Romans 3:2
Much every way. First indeed, because the words of God were committed to them.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
Much every way: chiefly, because that unto them were committed the oracles of God.
In Context
1What advantage then hath the Jew, or what is the profit of circumcision?
Cross References
Deuteronomy 4:7Neither is there any other nation so great, that hath gods so nigh them, as our God is present to all our petitions.
Psalms 78:4They have not been hidden from their children, in another generation. Declaring the praises of the Lord, and his powers, and his wonders which he hath done.
Ezekiel 20:11And I gave them my statutes, and I shewed them my judgments, which if a man do, he shall live in them.
Luke 16:29And Abraham said to him: They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.
Acts 7:38This is he that was in the church in the wilderness, with the angel who spoke to him on mount Sina, and with our fathers; who received the words of life to give unto 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 →