Romans 3:2
Much every way. First, because they were indeed entrusted with the oracles of God.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
Much every way: chiefly, because that unto them were committed the oracles of God.
In Context
1What then is the advantage of the Jew? Or what is the benefit of circumcision?
3For what if some did not believe? Will their unbelief make the assurance of God ineffective?
Cross References
Deuteronomy 4:7For what great nation is there that has a god so near to them, as LORD our God is whenever we call upon him?
Psalms 78:4We will not hide them from their sons, telling to the generation to come the praises of LORD, and his strength, and his wondrous works that he has done.
Psalms 147:19He shows his word to Jacob, his statutes and his ordinances to Israel.
Ezekiel 20:11And I gave them my statutes, and showed them my ordinances, which if a man does, he shall live in them.
Luke 16:29But Abraham says to him, They have Moses and the prophets. Let them hear them.
Acts 7:38This is he who became in the congregation in the wilderness with the heavenly agent who spoke to him on the mount Sinai, and of our fathers who received living oracles to give to us.
Matthew Henry on Romans 3:2-19
The Advantages of the Jews; Objections Answered; The Depravity of Jews and Gentiles. ( a. d. 58.) 1 What advantage then hath the Jew? or what profit is there of circumcision? 2 Much every way: chiefly, because that unto them were committed the oracles of God. 3 For what if some did not believe? shall their unbelief make the faith of God without effect? 4 God forbid: yea, let God be true, but every man a liar; as it is written, That thou mightest be justified in thy sayings, and mightest overcome when thou art… Read the whole commentary →