(11) For the Scripture saith, Whosoever helieveth on him shall not be ashamed. This passage is cited in support of the doctrine just taught, that faith alone was necessary to salvation. There are clearly two points established by the quotation ; the first is, the universal applicability of this method of salvation ; whosoever, whether Jew or Gentile, believes, &c. ; and the second is, that it is faith which is the means of securing the divine favour ; whosoever believes on him shall not be ashamed. The passage, therefore, is peculiarly adapted to the apostle's object; which was not merely to exhibit the true nature of the plan of redemp- tion, but mainly to show the propriety of its extension to the Gentiles. The passage quoted is Isa. 28 : 16, referred to at the close of the pre- ceding chapter.
(12) For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek, &c. This verse is evidently connected logically with the whosoever of v. 12, ' Whosoever believes shall be saved, for there is no difference between the Jew and Gentile.' That is, there is no difference in their relation to the law or to God. They are alike sinners, and are to be judged by pre- cisely the same principles (see ch. 3 : 22) ; and consequently, if saved at all, are to be saved in precisely the same way. For the same Lord over all is rich unto all who call upon him. This is the reason why there is no difference between the two classes. Their relation to God is the same. They are equally his creatures, and his mercy towards them is the same. It is doubtful whether this clause is to be understood of Christ or of God. If the latter, the general meaning is what has just been stated. If the former, then the design is to declare that the same