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Romans 5:8
But God commends his own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
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Interpretation

Paul urges a love demonstrated that is worked out in solitude and community in Romans 5:8—look for "god" and "commends". Give love demonstrated in the use of resources—carry peace past preference.

Context

The setting is Romans—epistle/letter, developing love demonstrated. Read in Romans 5, its force becomes clearer. Listen for “god” alongside “commends”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Early sources associate Romans with Paul. In current research on Romans, generally accepted as Pauline.. Scholars commonly date Romans AD 57. Romans seems aimed at Church in Rome.. This verse leans into apostolic community. Themes unfold from greeting to transformed life through a careful argument.

More details
Traditional:Paul
Modern scholarship:Authentic Pauline.
Date:AD 57
Audience:Church in Rome.
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
Exceptionally well–preserved in all Greek manuscripts including Papyrus 46. No significant variants exist. The phrase 'while we were still sinners' appears identically across all witnesses. The verb 'demonstrates' (synistemi) shows no variation. Some Latin manuscripts translate 'commends' differently, but the Greek is uniform. This theological cornerstone was carefully transmitted.