Romans 3:2 “Much in every way. First of all, they have been entrusted with the ver…”

Romans 3:2

Much in every way. First of all, they have been entrusted with the very words of God.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Much every way: chiefly, because that unto them were committed the oracles of God.

World English Bible

Much in every way! Because first of all, they were entrusted with the revelations of God.

American Standard Version

Much every way: first of all, that they were intrusted with the oracles of God.

Geneva Bible 1599

Much euery maner of way: for chiefly, because vnto them were of credite committed the oracles of God.

Darby Translation

Much every way: and first, indeed, that to them were entrusted the oracles of God.

Young's Literal Translation

much in every way; for first, indeed, that they were intrusted with the oracles of God;

Bible in Basic English

Much in every way: first of all because the words of God were given to them.

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Cross references

“Much”

Romans 11:15–23 Romans 3:3 Romans 11:1 Romans 11:2 Romans 11:28 Romans 11:29

Romans 11:15–23 · BSB

For if their rejection is the reconciliation of the world, what will their acceptance be but life from the dead?

Romans 3:3 · BSB

What if some did not have faith? Will their lack of faith nullify God’s faithfulness?

Romans 11:1 · BSB

I ask then, did God reject His people? Certainly not! I am an Israelite myself, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin.

Romans 11:2 · BSB

God did not reject His people, whom He foreknew. Do you not know what the Scripture says about Elijah, how he appealed to God against Israel:

Romans 11:28 · BSB

Regarding the gospel, they are enemies on your account; but regarding election, they are loved on account of the patriarchs.

Romans 11:29 · BSB

For God’s gifts and His call are irrevocable.

“because”

Romans 9:4 Psalm 78:4–7 2 Timothy 3:15–17 2 Peter 1:19–21 Romans 2:18 Isaiah 8:20

Romans 9:4 · BSB

the people of Israel. Theirs is the adoption as sons; theirs the divine glory and the covenants; theirs the giving of the law, the temple worship, and the promises.

Psalm 78:4–7 · BSB

We will not hide them from their children but will declare to the next generation the praises of the LORD and His might and the wonders He has performed.

2 Timothy 3:15–17 · BSB

From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

2 Peter 1:19–21 · BSB

We also have the word of the prophets as confirmed beyond doubt. And you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.

Romans 2:18 · BSB

if you know His will and approve of what is superior because you are instructed by the law;

Isaiah 8:20 · BSB

To the law and to the testimony! If they do not speak according to this word, they have no light of dawn.

“committed”

1 Corinthians 9:17 2 Corinthians 5:19 Galatians 2:7 1 Timothy 6:20

1 Corinthians 9:17 · BSB

If my preaching is voluntary, I have a reward. But if it is not voluntary, I am still entrusted with a responsibility.

2 Corinthians 5:19 · BSB

that God was reconciling the world to Himself in Christ, not counting men’s trespasses against them. And He has committed to us the message of reconciliation.

Galatians 2:7 · BSB

On the contrary, they saw that I had been entrusted to preach the gospel to the uncircumcised, just as Peter had been to the circumcised.

1 Timothy 6:20 · BSB

O Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you. Avoid irreverent, empty chatter and the opposing arguments of so-called “knowledge,”

“the oracles”

Acts 7:38 Hebrews 5:12 1 Peter 4:11 Revelation 22:6 Romans 1:2 Daniel 10:21

Acts 7:38 · BSB

He was in the assembly in the wilderness with the angel who spoke to him on Mount Sinai, and with our fathers. And he received living words to pass on to us.

Hebrews 5:12 · BSB

Although by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to reteach you the basic principles of God’s word. You need milk, not solid food!

1 Peter 4:11 · BSB

If anyone speaks, he should speak as one conveying the words of God. If anyone serves, he should serve with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory…

Revelation 22:6 · BSB

Then the angel said to me, “These words are faithful and true. The Lord, the God of the spirits of the prophets, has sent His angel to show His servants what must soon take place.”

Romans 1:2 · BSB

the gospel He promised beforehand through His prophets in the Holy Scriptures,

Daniel 10:21 · BSB

But first I will tell you what is inscribed in the Book of Truth. Yet no one has the courage to support me against these, except Michael your prince.

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

In context

1What, then, is the advantage of being a Jew? Or what is the value of circumcision?

3What if some did not have faith? Will their lack of faith nullify God’s faithfulness?

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