Romans 3:2

Romans 3:2 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Much every way: chiefly, because that unto them were committed the oracles of God.
• New International Version (NIV)Much in every way! First of all, the Jews have been entrusted with the very words of God.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Much in every way. To begin with, the Jews were entrusted with the oracles of God.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Much in every way! Chiefly because to them were committed the oracles of God.

Context of Romans 3:2

1Then what’s the advantage of being a Jew? Is there any value in the ceremony of circumcision? Yes, there are great benefits! First of all, the Jews were entrusted with the whole revelation of God. 3True, some of them were unfaithful; but just because they were unfaithful, does that mean God will be unfaithful? 4Of course not! Even if everyone else is a liar, God is true. As the Scriptures say about him, “You will be proved right in what you say, and you will win your case in court.”

Romans 3:2 word by word

πολὺ κατὰ πάντα τρόπον· πρῶτον μὲν γὰρ ὅτι ἐπιστεύθησαν τὰ λόγια τοῦ θεοῦ.Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·γάρgar · forG1063
• ·μένmen · on the other handG3303
• Muchπολύςpolus polos · muchG4183
• ·κατάkata · according toG2596
• everyπᾶςpas · allG3956
• wayτρόποςtropos · wayG5158
• chieflyπρῶτονprōton · firstG4412
• because thatὅτιhoti · that/since: sinceG3754
• unto them were committedπιστεύωpisteuō · to trust (in)G4100
• the oraclesὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• the oraclesλόγιονlogion · oraclesG3051
• of Godθεόςtheos · GodG2316

Cross-references for Romans 3:2

• Romans 3:3True, some of them were unfaithful; but just because they were unfaithful, does that mean God will be unfaithful?
• Romans 11:1I ask, then, has God rejected his own people, the nation of Israel? Of course not! I myself am an Israelite, a descendant of Abraham and a member of the tribe of Benjamin.
• Romans 2:18You know what he wants; you know what is right because you have been taught his law.
• Romans 9:4They are the people of Israel, chosen to be God’s adopted children. God revealed his glory to them. He made covenants with them and gave them his law. He gave them the privilege of worshiping him and receiving his wonderful promises.
• Deuteronomy 4:7For what great nation has a god as near to them as the Lord our God is near to us whenever we call on him?
• Nehemiah 9:13“You came down at Mount Sinai and spoke to them from heaven. You gave them regulations and instructions that were just, and decrees and commands that were good.
• Psalms 78:4We will not hide these truths from our children; we will tell the next generation about the glorious deeds of the Lord, about his power and his mighty wonders.
• Psalms 147:19He has revealed his words to Jacob, his decrees and regulations to Israel.
• Isaiah 8:20Look to God’s instructions and teachings! People who contradict his word are completely in the dark.
• Ezekiel 20:11There I gave them my decrees and regulations so they could find life by keeping them.
• Luke 16:29“But Abraham said, ‘Moses and the prophets have warned them. Your brothers can read what they wrote.’
• John 5:39“You search the Scriptures because you think they give you eternal life. But the Scriptures point to me!
• 2 Timothy 3:15You have been taught the holy Scriptures from childhood, and they have given you the wisdom to receive the salvation that comes by trusting in Christ Jesus.
• 2 Peter 1:19Because of that experience, we have even greater confidence in the message proclaimed by the prophets. You must pay close attention to what they wrote, for their words are like a lamp shining in a dark place—until the Day dawns, and Christ the Morning Star shines in your hearts.
• Revelation 19:10Then I fell down at his feet to worship him, but he said, “No, don’t worship me. I am a servant of God, just like you and your brothers and sisters who testify about their faith in Jesus. Worship only God. For the essence of prophecy is to give a clear witness for Jesus.”
• 1 Corinthians 9:17If I were doing this on my own initiative, I would deserve payment. But I have no choice, for God has given me this sacred trust.

Commentaries on Romans 3:2

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 2Apostle. 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 the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 2Much every way - Or, in every respect. This is the answer of the apostle to the objection in Romans 3:1. Chiefly - That is, this is the principal advantage, and one including all others. The main benefit of being a Jew is, to possess the sacred Scriptures and their instructions. Unto them were committed - Or were intrusted, were confided. The word translated “were committed,” is what is commonly employed to express “faith” or “confidence,” and it implied…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 2The Jews had the advantage of receiving words of God. First of all: Paul does not add a second or third point to his list. He might have forgotten to continue, or first of all might mean "most importantly." However, 9:4–5 suggests what a list of Jewish privileges might include. By using the phrase very words (Greek logia, meaning "oracles" or "messages"), Paul emphasizes God's personal communication with his people (see Deuteronomy 33:9; Psalm 105:19)…Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-81-2. What advantage then hath the Jew?--that is, "If the final judgment will turn solely on the state of the heart, and this may be as good in the Gentile without, as in the Jew within, the sacred enclosure of God's covenant, what better are we Jews for all our advantages?" Answer:Read the comment

Topics related to Romans 3:2

• Bigotry
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• Church
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• Oracle
• Word of God

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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