Matthew Poole and continuators on Romans 1:9

9. For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit, in the gospel of his Son; that without ceasing I make mention of you alwayes in my prayers.

In these words there is the Force, if not the Form of an Oath. See the li[illegible: 1 letter]e▪ 2 Cor. 1.18. and 11.31. Gal. 1.20. His great Love and Care of them was a hidden Thing, and known only to God: To Him therefore he Appeals for the Truth thereof. Oaths, in certain Cases, are allowable under the New Testament, as well as the Old.

i. e. Sincerely, or with my whole Heart, vid. Ephes. 6.6. 2 Tim. 1.3.

i. e. as often as he pray'd. This was a great indication of his hearty Affection to them.

Marginal references: Chap. 9.1. [illegible: 1 word] 2.5. [illegible: 1 span]; [illegible: 1 word], I[illegible: 1 letter] my [illegible: 1 word].; [illegible: 1 letter] Thes. 3.10.