Romans 5:8

Translations

Modern

But God proves His love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

Traditional

But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

Literal

But God demonstrates His own love to us, that in our being still sinners, Christ died for us.

Latin

Commendat autem caritatem suam Deus in nobis: quoniam cum adhuc peccatores essemus, secundum tempus,

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English

But God proves His love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

Notes

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Giving up Rights God’s Anger God’s Covenant Love God’s Plan to Restore God’s Unified Plan of Salvation Miracles Oppression of God’s People The Message of Reconciliation The Old Realm and the New

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Parallels

John 3:1–21

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Compassion Death Foreordination Gospel Imputation Justification, Justified Last Judgment Letter to the Romans Life Love Man Punishment Righteousness Sin

Topics

Abundant Life Acceptance Accepting Christ Agape Love Asking for Forgiveness Atonement: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Becoming a Christian Being Special Believers Come to Jesus Comparing Ourselves Condescension of God: Scriptures Relating To Emptiness Forbearance God is Love God Loves Me God Made Us God: Love of God: Love of, Exemplified God's Character God's Love for Us God's Love for You God's People Grace of God: General Scriptures Concerning Imperfection Jesus, the Christ: Design of his Death Jesus, the Christ: Mission of Jesus, the Christ: Saviour Jesus' Sacrifice Loving Difficult People Loving God Loving Unconditionally Our Worth to God Parental Love Practice Praising Oneself Reconciliation with God: Effected for Men: Yet Sinners Relationship with God Removing Sin Running Away from God

Romans 5:8

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