9 Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. Ver. 9. Abhor that which is evil ] Hate it as hell itself, αποστυγουντες , so the word signifies; Mihi certe Auxentius nunquam aliud quam diabolus erit, quia Arianus, saith Hilary, I shall look upon Auxentius no otherwise than as upon a devil, so long as he is an Arian. read more
love: 2 Samuel 20:9, 2 Samuel 20:10, Psalms 55:21, Proverbs 26:25, Ezekiel 33:31, Matthew 26:49, John 12:6, 2 Corinthians 6:6, 2 Corinthians 8:8, 1 Thessalonians 2:3, 1 Timothy 1:5, James 2:15, James 2:16, 1 Peter 1:22, 1 Peter 4:8, 1 John 3:18-Proverbs : Abhor: Psalms 34:14, Psalms 36:4, Psalms 45:7, Psalms 97:10, Psalms 101:3, Psalms 119:104, Psalms 119:163, Proverbs 8:13, Amos 5:15, Hebrews 1:9 cleave: Acts 11:23, 1 Thessalonians 5:15, Hebrews 12:14, 1 Peter 3:10, 1 Peter 3:11 ... read more
Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.Having spoken of faith and its fruit, Romans 12:3, etc., he comes now to love. The ninth, tenth, and eleventh verses refer to chapter the seventh; the twelfth verse to chapter the eighth; the thirteenth verse, of communicating to the saints, whether Jews or gentiles, to chapter the ninth, etc. Part of the sixteenth verse is repeated from Romans 11:25.Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good... read more
9. Love be without dissimulation Literally, unhypocritical. Let it be in the reality, in opposition to its non-existence; and let it be pure from any factitious display or even pretence. read more
2. Common mutual affections , Romans 12:9-16 . In this paragraph the qualities required are really within the sphere of the Christian Church, as promoting the common unity and edification. read more
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The Biblical Illustrator - Romans 12:9
Romans 12:9Let love be without dissimulation. Christian legislationHere are laws for--I. Social intercourse. It must be--1. Honest.2. Pure.3. Kind.II. Business must be--1. Diligent.2. Conducted on Christian principles.3. In the fear of God.III. Temper.1. Cheerful.2. Patient.3. Prayerful.IV. General behaviour.1. Benevolent to all.2. Humble.3. Forbearing.4. Peaceable. (J. Lyth, D.D.)Marks of the Christian characterI. Hatred of evil. “Abhor that which is evil.” Hate--1. Trivial sins as well as... read more