Parallel Verses
Amplified
Well then, are we [Jews] better off than they? Not at all; for we have already charged that both Jews and Greeks (Gentiles) are under the control of sin and subject to its power.
New American Standard Bible
What then?
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;
Holman Bible
What then? Are we any better?
International Standard Version
What, then, does this mean? Are we Jews any better off? Not at all! For we have already accused everyone, both Jews and Greeks, of being under the power of sin.
A Conservative Version
What then? Are we better? Not at all. For we already charged both Jews and Greeks to all be 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;
An Understandable Version
What then? Are we [Jews] any better off [than those Gentiles]? No, not at all, for we have already charged that both Jews and Greeks [i.e., Gentiles] alike are under [the power of] sin,
Anderson New Testament
What then? Do we, Jews, excel? Not at all: for we have already convicted all, both Jews and Greeks, of being 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;
Common New Testament
What then? Are we Jews any better off? Certainly not; for we have already charged that all men, both Jews and Greeks, are under the power of sin.
Daniel Mace New Testament
"how then are we better than they?" why, not at all: for we have already convicted both Jews and Gentiles, of being all under the guilt of sin.
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:
Godbey New Testament
Then what? are we the better? By no means: for we have proven already that both Jews and Greeks are all under sin;
Goodspeed New Testament
What does this mean? Are we Jews at a disadvantage? Not at all. We have already charged Jews and Greeks all alike with being under the control of sin.
John Wesley New Testament
What then? Are we better than they? In no wise: for we have before proved all, both Jews and Gentiles, to be under sin.
Julia Smith Translation
What advantage therefore have we? Not in any way: for we before accused both Jews and Greeks, all to be under sin.
King James 2000
What then? are we better than they? No, in no way: for we have before proved both Jews and Greeks, that they are all under sin;
Lexham Expanded Bible
What then? Do we have an advantage? Not at all. For we have already charged both Jews and Greeks are all under sin,
Modern King James verseion
What then? Do we excel? No, in no way; for we have before charged both Jews and Greeks all with being under sin,
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
What say we then? Are we better than they? No, in no wise. For we have already proved how that both Jews and gentiles are all under sin,
Moffatt New Testament
Well now, are we Jews in a better position? Not at all. I have already charged all, Jews as well as Greeks, with being under sin ??10 as it is written, None is righteous, no, not one;
Montgomery New Testament
What then? Are we Jews in a better position? Not at all, for I have already charged all, both Jews and Gentiles, with being under sin.
NET Bible
What then? Are we better off? Certainly not, for we have already charged that Jews and Greeks alike are all under sin,
New Heart 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.
Noyes New Testament
What then? Are we better than others? By no means! For we have already brought a charge both against Jews and Greeks, that they are all under sin.
Sawyer New Testament
What defense then have we? None at all; for we before asserted that both Jews and Greeks are all under sin,
The Emphasized Bible
What then? do we screen ourselves? Not at all! For we have before accused both Jews and Greeks of being, all under sin;
Thomas Haweis New Testament
What then? have we pre-eminence? Not at all: for we have before proved that both the Jews and Greeks are all under sin;
Twentieth Century New Testament
What follows, then? Are we Jews in any way superior to others? Not at all. Our indictment against both Jews and Greeks was that all alike were in subjection to sin.
Webster
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;
Weymouth New Testament
What then? Are we Jews more highly estimated than they? Not in the least; for we have already charged all Jews and Gentiles alike with being in thraldom to sin.
Williams New Testament
What is our conclusion then? Is it that we Jews are better than they? Not at all! For we have already charged that Jews and Greeks alike are all under the sway of 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.
Worrell New Testament
What, then? Are we better than they? Not at all; for we before charged that both Jews and Greeks are all under sin;
Worsley New Testament
"What then are we the better?" Not at all, in point of justification; for we have before proved that both Jews and Gentiles are all under sin: as it is written,
Youngs Literal Translation
What, then? are we better? not at all! for we did before charge both Jews and Greeks with being all under sin,
Themes
Bigotry » Paul's argument against
Gentiles » Comprehend all nations except the jews
Gentiles/heathen » Gentiles being under sin
Greece » Inhabitants of » Called "gentiles" (non-jews)
Israel/jews » Jews being under sin
The law of God » All men have transgressed
Sin » There not being a single person who does not sin
The fruit of righteousness » Those that do not do righteousness
Interlinear
References
Morish
Word Count of 37 Translations in Romans 3:9
Images Romans 3:9
Prayers for Romans 3:9
Verse Info
Context Readings
Crowds By The Sea
8
And why not say, (as some slanderously report and claim that we teach) “Let us do evil so that good may come of it”? Their condemnation [by God] is just.
9 Well then, are we [Jews] better off than they? Not at all; for we have already charged that both Jews and Greeks (Gentiles) are under the control of sin and subject to its power.
10
As it is written and forever remains written,
Cross References
Galatians 3:22
But the Scripture has imprisoned
Romans 3:19
Now we know that whatever the Law [of Moses] says, it speaks to those who are under the Law, so that [the excuses of] every mouth may be silenced [from protesting] and that all the world may be held accountable to God [and subject to His judgment].
Isaiah 65:5
Who say, ‘Keep to yourself, do not come near me,
For I
These [people] are smoke in My nostrils,
A fire that burns all the day.
Luke 7:39
Now when [Simon] the Pharisee who had invited Him saw this, he said to himself, “If this Man were a prophet He would know who and what sort of woman this is who is touching Him, that she is a [notorious] sinner [an outcast, devoted to sin].”
Luke 18:9-14
He also told this parable to some people who trusted in themselves and were confident that they were righteous [posing outwardly as upright and in right standing with God], and who viewed others with contempt:
Romans 1:18-29
For [God does not overlook sin and] the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who in their wickedness suppress and stifle the truth,
Romans 3:5
But if our unrighteousness demonstrates the righteousness of God, what shall we say? God is not wrong to inflict His wrath [on us], is He? (I am speaking in purely human terms.)
Romans 3:22-23
This righteousness of God comes through faith in Jesus Christ for all those [Jew or Gentile] who believe [and trust in Him and acknowledge Him as God’s Son]. There is no distinction,
Romans 6:15
What then [are we to conclude]? Shall we sin because we are not under Law, but under [God’s] grace? Certainly not!
Romans 11:7
What then? Israel failed to obtain what it was seeking [that is, God’s favor by obedience to the Law], but the elect [those chosen few] obtained it, while the rest of them became hardened and callously indifferent;
Romans 11:32
For God has imprisoned all in disobedience so that He may show mercy to all [Jew and Gentile alike].
1 Corinthians 4:7
For who regards you as superior or what sets you apart as special? What do you have that you did not receive [from another]? And if in fact you received it [from God or someone else], why do you boast as if you had not received it [but had gained it by yourself]?
1 Corinthians 10:19
What do I mean then? That a thing offered to idols is anything [special or changed simply because it is offered], or that an idol is anything?
1 Corinthians 14:15
Then what am I to do? I will pray with the
Galatians 3:10
For all who depend on the Law [seeking justification and salvation by obedience to the Law and the observance of rituals] are under a curse; for it is written, “Cursed (condemned to destruction) is everyone who does not abide by all things written in the book of the law, so as to practice them.”
Philippians 1:18
What then [does it matter]? So long as in every way, whether in pretense [for self-promotion] or in all honesty [to spread the truth], Christ is being preached; and in this I rejoice.
Yes, and I will rejoice [later as well],