Romans 3:9

What, then? are we better? not at all! for we did before charge both Jews and Greeks with being all under sin,

Young's Literal Translation

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

8and not, as we are evil spoken of, and as certain affirm us to say — 'We may do the evil things, that the good ones may come?' whose judgment is righteous.

10according as it hath been written — 'There is none righteous, not even one;

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Cross References

Isaiah 65:5Who are saying, 'Keep to thyself, come not nigh to me, For I have declared thee unholy.' These [are] a smoke in Mine anger, A fire burning all the day.

Luke 18:9And he spake also unto certain who have been trusting in themselves that they were righteous, and have been despising the rest, this simile:

Romans 3:5And, if our unrighteousness God's righteousness doth establish, what shall we say? is God unrighteous who is inflicting the wrath? (after the manner of a man I speak)

Romans 3:22and the righteousness of God [is] through the faith of Jesus Christ to all, and upon all those believing, — for there is no difference,

Romans 11:7What then? What Israel doth seek after, this it did not obtain, and the chosen did obtain, and the rest were hardened,

1 Corinthians 4:7for who doth make thee to differ? and what hast thou, that thou didst not receive? and if thou didst also receive, why dost thou glory as not having received?

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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