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Romans 3

Romans 3:8

God Remains Faithful · Romans 3:1–8
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Translations

Modern
Why not say, as some slanderously claim that we say, “Let us do evil that good may result”? Their condemnation is deserved!
Traditional
And not rather, (as we be slanderously reported, and as some affirm that we say,) Let us do evil, that good may come? whose damnation is just.
Literal
And is it not, as we are slandered and as some affirm us to say, “Let us do evil so that the good may come”? Their judgment is just.
Latin
…et non (sicut blasphemamur, et sicut aiunt quidam nos dicere) faciamus mala ut veniant bona: quorum damnatio justa est.

Original

Greek
English
Why not say, as some slanderously claim that we say, “Let us do evil that good may result”? Their condemnation is deserved!

Notes

Romans 3:8

some slanderously claim that we say: Paul is referring to misrepresentations about his teaching on justification by faith. If a person is made right with God by faith alone, through God’s grace and apart from works, it could seem as if the gospel allows Christians to sin because God forgives their sin when they confess it (see 6:1). One of Paul’s purposes is to help the Roman Christians understand that such misunderstandings are without basis.

Romans 1:18–3:20

Paul waits to explain righteousness through faith (see 3:21) until he first teaches about the sinfulness of all people. Both non-Jews and Jews are equally under the power of sin (1:18–32; 2:1–3:8). Because of this, both groups are in the same situation before God. No one can gain God’s favor by their own actions or obedience (3:9–20). All people need God’s saving action, not their own efforts.

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Blasphemy Faith Letter to the Romans Sin

Topics

Bigotry: Paul's Argument Against Boasting: Spiritual Embryonic Stem Cell Research False Accusation: Incidents Illustrative of Against Paul Grace: Not to be Abused Slander: Ministers Exposed To Slander: Servants of God Exposed To Stem Cell Research