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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

καταργήσει abolish, cease, cumber G2673
εἰς against, among, as G1519
ἵνα albeit, because, to the intent (that) G2443
εἷς a(-n, -ny, certain) G1520
ὅτι as concerning that, as though, because (that) G3754

Cross-References

People & Context

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 ac…

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.

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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