Romans 3:9 “What then? Are we any better? Not at all. For we have already made the…”

Romans 3:9

What then? Are we any better? Not at all. For we have already made the charge that Jews and Greeks alike are all under sin.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

What then? are we better than they? No, in no wise: for we have before proved both Jews and Gentiles, that they are all under sin;

World English Bible

What then? Are we better than they? No, in no way. For we previously warned both Jews and Greeks that they are all under sin.

American Standard Version

What then? are we better than they? No, in no wise: for we before laid to the charge both of Jews and Greeks, that they are all under sin;

Geneva Bible 1599

What then? are we more excellent? No, in no wise: for we haue alreadie prooued, that all, both Iewes and Gentiles are vnder sinne,

Darby Translation

What then? are we better? No, in no wise: for we have before charged both Jews and Greeks with being all under sin:

Young's Literal Translation

What, then? are we better? not at all! for we did before charge both Jews and Greeks with being all under sin,

Bible in Basic English

What then? are we worse off than they? In no way: because we have before made it clear that Jews as well as Greeks are all under the power of sin;

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Cross references

“what then”

Romans 6:15 Romans 3:5 Romans 11:7 1 Corinthians 14:15 Philippians 1:18 1 Corinthians 10:19

Romans 6:15 · BSB

What then? Shall we sin because we are not under law, but under grace? Certainly not!

Romans 3:5 · BSB

But if our unrighteousness highlights the righteousness of God, what shall we say? That God is unjust to inflict His wrath on us? I am speaking in human terms.

Romans 11:7 · BSB

What then? What Israel was seeking, it failed to obtain, but the elect did. The others were hardened,

1 Corinthians 14:15 · BSB

What then shall I do? I will pray with my spirit, but I will also pray with my mind. I will sing with my spirit, but I will also sing with my mind.

Philippians 1:18 · BSB

What then is the issue? Just this: that in every way, whether by false motives or true, Christ is preached. And in this I rejoice. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice,

1 Corinthians 10:19 · BSB

Am I suggesting, then, that food sacrificed to an idol is anything, or that an idol is anything?

“are we”

Isaiah 65:5 Luke 7:39 Luke 18:9–14 1 Corinthians 4:7 Romans 3:22 Romans 3:23

Isaiah 65:5 · BSB

They say, ‘Keep to yourself; do not come near me, for I am holier than you!’ Such people are smoke in My nostrils, a fire that burns all day long.

Luke 7:39 · BSB

When the Pharisee who had invited Jesus saw this, he said to himself, “If this man were a prophet, He would know who this is and what kind of woman is touching Him—for she is a sinner!”

Luke 18:9–14 · BSB

To some who trusted in their own righteousness and viewed others with contempt, He also told this parable:

1 Corinthians 4:7 · BSB

For who makes you so superior? What do you have that you did not receive? And if you did receive it, why do you boast as though you did not?

Romans 3:22 · BSB

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

Romans 3:23 · BSB

for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,

“proved”

Romans 1:28–32 Romans 2:1–16

Romans 1:28–32 · BSB

Furthermore, since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, He gave them up to a depraved mind, to do what ought not to be done.

Romans 2:1–16 · BSB

You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on another. For on whatever grounds you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things.

“that they”

Galatians 3:22 Galatians 3:10

Galatians 3:22 · BSB

But the Scripture pronounces all things confined by sin, so that by faith in Jesus Christ the promise might be given to those who believe.

Galatians 3:10 · BSB

All who rely on works of the law are under a curse. For it is written: “Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the Law.”

Also

Romans 11:32 Romans 3:19 Romans 1:18–2:29

Romans 11:32 · BSB

For God has consigned everyone to disobedience so that He may have mercy on everyone.

Romans 3:19 · BSB

Now we know that whatever the law says, it says to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be silenced and the whole world held accountable to God.

Romans 1:18–2:29 · BSB

The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness.

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

In context

8Why not say, as some slanderously claim that we say, “Let us do evil that good may result”? Their condemnation is deserved!

10As it is written: “There is no one righteous, not even one.

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