Romans 3
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 3 of 16
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
Cross-References
- Psalm 14:1–3
- Psalm 143:2
- Genesis 15:6
People & Context
The faithful and true God whose righteousness is revealed; just, and justifier of the one of faith in Jesus
The one through whose faith righteousness comes, set forth by God as propitiation through faith in His blood
The apostle arguing the case, speaking "according to man" and answering slanderous reports against his teaching
Those entrusted with the words of God, yet charged along with all to be under sin
The Gentiles charged together with the Jews as all under sin, with no difference before God
Timeline
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 3:1-20A 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.
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