Romans 5:6

For while we were still without strength, Christ died in due time for the ungodly.

Montgomery New Testament

In The King James Version

For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.

In Context

5a hope which never disappoints us. For through the Holy Spirit who has given to us, the "brimming river of the love of God" has overflowed in our hearts.

7Why, a man will hardly give his life for another, even for a righteous man, though perchance for a good man one might even take it upon himself to die.

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Cross References

Romans 4:25who was betrayed to death for our transgressions, and raised again to life for our justification.

Romans 5:10For if, when we were God’s enemies, we were reconciled to him through the death of his Son, how much more, now that we are reconciled, shall we be saved in his life.

Galatians 4:4But when the fulness of time was come God sent forth his Son, born of a woman, born under 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 →

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