For with the heart, one believes unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
10. For with the heart we believe “Creditur;” πιστεύεται, “it is believed.” It is an impersonal verb, and so is the verb in the next clause. The introduction of a person is necessary in a version, and we may say, “We believe;” or, as “thou” is used in the preceding verse, it may be adopted here, — “For by the heart thou believest unto righteousness,”...
Paul's heart's desire and prayer for the Jews was their salvation, not a formal wish, but a real breathing out of the soul before God. Though he preached against their error, he prayed for them with strength and sincerity, as God Himself wills that none should perish.
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Commenting on Romans 10:1-11
Verse 10. For with the heart. Not with the understanding merely, but with such a faith as shall be sincere, and shall influence the life. There can be no other genuine faith than that which influences the whole mind. Believeth unto righteousness. Believes so that justification is obtained.