Romans 3:2
Much in every way! Because first of all, they were entrusted with the oracles of God.
New Heart English Bible
In The King James Version
Much every way: chiefly, because that unto them were committed the oracles of God.
In Context
1Then what advantage does the Jew have? Or what is the profit of circumcision?
3For what if some were without faith? Will their lack of faith nullify the faithfulness of God?
Cross References
Deuteronomy 4:7For what great nation is there, that has a god so near to them, as the Lord our God is whenever we call on him?
Psalms 78:4We will not hide them from their children,telling to the generation to come the praises of the Lord,his strength, and his wondrous works that he has done.
Psalms 147:19He shows his word to Jacob;his statutes and his ordinances to Israel.
Ezekiel 20:11I gave them my statutes, and showed them my ordinances, which if a man does, he shall live in them.
Luke 16:29"But Abraham said to him, 'They have Moses and the Prophets. Let them listen to them.'
Acts 7:38This is he who was in the assembly in the wilderness with the angel that spoke to him on Mount Sinai, and with our fathers, who received words of life to give to us,
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 →