9What then? are we better than they? No, in no wise: for we have before proved both Jews and Gentiles, that they are all under sin;
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But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe.
What then? shall we sin, because we are not under the law, but under grace? God forbid.
Which say, Stand by thyself, come not near to me; for I am holier than thou. These are a smoke in my nose, a fire that burneth all the day.
Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference: …
For God hath concluded them all in unbelief, that he might have mercy upon all.
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Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 1-18)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; but divine truths must be cleared from cavil. Object . 1. If Jew and Gentile stand so much upon the same level before God, what advantage then hath the Jew ? Hath not God often spoken with a great deal…
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