Romans 5:6
For when we were still without strength, at the right time Christ gave his life for evil-doers.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.
In Context
Cross References
Numbers 7:15One young ox, one male sheep, one he-lamb of the first year, for a burned offering;
Lamentations 1:6And all her glory has gone from the daughter of Zion: her rulers have become like harts with no place for food, and they have gone in flight without strength before the attacker.
Daniel 11:15So the king of the north will come, and put up earthworks and take a well-armed town: and the forces of the king of the south will make an attempt to keep their position, even the best of his army, but they will not have strength to do so.
Romans 4:25Who was put to death for our evil-doing, and came to life again so that we might have righteousness.
Romans 5:10For if, when we were haters of God, the death of his Son made us at peace with him, much more, now that we are his friends, will we have salvation through his life;
Galatians 4:4But when the time had come, God sent out his Son, made of a woman, made under the law,
Matthew Henry on Romans 5:2-6
Justification and Its Effects. ( a. d. 58.) 1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: 2 By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. 3 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; 4 And patience, experience; and experience, hope: 5 And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto… Read the whole commentary →