Parallel Verses

International Standard Version

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

Holman Bible

Considerable in every way. First, they were entrusted with the spoken words 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 What advantage, then, does the Jew have, or what value is there in circumcision? 2 There are all kinds of advantages! First of all, the Jews have been entrusted with the utterances of God. 3 What if some of the Jews were unfaithful? Their unfaithfulness cannot cancel God's faithfulness, can it?


Cross References

Acts 7:38

This Moses is the one who was in the assembly in the wilderness with the angel who spoke to him on Mount Sinai and to our ancestors. He received living truths to give to us,

Psalm 147:19-20

He declares his words to Jacob, his statutes and decrees to Israel.

Romans 9:4

who are Israelis. To them belong the adoption, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the Law, the worship, and the promises.

Hebrews 5:12

In fact, though by now you should be teachers, you still need someone to teach you the basic truths of God's word. You have become people who need milk instead of solid food.

1 Peter 4:11

Whoever speaks must speak God's words. Whoever serves must serve with the strength that God supplies, so that in every way God may be glorified through Jesus, the Messiah. Glory and power belong to him forever and ever! Amen.

Deuteronomy 4:7-8

For what great nation has a god so near like the LORD our God whenever we call on him?

Nehemiah 9:13-14

"You also came down to Mount Sinai, spoke with them from heaven, and gave them impartial regulations, true laws, statutes, and good commands.

Psalm 78:4-7

We will not withhold them from their descendants; we'll declare to the next generation the praises of the LORD his might and awesome deeds that he has performed.

Psalm 119:140

Your word is very pure, and your servant loves it.

Isaiah 8:20

for instruction and for testimony? Surely they are speaking like this because the truth hasn't dawned on them.

Ezekiel 20:11-12

where I gave them my statutes and revealed my ordinances to them, which if a person observes, he'll live by them.

Daniel 10:21

I'll inform you about what has been recorded in the Book of Truth. No one stands firmly with me against these opponents, except Michael your prince.

Luke 16:29-31

"Abraham said, "They have Moses and the Prophets. They should listen to them!'

John 5:39

You examine the Scriptures carefully because you suppose that in them you have eternal life. Yet they testify about me.

Romans 1:2

which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures

Romans 2:18

and know his will, and approve of what is best because you have been instructed in the Law;

Romans 3:3

What if some of the Jews were unfaithful? Their unfaithfulness cannot cancel God's faithfulness, can it?

Romans 11:1-2

So I ask, "God has not rejected his people, has he?" Of course not! I am an Israeli myself, a descendant of Abraham from the tribe of Benjamin.

Romans 11:15-23

For if their rejection results in reconciliation of the world, what will their acceptance bring but life from the dead?

Romans 11:28-29

As far as the gospel is concerned, they are enemies for your sake, but as far as election is concerned, they are loved for the sake of their ancestors.

1 Corinthians 9:17

For if I preach voluntarily, I get a reward, but if I am unwilling to do it, I am still entrusted with that obligation.

2 Corinthians 5:19

for through the Messiah, God was reconciling the world to himself by not counting their sins against them. He has committed his message of reconciliation to us.

Galatians 2:7

In fact, they saw that I had been entrusted with the gospel for the uncircumcised, just as Peter had been entrusted with the gospel for the circumcised.

1 Timothy 6:20

Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you. Avoid the pointless discussions and contradictions of what is falsely called knowledge.

2 Timothy 3:15-17

From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures that are able to give you the wisdom you need for salvation through faith in the Messiah Jesus.

2 Peter 1:19-21

Therefore we regard the message of the prophets as confirmed beyond doubt, and you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp that is shining in a gloomy place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.

Revelation 19:10

I bowed down at his feet to worship him, but he told me, "Don't do that! I am a fellow servant with you and with your brothers who rely on what Jesus is saying. Worship God, because what Jesus is saying is the spirit of prophecy!"

Revelation 22:6

He told me, "These words are trustworthy and true. The Lord God of the spirits and of the prophets has sent his messenger to show his servants the things that must happen soon."

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