Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Romans 3:9-18
Romans 3:9-18. What then Well then, (may a Jew further urge,) since you grant that the Jews have the advantage of the Gentiles in point of privileges, having the oracles of God, the promises which he will never fail to observe, and the principles of righteousness which he will never himself violate in his conduct, are we not in a better condition for obtaining justification by our own obedience to his law? No, in no wise The apostle answers, that all are equal in that point, both Jews... read more
Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 3:16
Destruction - That is, they “cause” the destruction or the ruin of the reputation, happiness, and peace of others.Misery - Calamity, ruin.In their ways - Wherever they go. This is a striking description not only of the wicked then, but of all times. The tendency of their conduct is to destroy the virtue, happiness, and peace of all with whom they come in contact. read more