Romans 3:2
Much in every way: first of all because the words of God were given to them.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Much every way: chiefly, because that unto them were committed the oracles of God.
In Context
1How then is the Jew better off? or what profit is there in circumcision?
3And if some have no faith, will that make the faith of God without effect?
Cross References
Deuteronomy 4:7For what great nation has a god so near to them as the Lord our God is, whenever we are turned to him in prayer?
Psalms 78:4We will not keep them secret from our children; we will make clear to the coming generation the praises of the Lord and his strength, and the great works of wonder which he has done.
Psalms 147:19He makes his word clear to Jacob, teaching Israel his laws and his decisions.
Ezekiel 20:11And I gave them my rules and made clear to them my orders, which, if a man keeps them, will be life to him.
Luke 16:29But Abraham said, They have Moses and the prophets; let them give ear to what they say.
Acts 7:38This is the man who was in the church in the waste land with the angel who was talking to him in Sinai, and with our fathers; and to him were given the living words of God, so that he might give them to you.
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 →