“For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.”
For there is no difference between Jew and Gentile—the same Lord is Lord of all and richly blesses all who call on him. — The διαστολή (diastolē, "distinction") between Jew and Gentile vanishes; one κύριος (kyrios, "Lord") rules both, bestowing πλοῦτος (ploutos, "riches") on all who ἐπικαλέω (epikaleō, "call upon") him. The salvific offer is undifferentiated.
Church Fathers on Romans 10:12
“For the Scripture says,” he proceeds, “Whosoever believes in Him, shall not be ashamed. For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek; for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon Him. For whosoever shall call upon the Name of the Lord shall be saved.” You see how he produces witnesses, whether to the faith, or to the confession of it. For the words, “Every one that believes,” point out the faith. But the words, “Whosoever shall call upon,” set…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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