Romans 3:1
Then what advantage does the Jew have? And what is the benefit of circumcision?
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
What advantage then hath the Jew? or what profit is there of circumcision?
In Context
2It is great in every way. First of all, the Jews were entrusted with revelation from God.
Cross References
Genesis 25:32Esau said, “Look, I am about to die. What good is the birthright to me?”
Ecclesiastes 6:11The more words that are spoken, the more futility increases, 2 so what advantage is that to a man?
Malachi 3:14You have said, 'It is useless to serve God. What profit is it that we have kept his requirements or walked mournfully before Yahweh of hosts?
1 Corinthians 15:32What do I gain, from a human point of view, if I fought with beasts at Ephesus, 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 →