Commentaries:
Robertson's Word Pictures (NT)
How then shall they call? (pwv oun epikaleswntai). Deliberative subjunctive (first aorist middle) of epikaleomai (see verses Romans 10:12-13). The antecedent of eiv on (in whom) is not expressed.
How shall they believe? (pov pisteuswsin). Deliberative subjunctive again (first aorist active of pisteuw just used). Each time Paul picks up the preceding verb and challenges that. Here again the antecedent eiv touton before on is not expressed.
How shall they hear? (pov akouswsin). Deliberative subjunctive (first aorist active of akouw).
Without a preacher? (xwriv khrussontos). Preposition xwriv with ablative singular masculine present active participle of khrussw, "without one preaching."
How shall they preach? (pwv khrucwsin). Deliberative subjunctive again (first aorist active khrussw, to preach).
Except they be sent? (ean mh apostalwsin). Second aorist passive deliberative subjunctive of apostellw, to send, from which verb apostolov apostle comes. Negative condition of third class. In graphic style Paul has made a powerful plea for missions. It is just as true today as then.
Other commentary entries containing this verse:
Romans 10:15
2 Timothy 2:22
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