The barbarous heathen sacrificed their children to their idol-gods, not living, but slain sacrifices: but God will have mercy, and not such sacrifice, though life is forfeited to him. We must take heed of this, and labour after that knowledge which tends to sobriety, to the rectifying of the heart and the reforming of the life. Complete Concise Chapter Contents. There were in the primitive church extraordinary gifts of tongues, of discerning, of healing; but he speaks here of those that are ordinary. It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, that our souls are held in life; and the greatest mercy of all is that Christ hath made not his body only, but his soul, an offering for sin, that he gave himself for us and gives himself to us. This is to insinuate the exhortation, that it might come with the more pleasing power. Romans 12:3. [1.] Having then gifts. There is all the reason in the world for it, and no good reason can possibly be produced against it. Have it to thyself; and do not make it a ruling rule to others, remembering that thou hast but thy proportion." (8-10) To temperance and sobriety. Sacrifice is here taken for whatsoever is by God’s own appointment dedicated to himself; see 1 Pt. Let him be frequent and constant, and diligent in it; let him abide in that which is his proper work, and be in it as his element. Amplified® More particularly, there is a love owing to our friends, and to our enemies. II. Chapter 13. 6:20), to engage our bodies in the duties of immediate worship, and in a diligent attendance to our particular callings, and be willing to suffer for God with our bodies, when we are called to it. It is to approve things that are excellent (Phil. T H E R O M A N S. I F we may compare scripture with scripture, and take the opinion of some devout and pious persons, in the Old Testament David's Psalms, and in the New Testament Paul's Epistles, are stars of the first magnitude, that differ from the other stars in glory. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. Conversion and sanctification are the renewing of the mind, a change not of the substance, but of the qualities of the soul. (4.) Ecclesiastes 7:15-18 If a man hath diakonian—the office of a deacon, or assistant to the pastor and teacher, let him use that office well-a churchwarden (suppose), an elder, or an overseer of the poor; and perhaps there were more put into these offices, and there was more solemnity in them, and a greater stress of care and business lay upon them in the primitive churches, than we are now well aware of. "Strive which of you shall be most forward to pay respect to those to whom it is due, and to perform all Christian offices of love (which are all included in the word honour) to your brethren, as there is occasion. A central premise in education and childrearing is instilling self-esteem in our youth, supposedly to give them confidence and motivation to succeed in life. Commentary on Romans 4:13-22 (Read Romans 4:13-22) The promise was made to Abraham long before the law. What is the great effect of this renewing, which we must labour after: That you may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect will of God. Observe, The measure of spiritual gifts he calls the measure of faith, for this is the radical grace. 16:23 ), and he was a Corinthian, not the same with Gaius of Derbe, mentioned Acts 20:4 . Man consists of body and soul, Gen. 2:7; Eccl. Believers lie not in the world as a confused disorderly heap, but are organized and knit together, as they are united to one common head, and actuated and animated by one common Spirit. This is not wrong of and by itself. [3.] Now this must be done with cheerfulness. Thus also God is served, not only by working for him when he calls us to work, but by sitting still quietly when he calls us to suffer. Bible > Matthew Henry's Commentary > Romans 12 Romans 12 Matthew Henry's Commentary. (Romans 3:19, Romans 3:20) Both Jews and Gentiles cannot be justified by their own deeds. The foundation of Christian practice must be laid in Christian knowledge and faith. The presenting of the body to God implies not only the avoiding of the sins that are committed with or against the body, but the using of the body as a servant of the soul in the service of God. (2.) It is to yield the members of our bodies as instruments of righteousness, ch. Matthew Henry People's Commentary (NT) Robertson's Word Pictures (NT) Scofield: Definitions: Interlinear: Library: Topical Studies: X-References: Commentaries: Matthew Henry. The apostle exhorts us to set our hearts upon heaven and take them off from this world, Col. 3:1-4. This is not meant either as a put down in any way, or that one is better than another. We must first give our own selves unto the Lord, 2 Co. 8:5. All the saints make up one body in Christ, who is the Head of the body, and the common Centre of their unity. Chapter 5. According to the grace, charismata kata teµn charin. Chapter 3. 11:19; 36:26, 27. 1:1. Paul is saying, "In lowliness of mind, be content where you are, because obviously God has put you there for a reason. Faith cometh by hearing. It is a believing prospect of the joy set before us that bears up the spirit under all outward pressure. 5:20. Instead of contending for superiority, let us be forward to give to others the pre-eminence. 11), the transferring of what the Jews forfeited and lost by their unbelief unto us Gentiles (Eph. A living sacrifice, that is, inspired with the spiritual life of the soul. He had been discoursing at large of justification by faith, and of the riches of free grace, and the pledges and assurances we have of the glory that is to be revealed. Romans 3 Matthew Henry's Commentary. It is an abridgment of the Christian directory, an excellent collection of rules for the right ordering of the conversation, as becomes the gospel. It properly denotes the love of parents to their children, which, as it is the most tender, so it is the most natural, of any, unforced, unconstrained; such must our love be to one another, and such it will be where there is a new nature and the law of love is written in the heart. 2:2); that is, we must not follow a multitude to do evil, Ex. Some think the evangelical law is here called good, in distinction from the ceremonial law, which consisted of statutes that were not good, Eze. This is explained, Phil. 12:7. Matthew Henry :: Commentary on Romans 3 ← Back to Matthew Henry's Bio & Resources. Matthew Henry Complete Commentary on the Whole Bible. Resources » Matthew Henry's Commentary » Romans » Chapter 13 » Verses 7–10. Compare 1 Co. 12:4; 1 Tim. The apostle, having at large cleared and confirmed the prime fundamental doctrines of Christianity, comes in the next place to press the principal duties. 5:4. I. When we are thinking of ourselves, we must remember to think not how we attained, as though our might and the power of our hand had gotten us these gifts; but think how kind God hath been to us, for it is he that gives us power to do any thing that is good, and in him is all our sufficiency. Of justice : Render therefore to all their dues, especially to magistrates, for this refers to what goes before; and likewise to all with whom we have to do. [2.] We must not conform to the things of the world; they are mutable, and the fashion of them is passing away. It disposes the soul to receive and entertain the revelations of the divine will. It is ushered in with a solemn preface: I say, through the grace given unto me: the grace f wisdom, by which he understood the necessity and excellency of this duty; the grace of apostleship, by which he had authority to press and enjoin it. Study the bible online using commentary on Romans 3 and more! We may observe here, according to the scheme mentioned in the contents, the apostle’s exhortations. Teµn logikeµn latreian hymoµn—your service according to the word; so it may be read. Now in this chapter, I. (2.) What advantage then hath the Jew? This daily newsletter provides a starting point for personal study, and gives valuable insight into the verses that make up the Word of God. An affectionate obtestation, and which should melt us into a compliance: dia toµn oiktirmoµn tou Theou. 2:5. AN. It is not so necessary that the prophesying be according to the proportion of art, the rules of logic and rhetoric; but it is necessary that it be according to the proportion of faith: for it is the word of faith that we preach. 4:24), under the influences of the Holy Spirit. But, besides this, there must be that real holiness which consists in an entire rectitude of heart and life, by which we are conformed in both to the nature and will of God: even our bodies must not be made the instruments of sin and uncleanness, but set apart for God, and put to holy uses, as the vessels of the tabernacle were holy, being devoted to God’s service. We mistake our religion if we look upon it only as a system of notions and a guide to speculation. Now those that preach the word must do it according to the proportion of faith—kata teµn analogian teµs pisteoµs, that is, [1.] I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, Complete Commentary on the Whole Bible by Matthew Henry [1706]. 4:15, 16, where it is explained by two words, en toutois isthi, and epimene autois, be in these things and continue in them. We must take heed of having too great an opinion of ourselves, or putting too high a valuation upon our own judgments, abilities, persons, performances. If we have been given the job to exhort, then we should exhort. First, let him that teacheth wait on teaching. [1.] The work of the Old-Testament prophets was not only to foretel future things, but to warn the people concerning sin and duty, and to be their remembrancers concerning that which they knew before. Because God deals out his gifts in a certain measure: According to the measure of faith. So, whatever we are to do, do it! But it seems to be meant of some particular church-officers, whose work it was to take care of the sick and strangers; and those were generally widows that were in this matter servants to the church-deaconesses (1 Tim. Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole Bible. Let them do it en aploteµti—liberally and faithfully; not converting what they receive to their own use, nor distributing it with any sinister design, or with respect of person: not froward and peevish with the poor, nor seeking pretences to put them by; but with all sincerity and integrity, having no other intention in it than to glorify God and do good. It is the same with making a new heart and a new spirit-new dispositions and inclinations, new sympathies and antipathies; the understanding enlightened, the conscience softened, the thoughts rectified; the will bowed to the will of God, and the affections made spiritual and heavenly: so that the man is not what he was-old things are passed away, all things are become new; he acts from new principles, by new rules, with new designs. 17:2), when he put on a heavenly glory, which made his face to shine like the sun; and the same word is used 2 Co. 3:18, where we are said to be changed into the same image from glory to glory. It signifies both fervency and perseverance in prayer. 6:13. The excellency and usefulness of the law asserted and proved from the apostle's own experience, notwithstanding, Romans 7:7-14. (Romans 3:1-8) Objections answered. Rejoicing in hope. Thus must the body be presented to God. Study the bible online using commentary on Romans and more! 55:3. The Berean: Daily Verse and Comment Sign up for the Berean: Daily Verse and Comment, and have Biblical truth delivered to your inbox. Wherefore do we present ourselves to him, but that we may serve him? Prophecy. But this seems to be meant of the business of serving the Lord, our Father’s business, Lu. It is good (Mic. Compare Acts 26:22; Gal. 4:23. This daily newsletter provides a starting point for personal study, and gives valuable insight into the verses that make up the Word of God. He specifies both. A Christian makes his body a sacrifice to God, though he does not give it to be burned. See this illustrated at large, 1 Co. 12:14, etc. Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. Not slothful in business. As to the manner of our prophesying, it must be according to the proportion of the grace of faith. In civil things, the light of nature and the custom of nations are intended for our guidance; and the rule of the gospel in those cases is a rule of direction, not a rule of contrariety. Resources » Matthew Henry's Commentary » Colossians » Chapter 3. And there is no other way to heaven but the way of holiness and obedience. God must be served with the spirit (ch. It must be a free-will offering. Verses 1–32. This is here pressed as the spring of all duty and obedience, v. 1, 2. Magistrates, ministers, people, in a Christian commonwealth, have their several offices, and must not intrude one upon another, nor clash in the discharge of their several offices. James 4:5-6. 18:1; 1 Th. 1:18. We must not exercise ourselves in things too high for us (Ps. Preaching refers to the eternal condition of the children of men, points directly at a future state. If it is our job to minister and serve others, serve—but do not take another's job to prophesy. Though he was a great apostle, yet he calls the meanest Christians brethren, a term of affection and concern. This is the will of God in general, even our sanctification, that will which we pray may be done by us as it is done by the angels; especially his will as it is revealed in the New Testament, where he hath in these last days spoken to us by his Son. Toµ kairoµ douleuontes (so some copies read it), serving the time, that is, improving your opportunities and making the best of them, complying with the present seasons of grace. But the saints have it by measure; see Eph. "Lay your souls under the changing transforming influences of the blessed Spirit; seek unto God for grace in the use of all the means of grace." These and the like are the fruits of a sober opinion of ourselves. Those in His true church have the faith of Jesus. 2. 3:16, 17. 4:16): As we have many members in one body, etc., v. 4, 5. (1.) God is worshipped and honoured by our hope and trust in him, especially when we rejoice in that hope, take a complacency in that confidence, which argues a great assurance of the reality and a great esteem of the excellency of the good hoped for. The duty pressed-to present our bodies a living sacrifice, alluding to the sacrifices under the law, which were presented or set before God at the altar, ready to be offered to him. Christ, who was once offered to bear the sins of many, is the only sacrifice of atonement; but our persons and performances, tendered to God through Christ our priest, are as sacrifices of acknowledgment to the honour of God. Titus 2:12 EXPOSITION, W I T H P R A C T I C A L O B S E R V A T I O N S, OF THE EPISTLE OF ST. PAUL TO. It is good in itself. 2:8; 2 Tim. The great end we should all labour after is to be accepted of the Lord (2 Co. 5:9), to have him well-pleased with our persons and performances. We receive from him every day the fruits of his mercy, particularly mercy to our bodies: he made them, he maintains them, he bought them, he has put a great dignity upon them. See what over 150,000 subscribers are already receiving each day. This is pressed (v. 2): "Be you transformed by the renewing of your mind; see to it that there be a saving change wrought in you, and that it be carried on." The duties are drawn from the privileges, by way of inference. And we must remember the proportion of faith-that, though all men have not faith, yet a great many have besides ourselves; and therefore we must allow others to have a share of knowledge and ability to instruct, as well as we, even those that in less things differ from us. NASB E-Prime Paul tells us to think soberly, logically, seriously, that as God has dealt to each a measure of faith, that we in faith can consider our place in the church and deal with it. If, by agreement between the ministers of a congregation, this work be divided, either constantly or interchangeably, so that one teaches and the other exhorts (that is, in our modern dialect, one expounds and the other preaches), let each do his work according to the proportion of faith. Romans 12:2. What have we that we have not received? Pastors and teachers are the same office (Eph. First, The will of God is good, and acceptable, and perfect; three excellent properties of a law. He that teacheth, let him be in his teaching; so some supply it, Ho didaskoµn, en teµ didaskalia. Celebrating Birthdays. He commendeth to the Romans Phebe, a servant of the church at Cenchrea , which was a place belonging to Corinth. We must not conform to the men of the world, of that world which lies in wickedness, not walk according to the course of this world (Eph. It is Christ living in the soul by faith that makes the body a living sacrifice, Gal. Truths that are more dark must be examined by those that are more clear; and then entertained when they are found to agree and comport with the analogy of faith; for it is certain one truth can never contradict another. Do not conform either to the lusts of the flesh or the lusts of the eye. 2:49. This latter attitude produces peace, cooperation, and unity. "Hast thou faith? 6:8); it is exactly consonant to the eternal reason of good and evil. Some hints of this we have here (v. 11, 12), Serving the Lord. Chapter 12 . (3.) However, most of its usages are negative, as the antonym of "humility." Now this chapter will give us to understand what godliness, sobriety, and righteousness, are though somewhat intermixed. Basic Doctrines: Repentance. We are not only members of Christ, but we are members one of another, v. 5. Each member hath its place and office, for the good and benefit of the whole, and of every other member. It must be gospel worship, spiritual worship. 2. Repentance means changing one's whole life! Though the new man be created of God, yet we must put it on (Eph. Meµ syscheµmatizesthe—Do not fashion yourselves according to the world. He uses entreaty; this is the gospel way: As though God did beseech you by us, 2 Co. 5:20. There are some staple-truths, as I may call them, some prima axiomata—first axioms, plainly and uniformly taught in the scripture, which are the touchstone of preaching, by which (though we must not despise prophesying) we must prove all things, and then hold fast that which is good, 1 Th. Particular believers are members of this body, constituent parts, which speak them less than the whole, and in relation to the whole, deriving life and spirits from the head. Though bodily exercise alone profits little, yet in its place it is a proof and product of the dedication of our souls to God. It was an excellent thing for Moses to have his face shine and not know it. All the saints make up one body in Christ, who is the head of the body, and the common centre of their unity. Let us render ourselves as an acknowledgment of all these favours-all we are, all we have, all we can do; and, after all, it is but very poor returns for very rich receivings: and yet, because it is what we have, Secondly, It is acceptable to God. The immediate design is different, though the ultimate tendency of all is the same. A.F.V 2:3, Let each esteem other better than themselves. It should seem, he means those that were assistants to the pastors in exercising church-discipline, as their eyes, and hands, and mouth, in the government of the church, or those ministers that in the congregation did chiefly undertake and apply themselves to this ruling work; for we find those ruling that laboured in the word and doctrine, 1 Tim. Faithfulness, therefore, is a gift of God produced through the Holy Spirit. He that showeth mercy with cheerfulness. Those must take a great deal of pains that will approve themselves faithful in the discharge of this trust, and not let slip any opportunity that may facilitate and advance that work. It is acceptable, it is pleasing to God; that and that only is so which is prescribed by him. The one requires a clearer head, the other a warmer heart. We stand in relation one to another; we are engaged to do all the good we can one to another, and to act in conjunction for the common benefit. 5:20, 21. To our friends. Metamorphousthe—Be you metamorphosed. That service only is acceptable to God which is according to the written word. Pride, Contention, and Unity. By the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. Commentary on Romans 3:27-31 (Read Romans 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. It is the summary of what he had said before, Romans 10:14. Read Romans 3 commentary using Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Complete). Another may not be as well-equipped to do a particular job because He has given other gifts for him to fulfill his function. Matthew Henry's Commentary – Chapter 3 . 2:20. The beginning, progress, and strength of faith, are by hearing. Romans 12:1. There is the business of the world, that of our particular calling, in which we must not be slothful, 1 Th. Now faith, and other spiritual gifts with it, are dealt by measure, according as Infinite Wisdom sees meet for us. Paul explains the repentance, conversion, and salvation process by contrasting two terms. It is not just our faith in Him, but His faith placed in us. The only way to attain his favour as the end is to conform to his will as the rule. Pride includes a degree of haughtiness, a measure of contempt for others. 1 Corinthians 4:6-7 The Word of God, on the other hand, teaches us: Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself (Philippians 2:3). Thirdly, That those are best able to prove what is the good, and acceptable, and perfect will of God, who are transformed by the renewing of their mind. He is so preoccupied with his self-proclaimed goodness that he never realizes that he has any sin from which he needs to be saved, and thus he will not be corrected. We cannot know it, we cannot practically work it out, except by a complete consecration unto God. It is good in itself. They are the temples of the Holy Ghost, 1 Co. 6:19. Other Forerunner Commentary entries containing Romans 12:3: Proverbs : This is our duty which immediately respects God. Current Book: Romans Select a chapter: Read Introduction. Whatever we do in religion it is pleasing to God no further than it is done with our spirits wrought upon by the Spirit of God. This is an argument most sweetly cogent. But, on the other hand, we should think soberly, that is, we must have a low and modest opinion of ourselves and our own abilities, our gifts and graces, according to what we have received from God, and not otherwise. Patient in tribulation. Chapter 3. First believe and then speak, Ps. We must first understand how we receive Christ Jesus the Lord, and then we shall know the better how to walk in him. Posted on November 26, 2020 by . Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary on the Bible Romans. ; 11:4; 1 Th. 6:18; Col. 4:2. II. (1.) See 1 Tim. We tend to think of ourselves in a certain way, a persona that we want to project to others. Some understand it of the sobriety which keeps us in our own place and station, from intruding into the gifts and offices of others. This is the work of the pastor, as the former of the teacher; to apply gospel truths and rules more closely to the case and condition of the people, and to press upon them that which is more practical. We may observe in this chapter, I. (3.) Come now, and let us reason together, Isa. It is God’s great condescension that he will vouchsafe to accept of any thing in us; and we can desire no more to make us happy; and, if the presenting of ourselves will but please him, we may easily conclude that we cannot bestow ourselves better. There were sacrifices of atonement and sacrifices of acknowledgment. if the little finger should receive as much nourishment as the leg, how unseemly and prejudicial would it be! Cor. (1.) And, if we have received it, why then do we boast? [2.] 3:1-8 The law could not save in or from sins, yet it gave the Jews advantages for obtaining salvation. Taken together, James 4:5-6, Proverbs 23:6-7, and Romans 12:3 indicate that what a person thinks of himself is clearly important to God. He that giveth, let him do it with simplicity. Teaching is the bare explaining and proving of gospel truths, without practical application, as in the expounding of the scripture. It is joined to the foregoing discourse by the word "therefore." Alive, that is, to God, v. 11. Now the reasons why we must have such a sober opinion of ourselves, our own abilities and attainments, are these:—. 14:21; and by ways of opposition—"The sacrifice was to be slain, but you may be sacrificed, and yet live on"—an unbloody sacrifice. Martin G. Collins Do a toe's work in faith! Matthew Henry :: Commentary on Romans 13 ← Back to Matthew Henry's Bio & Resources. 13:1-7 The grace of the gospel teaches us submission and quiet, where pride and the carnal mind only see causes for murmuring and discontent. From the method of the apostle’s writing in this, as in some other of the epistles (as from the management of the principal ministers of state in Christ’s kingdom) the stewards of the mysteries of God may take direction how to divide the word of truth: not to press duty abstracted from privilege, nor privilege abstracted from duty; but let both go together, with a complicated design, they will greatly promote and befriend each other. The faith through which we please God and receive salvation is God's gift (I Corinthians 12:4, 9). Christ, who had gifts without measure, was meek and lowly; and shall we, that are stinted, be proud and self-conceited? That is a reasonable service which we are able and ready to give a reason for, in which we understand ourselves. Concerning our duty which respects ourselves; this is sobriety. A person infected by this deadly quality so admires himself that he is unaware of his paucity of vastly more important qualities. 3:14, Let them learn, proistasthai—to go before in good works. To be religious is to serve God. If you do the job that God has given to you, you are fulfilling His will." He gives these diverse gifts so we can cooperate for the well-being of the body, not compete to its destruction. Now observe. 116:10; 2 Co. 4:13. Therefore what God hath joined together let no man put asunder. 23:4, 5), and in this wisdom is profitable to direct. In that is laid the foundation of all our mutual duty; and therefore the apostle mentions this first, which is the livery of Christ’s disciples, and the great law of our religion: Let love be without dissimulation; not in compliment and pretence, but in reality; not in word and tongue only, 1 Jn. Your bodies; not your beasts. We must remember that we are not the whole; we think above what is meet if we think so; we are but parts and members. And what can be sweeter on this side heaven than to love and be beloved? There is a high thought of ourselves which we may and must have to think ourselves too good to be the slaves of sin and drudges to this world. There is an act of reason in it; for it is the soul that presents the body. Darby It is the summary of what he had said before, Romans 10:14. Therefore we must not be puffed up with a conceit of our own attainments, because, whatever we have, as we received it, so we received it not for ourselves, but for the good of others. Romans 12:1 : Romans 12:3 >> Romans 12:1-21. The promise is (Jn. See what over 150,000 subscribers are already receiving each day. 5:17. Nay, even in things indifferent, and which are not in themselves sinful, we must so far not conform to the custom and way of the world as not to act by the world’s dictates as our chief rule, nor to aim at the world’s favours as our highest end. Both entail a recognition of self and sin and beating a hasty path to righteousness. Those legal offerings, as they had their power from Christ, so they had their period in Christ. It is not meant of the extraordinary gifts of foretelling things to come, but the ordinary office of preaching the word: so prophesying is taken, 1 Co. 14:1-3, etc. The body must be presented to him, v. 1. Patience for God’s sake, and with an eye to his will and glory, is true piety. And, having made it our business, we must not be slothful in it: not desire our own ease, and consult that, when it comes in competition with our duty. (11-14) Commentary on Romans 13:1-7 Serving tables, Acts 6:2. The privileges, by way of allusion-that which was dead of itself not. 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