Romans 5:6
seeing that, while we were still powerless, Christ, in God’s good time, died on behalf of the godless.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.
In Context
Cross References
Romans 4:25for Jesus was given up to death to atone for our offenses, and was raised to life that we might be pronounced righteous.
Romans 5:10For if, when we were God’s enemies, we were reconciled to him through the death of his Son, much more, now that we have become reconciled, will we be saved by virtue of Christ’s life.
Galatians 4:4but, when the full time came, God sent his Son – born a woman’s child, born subject to 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 →