Romans 3

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 3 of 16

1 What then is the superiority of the Jew? Or what the advantage of circumcision?

2 Much according to every way. For firstly, indeed, that they were entrusted with the words of God.

3 For what if some did not believe? Will not their faithlessness nullify the faithfulness of God?

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Chapter Summary

1 The Jews’ prerogative. 20 No flesh is justified by the law, 28 but all, by faith only, not by works.

Key Greek Words

δικαιοσύνη righteousness G1343
πίστις faith G4102
δικαιόω to justify G1344
ἁμαρτία sin G266
ἱλαστήριον propitiation G2435
ἀπολύτρωσις redemption G629

Cross-References

People & Context

God

The faithful and true God whose righteousness is revealed; just, and justifier of the one of faith in Jesus

Jesus Christ

The one through whose faith righteousness comes, set forth by God as propitiation through faith in His blood

Paul

The apostle arguing the case, speaking "according to man" and answering slanderous reports against his teaching

Jews

Those entrusted with the words of God, yet charged along with all to be under sin

Greeks

The Gentiles charged together with the Jews as all under sin, with no difference before God

Timeline

All Are Under Sin

Despite the advantage of the Jews being entrusted with God's words, Paul concludes that all flesh, both Jews and Greeks, are entirely under sin and accountable to God.

Romans 3:1-20
Righteousness Through Faith

A righteousness of God is revealed apart from the law, coming through faith in Jesus Christ, whom God set forth as a propitiation in His blood.

Romans 3:21-31

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