Romans 13:14 But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires. Too many of us "set ourselves up to sin". Wesley's Notes for Romans 13:14. But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ — A strong and beautiful expression for the most intimate union with him, and the being clothed with all the graces which were in him; including the receiving, in faith and love, every part of his doctrine; obeying his precepts, imitating his example, and adorning ourselves therewith as with a splendid robe, not to be put off; because it is the garb intended for that eternal day, which is never to be followed by night. Judgment should be left to God rather than taken into our own hands. We do not find in the New Testament any commands addressed to magistrates with regard to the suppression of heresies or the support of the truth; nor, on the other hand, do we meet with any directions to the church to interfere with matters pertaining to the civil government, Romans 13:3-6. Read Romans 13 commentary using Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Complete). Remarks: (1) How gloriously adapted is Christianity for human society in all conditions! As long as we carry about us our flesh, we cannot cast away every care for it; for though our conversation is in heaven, we yet sojourn on earth. This those are guilty of, who are always indulging in delights and voluptuousness. Romans 13 Resources. In Galatians 3:27 the putting on of Christ is represented as a finished fact (in principle), but here the exhortation is to a continuous duty. 19:18; Romans 13:14 In contexts like this, the Greek word for flesh (sarx) refers to the sinful state of human beings, often presented as a power in opposition to the Spirit. Let him be buckled on to your body and soul as all armour. There are three good lessons taught us in this chapter, where the apostle enlarges more upon his precepts than he had done in the foregoing chapter, finding them more needful to be fully pressed. 936 pages. 1 We who are strong ought to put up with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves; a 2 let each of us please our neighbor for the good, for building up. Ἐνδύσασθε τ. κύρ. 1-12). 11 Dec. 2020 . Wickedness, sin, death, blood — this week’s selection from Ezekiel 33 can be a difficult and jarring read for those of us not overly familiar with the book of Ezekiel and its sometimes bizarre judgment speeches. 13, 14. 24:42-44), “Therefore be on the alert, for you do not know which day your Lord is coming. This metaphor is commonly used in Scripture with respect to what tends to adorn or to deform man; both of which may be seen in his clothing: for a filthy and torn garment dishonors a man; but what is becoming and clean recommends him. Their words are like poison that can destroy other people’s happiness and character. This is the specifically Christian nature of the εὐσχημόνως περιπ. Romans 13, Coffman Commentaries on the Bible, One of over 110 Bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the Church of Christ, presents a verse level look at the Bible. Sadly, "making provision for the flesh, to fulfill it"s lusts", just happens to be the chief aim of many people in our society. The Holy Spirit seals every believer so that we are kept for the day of redemption (Eph. . Romans 13:14: Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the flesh.In contexts like this, the Greek word for "flesh" ("sarx" ) refers to the sinful state of human beings, often presented as a power in opposition to the Spirit. People make "forethought" for the flesh, when they allow their minds to wander and dwell on sinful thoughts. 14.But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, etc. However dedicating is not all that is necessary. patronus, a patron, a defender of a lower person. 'Make no provision for the flesh.' There are two views of this passage. , emphasises the contrast between the true Christian life and that which has just been described. Romans 11:25-36 The People of Israel Will be Brought Back. 5:16; 1 Pet. 3:27; [Job 29:14; Ps. [Note: Bruce, p229.]. Put him on as your righteousness, as pardoning your sin and ruling your life. 2 j God has not rejected his people whom he k foreknew. First Reading. When to awake; Now; and to awake out of the sleep of carnal security, sloth, and negligence; out of the sleep of spiritual death, and out of the sleep of spiritual deadness. Hodge's Commentary on Romans, Ephesians and First Corintians. (Witham) --- The apostle does not forbid all care of the body, since he himself says in the epistle to the Ephesians, v. "No one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it." Romans 12 Romans 14 ... Advance your knowledge of Scripture with this resource library of over 40 reference books, including commentaries and Study Bible notes. It is a strong and beautiful expression for the most intimate union with him, and being clothed with all the graces which were in him. So invest and identify yourselves with the spirit of Christ as to reproduce it in your outward walk and conduct. ‘But put you on the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not make provision for the flesh, to (fulfil) its lusts.’. Ἰ. But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ. Chapter13deals with living in the world as a Christian. Reading Romans with rhetorical perception results in illuminating and sometimes surprising conclusions. This is the ... W H Griffith Thomas in his chapter entitled THE FULNESS OF LIFE-HOW IT COMES expounds on Romans … (Estius) --- Put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, that is, enter into his sentiments, imitate his virtues, and indulge not the flesh in its inordinate desires. Romans 13:14 But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to {fulfil} the lusts {thereof}. God’s judgment has several forms. While its holy and benign principles secure the ultimate abolition of all iniquitous government, the reverence which it teaches for magistracy, under whatever form, as a divine institution, secures the loyalty and peaceableness of its disciples amid all the turbulence and distractions of civil society, and makes it the highest interest of all States to welcome it within their pale, as in this, as well as every other sense, 'the salt of the earth, the light of the world.'. When rulers become a terror to the good, and a praise to them that do evil, they may still be tolerated and obeyed, not however, of right, but because the remedy may be worse than the disease, Romans 13:3, Romans 13:4. All Christian duty is included in putting on the Lord Jesus; in being like him, having that similarity of temper and conduct which results from being intimately united to him by the Holy Spirit, Romans 13:14. Read Introduction to Romans 14 But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to fulfill its lusts. (1-2) Receiving the weaker brother. We must not judge each other; for all judgment belongs to God, Romans 14:10-13. 11 I ask, then, h has God rejected his people? The discharge of all the social and civil duties of life is to the Christian a matter of religious obligation, Romans 13:5-7. Flesh—In so pure an attire as Christ, be infinitely removed from all the lusts of the fallen nature. Where unfaithfulness on the part of the government exists, or where the form of it is incompatible with the design of its institution, the governed must have a right to remedy the evil. Having in view the contrast with the flesh, it is to be led by the Spirit and to walk step by step with the Spirit, for it is the Spirit Who will make Christ real in and through them (compare Romans 8:1-16). to . I magnify—"glorify" mine office—The clause beginning with "inasmuch" should be read as a parenthesis. Hanging around with the wrong friends, is making "forethought" for the flesh. 13 Therefore let us not judge one another anymore, but rather resolve this, not to put a stumbling block or a cause to fall in our brother’s way. In favor of this may be urged, the emphatic position of ‘flesh’ in the original; its usual sense in this Epistle, and the contrast with putting on Christ Jesus. "A literary parallel to this use of "put on" is quoted from Dionysius of Halicarnassus, We make ourselves part of Christ in baptism (, Here the thought is that we ourselves are to take the weapons (principles?) Therefore let us stop judging one another. of Christ and make them part of our fighting-gear. Paul's host in Corinth, Gaius, is mentioned in verse 23 along with Erastus and Quartus, about whom not much is known. They are to let Christ dwell in their hearts by faith (Ephesians 3,17), as they live by faith in the Son of God Who loved them and gave Himself for them (Galatians 2:20). We should not do any thing by which a weak brother may be stumbled or grieved; lest we destroy him for whom Christ died, Romans 1… Make not provision for the flesh.—Take no thought for the flesh, so as to supply a stimulus to its lusts. Did genuine Christian love prevail, it would secure the right discharge, not only of the duties of rulers towards their subjects, and of subjects towards their rulers, but of all the relative social duties of life; for he that loveth another fulfilleth the law, Romans 13:7, Romans 13:8. How far the rightful authority of rulers extends, the precise point at which the obligation to obedience ceases, must often be a difficult question; and each case must be decided on its own merits. 5. Paul puts “Lord” first in this threefold title, placing emphasis on the Lordship of Christ. God has ordained civil government for the promotion of the welfare of men as members of the same civil society; and parental government, and the instruction and discipline of the church, for their moral and religious improvement. Romans 14:13 Commentaries: Therefore let us not judge one another anymore, but rather determine this-- not to put an obstacle or a stumbling block in a brother's way. Considering the time; a busy time; a perilous time. Often, we become our own worst enemy. To put on, is a metaphor used in the Scripture; as when it is said, put on the new man, &c. And make not provision for the flesh in its concupiscenses. We make ourselves part of Christ in baptism (Galatians 3:27). Romans 13:14, ESV: "But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires." (1 Corinthians 15:33), 3. He addressed mature believers in this … He had shown that we are justified gratuitously, that is, by faith in jesus christ, without the works of the law. That is, let it not be your care to gratify the flesh. Romans 13:14. by Grant | Apr 7, 2014 | Romans | 0 comments. Footnotes. In things indifferent, Christians should not condemn each other, Romans 14:1. Global Publisher Services. If the Christian is not to seek personal vengeance, it does not take away the government’s authority to punish wrongdoers. Put him on as your Redeemer and ultimate Glorifier. In the first part of Romans 13, Paul addresses what those in the Christian community owe the civil authorities. 1:13-14; 4:30). Encounter afresh this majestic letter with Sherwood's insightful commentary. What extent of ground this exception covers, ever has been, and probably will ever remain a matter of dispute. To justify the interference of the civil government, therefore, in any given case, with these important subjects, an exception must be made out. He orders them to cast off the works of darkness, and put on the armor. "make not provision for the flesh"-"Let us be Christ"s men from head to foot, and give no chances to the flesh to have its fling." ... 13:14 "put on the Lord Jesus Christ" This metaphor relates to the royal robe of King Jesus now placed on the shoulders of believers (positional sanctification). 13 Therefore “Therefore” calls attention to the subject of the strong believer in liberty judging weak believers (vv. Receive one who is weak in the faith, but not to disputes over doubtful things.For one believes he may eat all things, but he who is weak eats only vegetables.. a. 14 But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, ... Dunn, James D. G., Word Biblical Commentary: Romans 9-16, Vol. Four things are here taught, as a Christian's directory for his day's work. They are to lay claim to the fact that Christ is in them the hope of glory (Colossians 1:27). But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, i.e. As the word is constantly used by Paul for whatever is corrupt, and in the preceding verse the sins of envy and contention are specially mentioned, it may be understood more generally, ‘Do not indulge the desires of your corrupt nature.'. ISBN-13. It is then to be suppressed, not as a religion, but as a public nuisance. Romans 10:1-4 Israel Needs The Gospel. They are to ‘put on the LORD Jesus Christ’ Himself. By flesh, in this passage, is perhaps generally understood the body; so that the prohibition is confined to the vicious indulgence of the sensual appetites. 13-23). ; let him be invested upon you as a dress instead of wanton attire. Particularly with respect to different kinds of food, Romans 14:2-4. The new birth (. This emphasis on love as the basic motive of the Christian life is also seen in Rom. (Phi), 1. The position of the word ‘not’ in the original favors this view, but it is otherwise objectionable. Romans 13:14 Let us behave properly as in the day, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual promiscuity and sensuality, not in strife and jealousy. Romans 12:1-8 Christ Brings New Life . People tell lies. Subject to the governing authorities: The connection between Romans 12 and Romans 13is clear. 4. Rom 13:14 - Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the flesh. And make no provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof. пояснение к 7:5. Patience and Self-Denial. 3. Matthew Henry :: Commentary on Romans 13 ← Back to Matthew Henry's Bio & Resources . (2 Timothy 3:4). Updated: Fri, 04/24/2020 - 06:47 By admin. is only the beginning of our new life in Christ, and we learn and apply the teaching of Christ to the totality of all we do. 132:9; Luke 24:49; Eph. Every time we perform an ethical act of this kind we put on the Lord Jesus Christ more fully. This means we can no longer be a slave to our sinful nature. And make not provision for the flesh — To raise foolish and sinful desires in your hearts, or, when they are raised already, to devise means to gratify them. Too often, we do make "forethought" for the lusts of the flesh. They are to ‘put on His righteousness’ by faith, allowing that righteousness to permeate through them (Romans 3:24-28). 14.Put ye on’ Christ—Let him be buckled on to your body and soul as all armour, Romans 13:12; let him be invested upon you as a dress instead of wanton attire, Romans 13:13. Romans 13:14. There must also be a deliberate turning away from desires to indulge the flesh (cf. In this brief but extremely rich passage, Paul tells us that as Christians we are all “morning people.” The time is just before dawn, the sky is brightening, the alarm is ringing, day is at hand. ', And make no provision for the flesh, to fulfill the lusts thereof. Romans 13 Bible Commentary. it is the will of God that it should exist, and be respected and obeyed, Romans 13:2. There are cases, therefore, in which disobedience is a duty. Paul had now finished his exhibition of the plan of salvation. Commentary on Matthew 18:15-20. Contents . (Commentary on Romans) May...fill means literally to fill "to the brim" (a net, Mt 13:48, a building, Jn 12:3, Acts 2:2, a city, Acts 5:28, needs Phil 4:19-note). Paul uses Psalms 5:9; 10:7 and 140:3. Make no provision for the flesh, to fulfil. lusts. 2 Cor. . Romans 13:14, NIV: "Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the flesh." (Ephesians 4:27). £61.99 Romans: A Commentary (Hermeneia) Robert Jewett. Sadly, "making provision for the flesh, to fulfill it"s lusts", just happens to be the chief aim of many people in... 2. 5. Hardcover. For i I myself am an Israelite, a descendant of Abraham, 1 a member of the tribe of Benjamin. It has thus, without rebellion or violent convulsions, curbed the exercise of despotic power, and wrought the abolition of slavery throughout the greater part of Christendom, Romans 13:1-14. 7. ... for whom He died (cf. Some scholars see it as an allusion to baptismal clothing. No one doubts that the precept, "Children, obey your parents in all things," is a command to obey them in the exercise of their rightful parental authority, and imposes no obligation to implicit and passive obedience. "Put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfill the lusts thereof. Bible Gateway Recommends. (412) On this account he says also in another place, that we put on Christ in baptism. It must be shown that an opinion or a religion is not only false, but that its prevalence is incompatible with the rights of those members of the community who are not embraced within its communion, before the civil authority can be authorized to interfere for its suppression. That they might not mistake his meaning concerning the decent clothing which he exhorts them to walk in, he immediately explains himself by the use of a common form of speech, and says, still following his metaphor, Put on the Lord Jesus Christ - receive his doctrine, copy his example, and seek the things which belong to another life; for the Gentiles thought of little else than making provision for the flesh or body, to gratify its animal desires and propensities. 4.6 out of 5 stars 11. Romans 14:13. 13:11-14 Four things are here taught, as a Christian's directory for his day's work. Read Introduction to Romans . Cross references: Romans 13:14: Gal. But the expression is figurative, signifying the idea: Unite yourselves in the closest fellowship of life with Christ, so that you may wholly present the mind and life of Christ in your conduct. Language: English. Suppressed, not of hermeneutics chapter13deals with living in the present in light the. 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