Romans 3:20-31 WEB

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Romans 3:27

Where is boasting then ?.... There is no room nor reason for it, either in Jews or Gentiles: not in the Jews, who were very apt to boast of their being Abraham's seed; of their circumcision; of their being Israelites; of their having and keeping the law; of God being their God; and of their knowledge of him: nor in the Gentiles, who were ready to boast of their philosophy, wisdom, and learning; of their self-sufficiency, freewill, and of the things they had in their own power. It is... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Romans 3:28

Therefore we conclude ,.... This is the conclusion from the premises, the sum total of the whole account: that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law . The subject of justification is, "man", not in opposition to angels; nor does it design the Jew against the Gentile, though some have so thought; but the apostle names neither Jew nor Gentile, but "man", to show that Christ's righteousness is unto all, and every man, that believes, be he who he will; and is to be... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Romans 3:29

Is he the God of the Jews only ?.... The Jews made their boast of him as such, and would not allow the Gentiles any interest in him: but is he not also of the Gentiles? yes, of the Gentiles also : God is the God both of Jews and Gentiles; not only as the Creator, preserver, and Governor of them, or as he has a right to demand worship and service of them, but as he is their covenant God; not by virtue of the covenant of circumcision, or by the Sinai Covenant, but by the covenant of grace;... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Romans 3:30

Seeing it is one God ,.... God is one in nature and essence, though there are three persons in the Godhead, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost; whence it appears, that he that is the God of the Jews, is also the God of the Gentiles, or there would be more gods than one; and that these are justified in one and the same manner, or God must be divided; for God, as he is one in nature, so he is one in will, in his promises, and in the methods of his grace: which shall justify the circumcision by... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Romans 3:31

Do we then make void the law through faith? .... Which question is answered by way of detestatation, God forbid ! and by asserting the contrary, yea, we establish the law . The law is not made void, neither by the grace nor doctrine of faith: not by the grace of faith; for that faith is not right which is not attended with works of righteousness; and those works are not right which do not flow from filth. Such a connection there is between faith and works; and so much do the one... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 3:20

Therefore, by the deeds of the law - On the score of obedience to this moral law, there shall no flesh, ου πασα σαρξ , no human being, be justified; none can be accepted in the sight of God. And why? Because by the law is the knowledge of sin: it is that which ascertains what sin is; shows how men have deviated from its righteous demands; and sentences them to death because they have broken it. Thus the law is properly considered as the rule of right; and, unless God had given some such... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 3:21

But now the righteousness of God - God's method of saving sinners is now shown, by the Gospel, to be through his own mere mercy, by Christ Jesus; without the law - without any right or claim which might result from obedience to the law; and is evidently that which was intended by God from the beginning; for it is witnessed by the law and the prophets - the rites and ceremonies of the one, and the preachings and predictions of the others, all bearing testimony to the great design of God, and... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 3:22

Even the righteousness of God - That method of saving sinners which is not of works, but by faith in Christ Jesus; and it is not restrained to any particular people, as the law and its privileges were, but is unto all mankind in its intention and offer, and becomes effectual to them that believe; for God hath now made no difference between the Jews and the Gentiles. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 3:23

For all have sinned : - And consequently are equally helpless and guilty; and, as God is no respecter of persons, all human creatures being equally his offspring, and there being no reason why one should be preferred before another, therefore his endless mercy has embraced All. And come short of the glory of God - και υστερουνται της δοξης του θεου These words have been variously translated. Failed of attaining the glory of God: Have not been able to bring glory to God: Stand in need... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 3:24

Being justified freely by his grace - So far from being able to attain the glory of God by their obedience, they are all guilty: and, to be saved, must be freely pardoned by God's grace; which is shown to them who believe, through the redemption, απολυτρωσεως , the ransom price, which is in the sacrifice of Christ Jesus. The original is compounded of απο , from, and λυτροω , I redeem, and properly means the price laid down for the redemption of a captive. Comprehendit haec Christi ... read more

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Romans 3:27

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Romans 3:28

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Romans 3:29

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Romans 3:30

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Romans 3:31

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 3:20

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 3:21

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 3:22

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 3:23

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 3:24

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