Critical and Doctrinal Commentary e-bog

Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. It is generally agreed that Paul wrote the Epistle to the Romans at Corinth, during his third missionary tour. The proofs are these: First, according to xv. 25, the writer is just starting for Jerusalem, with money which has been con tributed for the poor saints which are at Jerusalem; this collection was completed at Corinth, as appears from 1 Cor. Xvi. 1 - 3; 2 Cor. Ix. Secondly, The Epistle is sent by the hands of Phoebe from Cenchrea, the port of Corinth, xvi. 1. Thirdly, Paul's host is Gaius, and Gaius was a citizen of Corinth, xvi. 23; 1 Cor. I. 14. Fourthly, Erastus sends a greeting by Paul, xvi. 23, and Erastus lived at Corinth, 2 Tim. Iv. 20.