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The Interpretation of St. Paul’s Epistle to the Romans is unavailable, but you can change that!

Thorough as a student of Greek, R. C. H. Lenski interprets the books of the New Testament with meticulous exegetical research while providing an original, literal translation of the text. With his conservative Lutheran perspective, he is unwavering in his high view of Scriptural authority, probing deeply and passionately—arguing his conclusions masterfully. Beyond exegesis, he provides...

so in the nature of the case, must do so; and even God’s saints are subject to this secular power as citizens. The fact stands; God has so arranged. As the motive, so is the “praise” for the law-abiding citizen “from it” (the human authority). 4) The predicate is emphatic because it is placed forward: “For (looked at aright) God’s minister (and no less) it is (the authority of government) to thee for the good,” ethical dative: “for thy benefit,” in its way compelling thee to do “the good” and on
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