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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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…
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…
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…
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;…
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…
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