Romans 3:1
What, then, is the advantage of being a Jew? Or what is the value of circumcision?
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
What advantage then hath the Jew? or what profit is there of circumcision?
In Context
2Much in every way. First of all, they have been entrusted with the very words of God.
Cross References
Genesis 25:32“Look,” said Esau, “I am about to die, so what good is a birthright to me?”
Ecclesiastes 6:11For the more words, the more futility—and how does that profit anyone?
Malachi 3:14You have said, ‘It is futile to serve God. What have we gained by keeping His requirements and walking mournfully before the LORD of Hosts?
1 Corinthians 15:32If I fought wild beasts in Ephesus for human motives, what did I gain? If the dead are not raised, “Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die.”
Matthew Henry on Romans 3:1
The apostle, in this chapter, carries on his discourse concerning justification. He had already proved the guilt both of Gentiles and Jews. Now in this chapter, I. He answers some objections that might be made against what he had said about the Jews, ver. 1-8 . II. He asserts the guilt and corruption of mankind in common, both Jews and Gentiles, ver. 9-18 . III. He argues thence that justification must needs be by faith, and not by the law, which he gives several reasons for ( ver. 19 to the end ). The many… Read the whole commentary →