Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on Romans 1:6

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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · 19th-century historical commentary
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Among whom are ye also--that is, along with others; for the apostle ascribes nothing special to the Church of Rome (compare Co1 14:36) [BENGEL]. the called--(See on Rom 8:30). of Christ Jesus--that is, either called "by Him" (Joh 5:25), or the called "belonging to Him"; "Christ's called ones." Perhaps this latter sense is best supported, but one hardly knows which to prefer.

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