Romans 10:6

But the righteousness which results from faith finds expression in these words — ‘Do not say to yourself “Who will go up into heaven?”’ — which means to bring Christ down —

Twentieth Century New Testament

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

5For Moses writes that, as for the righteousness which results from Law, ‘those who practice it will find Life through it.’

7‘or “Who will go down into the depths below?”’ — which means to bring Christ up from the dead.

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Cross References

John 6:33for the Bread that God gives is that which comes down from Heaven, and gives Life to the world.”

John 6:50The Bread that comes down from Heaven is such that whoever eats of it will never die.

Romans 3:22the Divine Righteousness which is bestowed, through faith in Jesus Christ, upon all, without distinction, who believe in him.

Romans 4:13For the promise that he should inherit the world did not come to Abraham or his descendants through Law, but through the righteousness due to faith.

Ephesians 4:8That is why it is said — ‘When he went up on high, he led his captives into captivity. And gave gifts to mankind.’

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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