Category Archives: Romans

21 But now the righteousness of God apart from the law is revealed, being witnessed by the Law and the Prophets, But now — This is a favorite phrase of Paul’s when he has pointed out the gloom of man’s position … Continue reading →

17 And the way of peace they have not known.” 18 “There is no fear of God before their eyes.” 19 Now we know that whatever the law says, it says to those who are under the law, that every mouth may … Continue reading →

10 As it is written: “There is none righteous, no, not one; 11 There is none who understands; there is none who seeks after God. 12 They have all turned aside; they have together become unprofitable; there is none who does … Continue reading →

9 What then? Are we better than they? Not at all. For we have previously charged both Jews and Greeks that they are all under sin. Better — should read “worse.” Since Jews have privileges and still sin, are they worse? … Continue reading →

7 For if the truth of God has increased through my lie to His glory, why am I also still judged as a sinner? 8 And why not say, “Let us do evil that good may come”?—as we are slanderously reported and … Continue reading →

5 But if our unrighteousness demonstrates the righteousness of God, what shall we say? Is God unjust who inflicts wrath? (I speak as a man.) 6 Certainly not! For then how will God judge the world? God’s holiness is displayed by the … Continue reading →

3 For what if some did not believe? Will their unbelief make the faithfulness of God without effect? 4 Certainly not! Indeed, let God be true but every man a liar. As it is written: “That You may be justified in Your … Continue reading →

1 What advantage then has the Jew, or what is the profit of circumcision? 2 Much in every way! Chiefly because to them were committed the oracles of God. The opening question is saying “What is the advantage of being a … Continue reading →

25 For circumcision is indeed profitable if you keep the law; but if you are a breaker of the law, your circumcision has become uncircumcision. 26 Therefore, if an uncircumcised man keeps the righteous requirements of the law, will not his uncircumcision … Continue reading →

24 For “the name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you,” as it is written. The Jews’ lifestyle made Gentiles speak out against God. “As it was written” is a reference to … Isaiah 52:5 — Now therefore, what … Continue reading →