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Romans 3:9

Romans 3:9
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;

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

As it is written, there is none righteous, no, not one. The several passages cited here, and in some following verses, are taken out of the Psalms and Isaiah; and are brought to prove, not only that…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

What then? - This is another remark supposed to be made by a Jewish objector. “What follows? or are we to infer that we are better than others? Are we better than they? - Are we Jews better than the…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Jew. What then? - After all, have not we Jews a better claim to the privileges of the kingdom of God than the Gentiles have?

Apostle. No, in no wise - For I have already proved that both Jews and…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Romans 3:1-18

I. Here the apostle answers several objections, which might be made, to clear his way. No truth so plain and evident but wicked wits and corrupt carnal hearts will have something to say against it;…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Man universally and fatally guilty: no hope in human merit. This with special reference to Jewish prejudice

9. What then? are we better? i.e., probably, "we Jews." The effect of the last passage has…