Romans 10:6 “But the righteousness that is by faith says: “Do not say in your heart…”

Romans 10:6

But the righteousness that is by faith says: “Do not say in your heart, ‘Who will ascend into heaven?’ (that is, to bring Christ down)

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

But the righteousness which is of faith speaketh on this wise, Say not in thine heart, Who shall ascend into heaven? (that is, to bring Christ down from above:)

World English Bible

But the righteousness which is of faith says this, “Don’t say in your heart, ‘Who will ascend into heaven?’ (that is, to bring Christ down);

American Standard Version

But the righteousness which is of faith saith thus, Say not in thy heart, Who shall ascend into heaven? (that is, to bring Christ down:)

Geneva Bible 1599

But the righteousnes which is of faith, speaketh on this wise, Say not in thine heart, Who shall ascend into heauen? (that is to bring Christ from aboue)

Darby Translation

But the righteousness of faith speaks thus: Do not say in thine heart, Who shall ascend to the heavens? that is, to bring Christ down;

Young's Literal Translation

and the righteousness of faith doth thus speak: 'Thou mayest not say in thine heart, Who shall go up to the heaven,' that is, Christ to bring down?

Bible in Basic English

But the righteousness which is of faith says these words, Say not in your heart, Who will go up to heaven? (that is, to make Christ come down:)

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Cross references

“righteousness”

Romans 3:22 Romans 4:13 Philippians 3:9 Romans 3:25 Hebrews 11:7 Romans 9:31

Romans 3:22 · BSB

And this righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no distinction,

Romans 4:13 · BSB

For the promise to Abraham and his offspring that he would be heir of the world was not given through the law, but through the righteousness that comes by faith.

Philippians 3:9 · BSB

and be found in Him, not having my own righteousness from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God on the basis of faith.

Romans 3:25 · BSB

God presented Him as an atoning sacrifice in His blood through faith, in order to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance He had passed over the sins committed beforehand.

Hebrews 11:7 · BSB

By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in godly fear built an ark to save his family. By faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that comes by faith.

Romans 9:31 · BSB

but Israel, who pursued a law of righteousness, has not attained it.

“Say not”

Deuteronomy 30:11–14 Proverbs 30:4

Deuteronomy 30:11–14 · BSB

For this commandment I give you today is not too difficult for you or beyond your reach.

Proverbs 30:4 · BSB

Who has ascended to heaven and come down? Who has gathered the wind in His hands? Who has bound up the waters in His cloak? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is His name, and what is the name of His Son…

“to bring”

Ephesians 4:8–10 John 6:58 John 6:33 John 6:38 Hebrews 1:3 John 3:12

Ephesians 4:8–10 · BSB

This is why it says: “When He ascended on high, He led captives away, and gave gifts to men.”

John 6:58 · BSB

This is the bread that came down from heaven. Unlike your fathers, who ate the manna and died, the one who eats this bread will live forever.”

John 6:33 · BSB

For the bread of God is He who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.”

John 6:38 · BSB

For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but to do the will of Him who sent Me.

Hebrews 1:3 · BSB

The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His nature, upholding all things by His powerful word. After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on h…

John 3:12 · BSB

If I have told you about earthly things and you do not believe, how will you believe if I tell you about heavenly things?

Also

Romans 9:30–31

Romans 9:30–31 · BSB

What then will we say? That the Gentiles, who did not pursue righteousness, have obtained it, a righteousness that is by faith;

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

5For concerning the righteousness that is by the law, Moses writes: “The man who does these things will live by them.”

7or, ‘Who will descend into the Abyss?’ (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead).”

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