Romans 10:6

But the righteousness that is by faith speaks like this: “Do not say in yoʋr heart, ‘Who will go up to heaven?’” (that is, to bring Christ down)

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In The King James Version

But the righteousness which is of faith speaketh on this wise, Say not in thine heart, Who shall ascend into heaven? (that is, to bring Christ down from above: )

In Context

5Moses writes about the righteousness that is by the law: “The person who does these things will live by them.”

7“or, ‘Who will go down into the abyss?’” (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead).

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Cross References

John 6:33For the bread of God is that which comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.”

John 6:50This is the bread that comes down from heaven, so that anyone may eat of it and not die.

Romans 3:22that is, the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all and upon all who believe; for there is no distinction.

Romans 4:13For the promise to Abraham, or to his offspring, that he would be the heir of the world was not through the law, but through the righteousness of faith.

Ephesians 4:8Therefore it says, “When he ascended on high, he led captivity captive and gave gifts to men.”

Matthew Henry on Romans 10:2-12

Paul's Discourse of Righteousness; The Method of Salvation. ( a. d. 58.) 1 Brethren, my heart's desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved. 2 For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge. 3 For they being ignorant of God's righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God. 4 For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth. 5 For Moses describeth… Read the whole commentary →

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