Romans 5:6

For when we were yet without strength, in due season Christ died for the ungodly.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.

In Context

5and hope makes not ashamed; because the love of God has been poured forth in our hearts, by the Holy Spirit which was given to us.

7For scarcely for a righteous man will one die; though, for the good man, perhaps some one does even dare to die.

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Cross References

Romans 4:25who was delivered up for our offenses, and was raised for our justification.

Romans 5:10For if, being enemies, we were reconciled to God through the death of his son; much more, being reconciled, shall we be saved by his life;

Galatians 4:4But when the fullness of the time came, God sent forth his son, born of a woman, born under 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 →

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