Romans 3:1-4 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Romans 3:1-18

I. Here the apostle answers several objections, which might be made, to clear his way. No truth so plain and evident but wicked wits and corrupt carnal hearts will have something to say against it; but divine truths must be cleared from cavil. Object. 1. If Jew and Gentile stand so much upon the same level before God, what advantage then hath the Jew? Hath not God often spoken with a great deal of respect for the Jews, as a non-such people (Deut. 33:29), a holy nation, a peculiar treasure, the... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Romans 3:1-8

3:1-8 What, then, is the something plus which belongs to a Jew? Or what special advantage belongs to those who have been circumcised? Much in every way. In the first place, there is this advantage--that the Jews have been entrusted with the oracles of God. Yes, you say, but what if some of them were unfaithful to them? Surely you are not going to argue that their infidelity invalidates the fidelity of God? God forbid! Let God be shown to be true, though every man be shown to be a liar, as it... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Romans 3:1

What advantage then hath the Jew ?.... If he is not properly a Jew, who is born of Jewish parents, and brought up in the customs, rites, and religion of the Jewish nation, but anyone of whatsoever nation, that is born again of water, and of the Spirit; where is the superior excellency of the Jew to the Gentile? A man may as well be born and brought up a Heathen as a Jew; the one has no more advantages than the other by his birth and education: it may be rendered, "what hath the Jew more?" or... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Romans 3:2

Much every way ,.... The circumcised Jew has greatly the advantage of the uncircumcised Gentile, מכל פנים , "in all respects", על כל צד , "on every side", as the Rabbins speak; phrases to which this in the text answers: chiefly ; more especially, particularly, and in the first place; because that unto them were committed the oracles of God ; by which are meant the law of Moses, and the writings of the prophets, the institutions of the ceremonial law, and the prophecies of... read more

John Gill

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

For what if some did not believe ?.... It is suggested, that though the Jews enjoyed such a privilege, some of them did not believe; which is an aggravation of their sin, that they should have such means of light, knowledge, and faith, such clear and full evidences of things, and yet be incredulous: though it should be observed that this was the case only of some, not of all; and must be understood, not of their disbelief of the Scriptures being the word of God, for these were always... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Romans 3:4

God forbid, yea, let God be true, but every man a liar ,.... Let no such thing ever enter into the minds of any, that the truth of God can be, or will be made of none effect by the want of faith in man; let it be always asserted and abode by; that God is true, faithful to his word, constant in his promises, and will always fulfil his purposes; though "every man is a liar", vain, fallacious, and inconstant: referring to Psalm 116:11 ; as it is written , Psalm 51:4 ; that thou... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 3:1

Jew. What advantage then hath the Jew? Or what profit is there of circumcision? - As if he had said: You lately allowed, ( Romans 2:25 ;), that circumcision verily profited; but if circumcision, or our being in covenant with God, raises us no higher in the Divine favor than the Gentiles; if the virtuous among them are as acceptable as any of us; nay, and condemn our nation too, as no longer deserving the Divine regards; pray tell me, wherein lies the superior honor of the Jew; and what... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 3:2

Apostle. Much every way - The Jews, in reference to the means and motives of obedience, enjoy many advantages beyond the Gentiles; and, principally, because to them were committed the oracles of God - that revelation of his will to Moses and the prophets, containing a treasure of excellencies, with which no other part of the world has been favored; though they have most grievously abused these privileges. read more

Adam Clarke

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

Jew. For what - τι γαρ , What then, if some did not believe, etc. If some of the Jewish nation have abused their privileges, and acted contrary to their obligations, shall their wickedness annul the Promise which God made to Abraham, that he would, by an everlasting covenant, be a God to him and to his seed after him? Genesis 17:7 . Shall God, therefore, by stripping the Jews of their peculiar honor, as you intimate he will, falsify his promise to the nation, because some of the Jews are... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 3:4

Apostle. God forbid - μη γενοιτο , Let it not be, far from it, by no means. Yea, let God be true, but every man a liar, etc. We must ever maintain that God is true, and that if, in any case, his promise appear to fail, it is because the condition on which it was given has not been complied with; which is the sense of what is written, Psalm 51:4 ; : I acknowledge my sin, and condemn myself that the truth of thy promise ( 2 Samuel 7:15 , 2 Samuel 7:16 ;) to establish my house and... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Romans 3:1-18

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Romans 3:1-8

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Romans 3:1

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Romans 3:2

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

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Romans 3:4

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 3:1

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 3:2

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

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 3:4

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