Nevertheless, brethren, I have written the more boldly unto you in some way, as reminding you, because of the grace that is given to me of God,
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John Chrysostom
AD 407
Note how humble and how wise Paul is. He cut deep in the first part of his discourse, and after obtaining what he wished, now he turns to kindliness. Even without the rest of what he said, his confession of boldness would be enough to calm their anger…. He often does this in his epistles, but here even more than usual. For the Romans were of a higher rank than the others, and Paul had to bring them down to size.
