ἀνυπόκριτος, ‘without dissimulation’ A.V., ‘without hypocrisy’ R.V. or, again, “Mine eyes run over with tears, because men keep not Thy law”? Antoninus, viii. We are also to hate all qualities and actions which corrupt the individual; which injure manhood in man; all that creates sorrow or suffering, or tends to do it. "The Bible Study New Testament". Unfeigned, lit., ‘unhypocritical.’ Comp. 2. II. 1870. "Commentary on Romans 12:9". 3. 4. BibliographyBengel, Johann Albrecht. As the words themselves admit of either of these interpretations, the choice between them depends upon the context. Let love be without dissimulation - Ἡ αγαπη ανυποκριτος· Have no hypocritical love; let not your love wear a mask; make no empty professions. Really love them. She would subdue his obstinacy, and she throws round about him the arms of sweet caress, for the sole purpose of changing his will and gaining her end. 9. A Christian cannot love evil and love God at the same time. We are called on to reveal love in our lives, love for our fellow-Christians, and love for our fellowman, a love that is genuine and true. "Calvin's Commentary on the Bible". Otherwise it is--. Greek. See on loveth, John 5:20. When we love the persons, we must hate the vices, of men: the love of our friends must not make us in love with their faults; nor must the hatred of men's vices draw us off from delighting in, and cleaving to, that which is good in any man: Abhor that which is evil, and cleave to that which is good. Στυγέω , quite frequent in the classics, does not occur except in this compound, which is found only here. Having spoken of faith and its fruit, Romans 12:3, etc., he comes now to love. Romans 12:17 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Romans 12:17, NIV: "Do not repay anyone evil for evil.Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone." Romans 12:9 Let love be without hypocrisy. This is the explanation given by Philippi and others. The word “evil” here has reference to malice, or unkindness, rather than to evil in general. It is sad to see pulpits that dare not call things by their right names. BibliographyCoffman, James Burton. The same voice finds its utterance in other Psalms, which, though they be not David’s, yet breathe the spirit of David. (Abp. 1999. 2. 1 Corinthians 13). Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. (Erdman p. 148). New York, USA. ‘Above all things,’ says the Apostle Peter, ‘have fervent charity (love) among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.’ Believers ought to throw the mantle of love over the numerous faults into which their brethren may fall, in their conduct towards them, and thus to hide them from their eyes, forgiving their faults, even as God, for Christ’s sake, hath forgiven them, Ephesians 4:32. "without hypocrisy"-"Your love must be genuine" (Gspd) 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 teaches us something about love. 2. We trace this in--. Let our love of our neighbour be without dissimulation. ἀποστυγ.] We also supply ‘your,’ since the article points to the Christian grace they already possess. Burke said, “Vice loses half its evil by losing all its grossness.”. As befits a depiction of the teaching of Jesus the list commences with the requirement to love truly. Hence Paul declares here, that love is no other but that which is free from all dissimulation: and any one may easily be a witness to himself, whether he has anything in the recesses of his heart which is opposed to love. The one who gets that man gets a plum! But a closer look shows that the passage is not arbitrary, but loosely tied to what … Continue reading "Commentary on Romans 12:9-21" ), Let me illustrate this very simply. To the glory of God (Matthew 5:16; 1 Corinthians 10:31). Romans 12:9-21, A Handout. III. We must serve God through Christ continually. Let our love of God be without dissimulation. "Commentary on Romans 12:9". The sense of the whole verse would then be, ‘Let love be sincere; strive to avoid what is injurious to others, and earnestly endeavor to do whatever is kind and useful.' https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/jfu/romans-12.html. Don"t tell someone you "love them", when you don"t, and don"t use "I love you", to gain a selfish and sinful pleasure. Greek Testament Critical Exegetical Commentary, Heinrich Meyer's Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament, Johann Albrecht Bengel's Gnomon of the New Testament, Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible, Cambridge Greek Testament for Schools and Colleges, William Godbey's Commentary on the New Testament. Understandingly (1 Corinthians 14:15). In its choice attachments; it cleaves to that which is good (J. Lyth, D.D. It is implied in sanctification which is separation to God, and therefore separation from evil in thought, affection, purpose, practice. There is a loathsome parasite which fastens on men and upon families--viz, the toady. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/cgt/romans-12.html. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. The artful addresses which are continually made to the weaknesses of man as if they were virtues--the flattery of silence, of surprise, of a well-timed start, of an interjection, of title and terms, is not honest. The evil and good which are found in the object of love (Hofmann) are included, but not specially meant. This command acts as a heading for this whole list of exhortations. Proceeding now to speak of particular duties, he fitly begins with love, which is the bond of perfection. The original distinction between μισέω and στυγέω is that the former denotes concealed and cherished hatred, and the latter hatred expressed. “Cleave to that which is good.”. "Paul is not always talking specifically about love, but he keeps coming back to love as the single most important criterion for approved Christian behavior. 9. "Commentary on Romans 12:9". DD. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/jtc/romans-12.html. What is it to abhor evil. Verse 9 has no logical connection to what precedes. Rejoice in our confident hope. II. BibliographySchaff, Philip. Romans 12:17 - Romans 12:18. "Paul is not always talking specifically about love, but he keeps coming back to love as the single most important criterion for approved Christian behavior."