Parallel Verses

Holman Bible

Considerable in every way. First, they were entrusted with the spoken words of God.

New American Standard Bible

Great in every respect. First of all, that they were entrusted with the oracles of God.

King James Version

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

International Standard Version

There are all kinds of advantages! First of all, the Jews have been entrusted with the utterances of God.

A Conservative Version

Much every way. First, because they were indeed entrusted with the oracles of God.

American Standard Version

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

Amplified

Great in every respect. To begin with, the Jews were entrusted with the oracles of God [His very words].

An Understandable Version

Much in every way! First of all, the Jews were entrusted with the messages of God [i.e., their prophets received divine revelations].

Anderson New Testament

Much in every respect; but chiefly that the oracles of God were intrusted to them.

Bible in Basic English

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

Common New Testament

Much in every way! To begin with, they are entrusted with the oracles of God.

Daniel Mace New Testament

much every way: chiefly, because they were intrusted with the oracles of God.

Darby Translation

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

Godbey New Testament

Much every way. For indeed, in the first place, the oracles of God were committed unto them.

Goodspeed New Testament

A great deal, from every point of view. In the first place, the Jews were intrusted with the utterances of God.

John Wesley New Testament

Much every way; chiefly in that they were intrusted with the oracles of God.

Julia Smith Translation

Much according to every manner: for truly first were they trusted with the oracles of God.

King James 2000

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

Lexham Expanded Bible

Much in every way. For first, that they were entrusted with the oracles of God.

Modern King James verseion

Much, by every way! Chiefly, indeed, because they were entrusted with the oracles of God.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

Surely, very much. First: unto them was committed the word of God.

Moffatt New Testament

Much in every way. This to begin with ??Jews were entrusted with the scriptures of God.

Montgomery New Testament

Much in every way. First of all, because to them were entrusted the oracles of God.

NET Bible

Actually, there are many advantages. First of all, the Jews were entrusted with the oracles of God.

New Heart English Bible

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

Noyes New Testament

Great, every way. In the first place, because they were entrusted with the oracles of God.

Sawyer New Testament

Much in every way. For first, indeed, that they were entrusted with the oracles of God.

The Emphasized Bible

Much, every way: - First, indeed, that they were entrusted with the oracles of God.

Thomas Haweis New Testament

Much in every view: the principal one indeed is, that the oracles of God were entrusted to them.

Twentieth Century New Testament

Great in every way. First of all, because the Jews were entrusted with God's utterances.

Webster

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

Weymouth New Testament

The privilege is great from every point of view. First of all, because the Jews were entrusted with God's truth.

Williams New Testament

They are great from every point of view. In the first place, the Jews are entrusted with the utterances of God.

World English Bible

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

Worrell New Testament

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

Worsley New Testament

Much, every way: chiefly, because they were intrusted with the oracles of God.

Youngs Literal Translation

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

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
πολύς πολλός 
Polus 
Usage: 292

πᾶς 
Pas 
Usage: 704

way
τρόπος 
Tropos 
as Trans, even as 9 9, way, means, even as 9, in like manner as 9, manner, conversation
Usage: 11

πρῶτον 
Proton 
first, at the first Trans, first of all,
Usage: 40

ὅτι 
Hoti 
Usage: 764

πιστεύω 
Pisteuo 
Usage: 163

the oracles
λόγιον 
Logion 
Usage: 4

Devotionals

Devotionals about Romans 3:2

Images Romans 3:2

Prayers for Romans 3:2

Context Readings

Jews Still Have An Advantage

1 So what advantage does the Jew have? Or what is the benefit of circumcision? 2 Considerable in every way. First, they were entrusted with the spoken words of God. 3 What then? If some did not believe, will their unbelief cancel God’s faithfulness?


Cross References

Acts 7:38

He is the one who was in the congregation in the wilderness together with the angel who spoke to him on Mount Sinai, and with our ancestors. He received living oracles to give to us.

Psalm 147:19-20

He declares His word to Jacob,
His statutes and judgments to Israel.

Romans 9:4

They are Israelites, and to them belong the adoption, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the law, the temple service, and the promises.

Hebrews 5:12

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

1 Peter 4:11

If anyone speaks, it should be as one who speaks God’s words; if anyone serves, it should be from the strength God provides, so that God may be glorified through Jesus Christ in everything. To Him belong the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.

Deuteronomy 4:7-8

For what great nation is there that has a god near to it as the Lord our God is to us whenever we call to Him?

Nehemiah 9:13-14

You came down on Mount Sinai,
and spoke to them from heaven.
You gave them impartial ordinances, reliable instructions,
and good statutes and commands.

Psalm 78:4-7

We must not hide them from their children,
but must tell a future generation
the praises of the Lord,
His might, and the wonderful works
He has performed.

Psalm 119:140

Your word is completely pure,
and Your servant loves it.

Isaiah 8:20

To the law and to the testimony! If they do not speak according to this word, there will be no dawn for them.

Ezekiel 20:11-12

Then I gave them My statutes and explained My ordinances to them—the person who does them will live by them.

Daniel 10:21

No one has the courage to support me against them except Michael, your prince. However, I will tell you what is recorded in the book of truth.

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Luke 16:29-31

“But Abraham said, ‘They have Moses and the prophets; they should listen to them.’

John 5:39

You pore over the Scriptures because you think you have eternal life in them, yet they testify about Me.

Romans 1:2

which He promised long ago through His prophets in the Holy Scriptures—

Romans 2:18

know His will, and approve the things that are superior, being instructed from the law,

Romans 3:3

What then? If some did not believe, will their unbelief cancel God’s faithfulness?

Romans 11:1-2

I ask, then, has God rejected His people? Absolutely not! For I too am an Israelite, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin.

Romans 11:15-23

For if their rejection brings reconciliation to the world, what will their acceptance mean but life from the dead?

Romans 11:28-29

Regarding the gospel, they are enemies for your advantage, but regarding election, they are loved because of the patriarchs,

1 Corinthians 9:17

For if I do this willingly, I have a reward, but if unwillingly, I am entrusted with a stewardship.

2 Corinthians 5:19

That is, in Christ, God was reconciling the world to Himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and He has committed the message of reconciliation to us.

Galatians 2:7

On the contrary, they saw that I had been entrusted with the gospel for the uncircumcised, just as Peter was for the circumcised,

1 Timothy 6:20

Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you, avoiding irreverent, empty speech and contradictions from the “knowledge” that falsely bears that name.

2 Timothy 3:15-17

and you know that from childhood you have known the sacred Scriptures, which are able to give you wisdom for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

2 Peter 1:19-21

So we have the prophetic word strongly confirmed. You will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp shining in a dismal place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.

Revelation 19:10

Then I fell at his feet to worship him, but he said to me, “Don’t do that! I am a fellow slave with you and your brothers who have the testimony about Jesus. Worship God, because the testimony about Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.”

Revelation 22:6

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

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