12. For there is no difference--or "distinction"
between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord over all--that is, not
God (as CALVIN,
GROTIUS,
OLSHAUSEN,
HODGE), but Christ, as will
be seen, we think, by comparing
Ro 10:9, 12, 13
and observing the apostle's usual style on such subjects. (So
CHRYSOSTOM,
MELVILLE,
BENGEL,
MEYER,
DE WETTE,
FRITZSCHE,
THOLUCK,
STUART,
ALFORD,
PHILIPPI).
is rich--a favorite Pauline term to express the exuberance of that
saving grace which is in Christ Jesus.
unto all that call upon him--This confirms the application of the
preceding words to Christ; since to call upon the name of the Lord
Jesus is a customary expression.
(See
Ac 7:59, 60; 9:14, 21; 22:16;
1Co 1:2;
2Ti 2:22).
JFB.
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