Romans 3:2
Great in every way. First of all, because the Jews were entrusted with God’s utterances.
Open English Bible (UK)
In The King James Version
Much every way: chiefly, because that unto them were committed the oracles of God.
In Context
1What is the advantage, then, of being a Jew? Or what is the good of circumcision?
Cross References
Psalms 78:4we will not hide from their children. We will tell to the next generation the praises and might of the Lord, and the wonders that he has done.
Psalms 147:19He declares his word to Jacob, his statutes and judgments to Israel.
Luke 16:29“They have the writings of Moses and the prophets,” replied Abraham. “Let them listen to them.”
Acts 7:38He, too, it was who was present at the assembly in the desert, with the angel who talked to him on Mount Sinai, and with our ancestors, and who received living truths to impart 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 →