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Romans 5:7

Romans 5:7
For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

For scarcely for a righteous man will one die,.... The design of this, and the following verse, is to show that Christ's…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

For scarcely ... - The design of this verse and the following is, to illustrate the great love of God by comparing it…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

For scarcely for a righteous man will one die - The Jews divide men, as to their moral character, into four…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Romans 5:6-21

The apostle here describes the fountain and foundation of justification, laid in the death of the Lord Jesus. The…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

For, &c. The connexion is somewhat thus: "He died for the godless: a proof of unequalled love; for hardly will you find…