance, then all boasting in human achievement is gone. Ther...

Constable: Rom 3:21--6:1 - --III. THE IMPUTATION OF GOD'S RIGHTEOUSNESS 3:21--5:21 In beginning the next section of his argument Paul returne...

Constable: Rom 3:27-31 - --B. The defense of justification by faith alone 3:27-31 Having shown what justification is Paul went on to reaffirm that it is available only by faith....

College: Rom 3:1-31 - --F. SUCH EQUAL TREATMENT OF JEWS AND GENTILES DOES NOT NULLIFY BUT RATHER MAGNIFIES GOD'S RIGHTEOUSNESS (3:1-8) This paragraph answers anticipated mi...

McGarvey: Rom 3:29 - --Or is God the God of Jews only? is he not the God of Gentiles also? Yea, of Gentiles also :

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Introduction / Outline

Robertson: Romans (Book Introduction) The Epistle to the Romans Spring of a.d. 57 By Way of Introduction Integrity of the Epistle The genuineness of the Epistle is so generally adm...

JFB: Romans (Book Introduction) THE GENUINENESS of the Epistle to the Romans has never been questioned. It has the unbroken testimony of all antiquity, up to CLEMENT OF ROME, the apo...

JFB: Romans (Outline) INTRODUCTION. (Rom. 1:1-17) THE JEW UNDER LIKE CONDEMNATION WITH THE GENTILE. (Rom. 2:1-29) JEWISH OBJECTIONS ANSWERED. (Rom 3:1-8) THAT THE JEW IS S...

TSK: Romans (Book Introduction) The Epistle to the Romans is " a writing," says Dr. Macknight, " which, for sublimity and truth of sentiment, for brevity and strength of expression,...

TSK: Romans 3 (Chapter Introduction) Overview Rom 3:1, The Jews’ prerogative; Rom 3:3, which they have not lost; Rom 3:9, howbeit the law convinces them also of sin; Rom 3:20, there...

Poole: Romans 3 (Chapter Introduction) CHAPTER 3

MHCC: Romans (Book Introduction) The scope or design of the apostle in writing to the Romans appears to have been, to answer the unbelieving, and to teach the believing Jew; to confir...

MHCC: Romans 3 (Chapter Introduction) (Rom 3:1-8) Objections answered. (Rom 3:9-18) All mankind are sinners. (Rom 3:19, Rom 3:20) Both Jews and Gentiles cannot be justified by their own ...

Matthew Henry: Romans (Book Introduction) An Exposition, with Practical Observations, of The Epistle of St. Paul to the Romans If we may compare scripture with scripture, and take the opinion ...

Matthew Henry: Romans 3 (Chapter Introduction) The apostle, in this chapter, carries on his discourse concerning justification. He had already proved the guilt both of Gentiles and Jews. Now in ...

Barclay: Romans (Book Introduction) A GENERAL INTRODUCTION TO THE LETTERS OF PAUL The Letters Of Paul There is no more interesting body of documents in the New Testament than the letter...

Barclay: Romans 3 (Chapter Introduction) God's Fidelity And Man's Infidelity (Rom_3:1-8) The Christless World (Rom_3:9-18) The Only Way To Be Right With God (Rom_3:19-26) The End Of The W...

Constable: Romans (Book Introduction) Introduction Historical Background Throughout the history of the church, from postapos...

Constable: Romans (Outline) Outline I. Introduction 1:1-17 A. Salutation 1:1-7 1. The writer 1:1 ...

Constable: Romans Romans Bibliography Alford, Henry. The Greek Testament. 4 vols. New ed. Cambridge: Rivingtons, 1881. ...

Haydock: Romans (Book Introduction) THE EPISTLE OF ST. PAUL, THE APOSTLE, TO THE ROMANS. INTRODUCTION. After the Gospels, which contain the history of Christ, and the Acts of...

Gill: Romans (Book Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO ROMANS Though this epistle is in order placed the first of the epistles, yet it was not first written: there were several epistles ...

Gill: Romans 3 (Chapter Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO ROMANS 3 In this chapter are an answer to several objections which follow one upon another, relating to what the apostle had said c...

College: Romans (Book Introduction) INTRODUCTION I. ROMANS: ITS INFLUENCE AND IMPORTANCE God's Word is a lamp to our feet and a light for our path (Ps 119:105), and no part of it shine...

College: Romans (Outline) VIII. OUTLINE PROLOGUE - 1:1-17 I. EPISTOLARY GREETING - 1:1-7 A. The Author Introduces Himself - 1:1 1. A Slave of Christ Jesus 2. Call...

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