Romans 3:1
American King James What advantage then has the Jew? or what profit is there of circumcision?
American Standard Version What advantage then hath the Jew? or what is the profit of circumcision?
King James What advantage then hath the Jew? or what profit is there of circumcision?
World English Bible Then what advantage does the Jew have? Or what is the profit of circumcision?
Romans 3:2
American King James Much every way: chiefly, because that to them were committed the oracles of God.
American Standard Version Much every way: first of all, that they were intrusted with the oracles of God.
King James Much every way: chiefly, because that unto them were committed the oracles of God.
World English Bible Much in every way! Because first of all, they were entrusted with the revelations of God.
Romans 3:3
American King James For what if some did not believe? shall their unbelief make the faith of God without effect?
American Standard Version For what if some were without faith? shall their want of faith make of none effect the faithfulness of God?
King James For what if some did not believe? shall their unbelief make the faith of God without effect?
World English Bible For what if some were without faith? Will their lack of faith nullify the faithfulness of God?
Romans 3:4
American King James God forbid: yes, let God be true, but every man a liar; as it is written, That you might be justified in your sayings, and might overcome when you are judged.
American Standard Version God forbid: yea, let God be found true, but every man a liar; as it is written, That thou mightest be justified in thy words, And mightest prevail when thou comest into judgment.
King James God forbid: yea, let God be true, but every man a liar; as it is written, That thou mightest be justified in thy sayings, and mightest overcome when thou art judged.
World English Bible May it never be! Yes, let God be found true, but every man a liar. As it is written, “that you might be justified in your words, and might prevail when you come into judgment.”
Romans 3:5
American King James But if our unrighteousness commend the righteousness of God, what shall we say? Is God unrighteous who takes vengeance? (I speak as a man)
American Standard Version But if our righteousness commendeth the righteousness of God, what shall we say? Is God unrighteous who visiteth with wrath? (I speak after the manner of men.)
King James But if our unrighteousness commend the righteousness of God, what shall we say? Is God unrighteous who taketh vengeance? (I speak as a man)
World English Bible But if our unrighteousness commends the righteousness of God, what will we say? Is God unrighteous who inflicts wrath? I speak like men do.
Romans 3:6
American King James God forbid: for then how shall God judge the world?
American Standard Version God forbid: for then how shall God judge the world?
King James God forbid: for then how shall God judge the world?
World English Bible May it never be! For then how will God judge the world?
Romans 3:7
American King James For if the truth of God has more abounded through my lie to his glory; why yet am I also judged as a sinner?
American Standard Version But if the truth of God through my lie abounded unto his glory, why am I also still judged as a sinner?
King James For if the truth of God hath more abounded through my lie unto his glory; why yet am I also judged as a sinner?
World English Bible For if the truth of God through my lie abounded to his glory, why am I also still judged as a sinner?
Romans 3:8
American King James And not rather, (as we be slanderously reported, and as some affirm that we say,) Let us do evil, that good may come? whose damnation is just.
American Standard Version and why not (as we are slanderously reported, and as some affirm that we say), Let us do evil, that good may come? whose condemnation is just.
King James And not rather, (as we be slanderously reported, and as some affirm that we say,) Let us do evil, that good may come? whose damnation is just.
World English Bible Why not (as we are slanderously reported, and as some affirm that we say), “Let’s do evil, that good may come?” Those who say so are justly condemned.
Romans 3:9
American King James 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;
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;
King James 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;
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.
Romans 3:10
American King James As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:
American Standard Version as it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one;
King James As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:
World English Bible As it is written, “There is no one righteous; no, not one.
Romans 3:11
American King James There is none that understands, there is none that seeks after God.
American Standard Version There is none that understandeth, There is none that seeketh after God;
King James There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God.
World English Bible There is no one who understands. There is no one who seeks after God.
Romans 3:12
American King James They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; there is none that does good, no, not one.
American Standard Version They have all turned aside, they are together become unprofitable; There is none that doeth good, no, not, so much as one:
King James They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; there is none that doeth good, no, not one.
World English Bible They have all turned away. They have together become unprofitable. There is no one who does good, no, not so much as one.”
Romans 3:13
American King James Their throat is an open sepulcher; with their tongues they have used deceit; the poison of asps is under their lips:
American Standard Version Their throat is an open sepulchre; With their tongues they have used deceit: The poison of asps is under their lips:
King James Their throat is an open sepulchre; with their tongues they have used deceit; the poison of asps is under their lips:
World English Bible “Their throat is an open tomb. With their tongues they have used deceit.” “The poison of vipers is under their lips.”
Romans 3:14
American King James Whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness:
American Standard Version Whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness:
King James Whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness:
World English Bible “Their mouth is full of cursing and bitterness.”
Romans 3:15
American King James Their feet are swift to shed blood:
American Standard Version Their feet are swift to shed blood;
King James Their feet are swift to shed blood:
World English Bible “Their feet are swift to shed blood.
Romans 3:16
American King James Destruction and misery are in their ways:
American Standard Version Destruction and misery are in their ways;
King James Destruction and misery are in their ways:
World English Bible Destruction and misery are in their ways.
Romans 3:17
American King James And the way of peace have they not known:
American Standard Version And the way of peace have they not known:
King James And the way of peace have they not known:
World English Bible The way of peace, they haven’t known.”
Romans 3:18
American King James There is no fear of God before their eyes.
American Standard Version There is no fear of God before their eyes.
King James There is no fear of God before their eyes.
World English Bible “There is no fear of God before their eyes.”
Romans 3:19
American King James Now we know that what things soever the law said, it said to them who are under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God.
American Standard Version Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it speaketh to them that are under the law; that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may be brought under the judgment of God:
King James Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God.
World English Bible Now we know that whatever things the law says, it speaks to those who are under the law, that every mouth may be closed, and all the world may be brought under the judgment of God.
Romans 3:20
American King James Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.
American Standard Version because by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified in his sight; for through the law `cometh' the knowledge of sin.
King James Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.
World English Bible Because by the works of the law, no flesh will be justified in his sight; for through the law comes the knowledge of sin.
Romans 3:21
American King James But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets;
American Standard Version But now apart from the law a righteousness of God hath been manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets;
King James But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets;
World English Bible But now apart from the law, a righteousness of God has been revealed, being testified by the law and the prophets;
Romans 3:22
American King James Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ to all and on all them that believe: for there is no difference:
American Standard Version even the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ unto all them that believe; for there is no distinction;
King James Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference:
World English Bible even the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ to all and on all those who believe. For there is no distinction,
Romans 3:23
American King James For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
American Standard Version for all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God;
King James For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
World English Bible for all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God;
Romans 3:24
American King James Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:
American Standard Version being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:
King James Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:
World English Bible being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus,
Romans 3:25
American King James Whom God has set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;
American Standard Version whom God set forth `to be' a propitiation, through faith, in his blood, to show his righteousness because of the passing over of the sins done aforetime, in the forbearance of God;
King James Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;
World English Bible whom God sent to be an atoning sacrifice through faith in his blood, for a demonstration of his righteousness through the passing over of prior sins, in God’s forbearance;
Romans 3:26
American King James To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believes in Jesus.
American Standard Version for the showing, `I say', of his righteousness at this present season: that he might himself be just, and the justifier of him that hath faith in Jesus.
King James To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus.
World English Bible to demonstrate his righteousness at this present time, that he might himself be just and the justifier of him who has faith in Jesus.
Romans 3:27
American King James Where is boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? of works? No: but by the law of faith.
American Standard Version Where then is the glorying? It is excluded. By what manner of law? of works? Nay: but by a law of faith.
King James Where is boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? of works? Nay: but by the law of faith.
World English Bible Where then is the boasting? It is excluded. By what kind of law? Of works? No, but by a law of faith.
Romans 3:28
American King James Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.
American Standard Version We reckon therefore that a man is justified by faith apart from the works of the law.
King James Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.
World English Bible We maintain therefore that a man is justified by faith apart from the works of the law.
Romans 3:29
American King James Is he the God of the Jews only? is he not also of the Gentiles? Yes, of the Gentiles also:
American Standard Version Or is God `the God' of Jews only? is he not `the God' of Gentiles also? Yea, of Gentiles also:
King James Is he the God of the Jews only? is he not also of the Gentiles? Yes, of the Gentiles also:
World English Bible Or is God the God of Jews only? Isn’t he the God of Gentiles also? Yes, of Gentiles also,
Romans 3:30
American King James Seeing it is one God, which shall justify the circumcision by faith, and uncircumcision through faith.
American Standard Version if so be that God is one, and he shall justify the circumcision by faith, and the uncircumcision through faith.
King James Seeing it is one God, which shall justify the circumcision by faith, and uncircumcision through faith.
World English Bible since indeed there is one God who will justify the circumcised by faith and the uncircumcised through faith.
Romans 3:31
American King James Do we then make void the law through faith? God forbid: yes, we establish the law.
American Standard Version Do we then make the law of none effect through faith? God forbid: nay, we establish the law.
King James Do we then make void the law through faith? God forbid: yea, we establish the law.
World English Bible Do we then nullify the law through faith? May it never be! No, we establish the law.