Romans 3:9

Then what? are we the better? By no means: for we have proven already that both Jews and Greeks are all under sin;

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

In The King James Version

What then? are we better than they? No, in no wise: for we have before proved both Jews and Gentiles, that they are all under sin;

In Context

8are we not indeed thus traduced, and as some say we speak, that, Let us do evil in order that good may come? whose condemnation is just.

10as has been written, There is no one good, not one:

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Cross References

Luke 18:9And He spoke this parable to certain ones having confidence in themselves that they are righteous, and despising the rest.

Romans 3:5But if our unrighteousness commends the righteousness of God, what shall we say? Is God unjust administering wrath? I speak according to a man.

Romans 3:22but the righteousness of God through faith of Jesus Christ is unto all who believe: for there is no difference,

Romans 11:7What then? Israel did not attain that which he was seeking, but the election obtained it, and the rest were hardened:

1 Corinthians 4:7For who judges you? and what have you which you did not receive. But if indeed you received it, why do you boast, as not having received it?

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 →

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