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Romans 1:3

King James Version (KJV)

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Romans 1:3

Verse 3 of 32

Scripture focus

Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh;

Romans 1:3 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Romans 1:3

Theological / Devotional

Concerning his Son. The KJV has placed v. 2 in parentheses, thereby indicating that “concerning his Son” is to be connected with the last phrase of v. 1, “the gospel of God.” It is also possible to connect this phrase with “the holy scriptures,” or with “promised afore.” The RSV repeats the word “gospel,” thus making the opening words of v. 3 read, “The gospel concerning his Son.”

Jesus Christ our Lord. In the Greek these words are not here in v. 3 but at the end of v. 4 (see comment there).

Made. Gr. ginomai, “to become.” The word may have the meaning “to be born” (see Gal. 4:4; see on John 8:58).

Seed of David. The Jews were expecting the Messiah to come from the royal line (Matt. 22:42; John 7:42) as predicted (Isa. 11:1; Jer. 23:5). See on Matt. 1:1.

The flesh. That is, His human nature (see ch. 9:5).

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