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Romans 3:28
28for we reckon that a man is justified by faith, without works of law.
Romans 3:28 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.
- New International Version (NIV)For we maintain that a person is justified by faith apart from the works of the law.
- English Standard Version (ESV)For we hold that one is justified by faith apart from works of the law.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith apart from the deeds of the law.
Context of Romans 3:28
26for [the] shewing forth of his righteousness in the present time, so that he should be just, and justify him that is of [the] faith of Jesus. 27Where then [is] boasting? It has been excluded. By what law? of works? Nay, but by law of faith; for we reckon that a man is justified by faith, without works of law. 29Is [God] the God of Jews only? is he not of [the] nations also? Yea, of nations also: 30since indeed [it is] one God who shall justify [the] circumcision on the principle of faith, and uncircumcision by faith.
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λογιζόμεθα γὰρ δικαιοῦσθαι πίστει ἄνθρωπον χωρὶς ἔργων νόμου.Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Romans 3:28
- Romans 3:20Wherefore by works of law no flesh shall be justified before him; for by law [is] knowledge of sin.
- Romans 4:5but to him who does not work, but believes on him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is reckoned as righteousness.
- Romans 5:1Therefore having been justified on the principle of faith, we have peace towards God through our Lord Jesus Christ;
- Romans 8:3For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God, having sent his own Son, in likeness of flesh of sin, and for sin, has condemned sin in the flesh,
- John 3:14And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, thus must the Son of man be lifted up,
- John 5:24Verily, verily, I say unto you, that he that hears my word, and believes him that has sent me, has life eternal, and does not come into judgment, but is passed out of death into life.
- John 6:40For this is the will of my Father, that every one who sees the Son, and believes on him, should have life eternal; and I will raise him up at the last day.
- Acts 13:38Be it known unto you, therefore, brethren, that through this man remission of sins is preached to you,
- 1 Corinthians 6:11And these things were some of you; but ye have been washed, but ye have been sanctified, but ye have been justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God.
- Galatians 2:16but knowing that a man is not justified on the principle of works of law [nor] but by the faith of Jesus Christ, we also have believed on Christ Jesus, that we might be justified on the principle of [the] faith of Christ; and not of works of law; because on the principle of works of law no flesh shall be justified.
- Galatians 3:8and the scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the nations on the principle of faith, announced beforehand the glad tidings to Abraham: In thee all the nations shall be blessed.
- Philippians 3:9and that I may be found in him, not having my righteousness, which [would be] on the principle of law, but that which is by faith of Christ, the righteousness which [is] of God through faith,
Commentaries on Romans 3:28
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 28Therefore we conclude, etc. - Seeing these things cannot be denied, viz., that all have sinned: that all are guilty, that all are helpless: that none can deliver his own soul, and that God, in his endless mercy, has opened a new and living way to the holiest by the blood of Jesus, Hebrews 10:19, Hebrews 10:20, etc: therefore we, apostles and Christian teachers, conclude, , prove by fair, rational consequence, that a man - any man, is justified - has his…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 28Therefore - As the result of the previous train of argument. That a man - That all who are justified; that is, that there is no other way. Is justified by faith - Is regarded and treated as righteous, by believing in the Lord Jesus Christ. Without the deeds of the law - Without works as a meritorious ground of justification. The apostle, of course, does not mean that Christianity does not produce good works, or that they who are justified will not obey…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 27-31Verses 27-31 God will have the great work of the justification and salvation of sinners carried on from first to last, so as to shut out boasting. Now, if we were saved by our own works, boasting would not be excluded. But the way of justification by faith for ever shuts out boasting. Yet believers are not left to be lawless; faith is a law, it is a working grace, wherever it is in truth. By faith, not in this matter an act of obedience, or a good work…Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 27-2827-28. Where is boasting then? ... excluded. By what law?--on what principle or scheme?. of works? Nay; but by the law of faith.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Romans 3
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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