In common with many traditional commentators, Hilborn (op cit) goes on to argue that condemnation of homosexual activity is derived from the "broad contours" of Paul's argument, in addition to the selective reading of individual words or phrases.
Paljude traditsiooniliste kommentaatoritega ühiselt väidab Hilborn (op cit) edasi, et homoseksuaalse tegevuse hukkamõist tuletatakse Pauluse argumendi "avaratest kontuuridest", lisaks sõnade ja fraaside valikulisele lugemisele.