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Romans 3:23 - Meaning and Application
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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition
" for all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God; "
Romans 3:23
Verse in Context
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21 But now apart from the law, a righteousness of God has been revealed, being testified by the law and the prophets;
22 even the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ to all and on all those who believe. For there is no distinction,
23 for all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God;
24 being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus,
25 whom God sent to be an atoning sacrifice through faith in his blood, for a demonstration of his righteousness through the passing over of prior sins, in God’s forbearance;
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Romans 3:1
"Then what advantage does the Jew have? Or what is the profit of circumcision?"
Romans 3:2
"Much in every way! Because first of all, they were entrusted with the revelations of God."
Romans 3:3
"For what if some were without faith? Will their lack of faith nullify the faithfulness of God?"
Romans 3:4
"May it never be! Yes, let God be found true, but every man a liar. As it is written, “that you might be justified in your words, and might prevail when you come into judgment.”"
Romans 3:5
"But if our unrighteousness commends the righteousness of God, what will we say? Is God unrighteous who inflicts wrath? I speak like men do."
Romans 3:6
"May it never be! For then how will God judge the world?"
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