New International Versionsince there is only one God, who will justify the circumcised by faith and the uncircumcised through that same faith.
New Living TranslationThere is only one God, and he makes people right with himself only by faith, whether they are Jews or Gentiles.
English Standard Versionsince God is one—who will justify the circumcised by faith and the uncircumcised through faith.
Berean Standard Biblesince there is only one God, who will justify the circumcised by faith and the uncircumcised through that same faith.
Berean Literal Biblesince indeed God is the One who will justify the circumcision by faith and the uncircumcision through the same faith.
King James BibleSeeing it is one God, which shall justify the circumcision by faith, and uncircumcision through faith.
New King James Versionsince there is one God who will justify the circumcised by faith and the uncircumcised through faith.
New American Standard Biblesince indeed God who will justify the circumcised by faith and the uncircumcised through faith is one.
NASB 1995since indeed God who will justify the circumcised by faith and the uncircumcised through faith is one.
NASB 1977since indeed God who will justify the circumcised by faith and the uncircumcised through faith is one.
Legacy Standard Biblesince indeed God, who will justify the circumcised by faith and the uncircumcised through that faith, is one.
Amplified Biblesince indeed it is one [and the same] God who will justify the circumcised by faith [which began with Abraham] and the uncircumcised through [their newly acquired] faith.
Christian Standard Biblesince there is one God who will justify the circumcised by faith and the uncircumcised through faith.
Holman Christian Standard Biblesince there is one God who will justify the circumcised by faith and the uncircumcised through faith.
American Standard Versionif so be that God is one, and he shall justify the circumcision by faith, and the uncircumcision through faith.
Contemporary English VersionThere is only one God, and he accepts Gentiles as well as Jews, simply because of their faith.
English Revised Versionif so be that God is one, and he shall justify the circumcision by faith, and the uncircumcision through faith.
GOD'S WORD® Translationsince it is the same God who approves circumcised people by faith and uncircumcised people through this same faith.
Good News TranslationGod is one, and he will put the Jews right with himself on the basis of their faith, and will put the Gentiles right through their faith.
International Standard Versionsince there is only one God who will justify the circumcised on the basis of faith and the uncircumcised by that same faith.
NET BibleSince God is one, he will justify the circumcised by faith and the uncircumcised through faith.
New Heart English Biblesince indeed there is one God who will justify the circumcised by faith, and the uncircumcised through faith.
Webster's Bible TranslationSeeing it is one God who will justify the circumcision by faith, and uncircumcision through faith.
Weymouth New Testamentunless you can deny that it is one and the same God who will pronounce the circumcised to be acquitted on the ground of faith, and the uncircumcised to be acquitted through the same faith. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Biblesince there is only one God, who will justify the circumcised by faith and the uncircumcised through that same faith.
World English Biblesince indeed there is one God who will justify the circumcised by faith and the uncircumcised through faith. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionYes, also of nations; since [there is] one God who will declare righteous circumcision by faith, and uncircumcision through faith.
Berean Literal Biblesince indeed God is the One who will justify the circumcision by faith and the uncircumcision through the same faith.
Young's Literal Translation yes, also of nations; since one is God who shall declare righteous the circumcision by faith, and the uncircumcision through the faith.
Smith's Literal TranslationSince one God, who will justify circumcision of faith, and uncircumcision by faith. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor it is one God, that justifieth circumcision by faith, and uncircumcision through faith.
Catholic Public Domain VersionFor One is the God who justifies circumcision by faith and uncircumcision through faith.
New American Biblefor God is one and will justify the circumcised on the basis of faith and the uncircumcised through faith.
New Revised Standard Versionsince God is one; and he will justify the circumcised on the ground of faith and the uncircumcised through that same faith. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBecause it is one God, who justifies the circumcision by faith, and uncircumcision by the same faith.
Aramaic Bible in Plain EnglishBecause God is One, who declares the circumcision righteous by faith and also the uncircumcision by faith. NT Translations Anderson New Testamentsince there is one God, who will justify the circumcision by faith, and the uncircumcision through the faith.
Godbey New Testamenttruly there is one God, who will justify the circumcision by faith, and the uncircumcision through faith.
Haweis New Testamentsince it is one God who will justify the circumcision by faith, and the uncircumcision through faith.
Mace New Testament
since it is one God, who will justify both the Jews and the Gentiles, through faith.
Weymouth New Testament
unless you can deny that it is one and the same God who will pronounce the circumcised to be acquitted on the ground of faith, and the uncircumcised to be acquitted through the same faith.
Worrell New Testament
if, indeed, God is One Who will justify the circumcision by faith, and the uncircumcision through faith.
Worsley New Testament
surely of the Gentiles also: seeingit is one God who will justify the circumcision by faith, and uncircumcisionalso through faith.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context Righteousness through Faith… 29Is God the God of Jews only? Is He not the God of Gentiles too? Yes, of Gentiles too, 30since there is onlyoneGod,whowill justifythe circumcisedbyfaithandthe uncircumcisedthroughthat samefaith.31Do we, then, nullify the law by this faith? Certainly not! Instead, we uphold the law.…
Cross References Galatians 3:28-29There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. / And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed and heirs according to the promise.
Ephesians 2:14-18For He Himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has torn down the dividing wall of hostility / by abolishing in His flesh the law of commandments and decrees. He did this to create in Himself one new man out of the two, thus making peace / and reconciling both of them to God in one body through the cross, by which He put to death their hostility. ...
Galatians 3:8The Scripture foresaw that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, and foretold the gospel to Abraham: “All nations will be blessed through you.”
Acts 15:9He made no distinction between us and them, for He cleansed their hearts by faith.
Romans 4:11-12And he received the sign of circumcision as a seal of the righteousness that he had by faith while he was still uncircumcised. So then, he is the father of all who believe but are not circumcised, in order that righteousness might be credited to them. / And he is also the father of the circumcised who not only are circumcised, but who also walk in the footsteps of the faith that our father Abraham had before he was circumcised.
Galatians 3:26-27You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. / For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.
1 Corinthians 12:13For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free, and we were all given one Spirit to drink.
Colossians 3:11Here there is no Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, or free, but Christ is all and is in all.
Galatians 5:6For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. What matters is faith expressing itself through love.
Romans 10:12-13For there is no difference between Jew and Greek: The same Lord is Lord of all, and gives richly to all who call on Him, / for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
Galatians 2:16know that a man is not justified by works of the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ. So we, too, have believed in Christ Jesus, that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by works of the law, because by works of the law no one will be justified.
Genesis 17:5No longer will you be called Abram, but your name will be Abraham, for I have made you a father of many nations.
Isaiah 45:22-25Turn to Me and be saved, all the ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is no other. / By Myself I have sworn; truth has gone out from My mouth, a word that will not be revoked: Every knee will bow before Me, every tongue will swear allegiance. / Surely they will say of Me, ‘In the LORD alone are righteousness and strength.’” All who rage against Him will come to Him and be put to shame. ...
Genesis 12:3I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you.”
Genesis 15:6Abram believed the LORD, and it was credited to him as righteousness.
Treasury of Scripture Seeing it is one God, which shall justify the circumcision by faith, and uncircumcision through faith. Romans 3:28
Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law. Romans 4:11,12
And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith whichhe had yet being uncircumcised: that he might be the father of all them that believe, though they be not circumcised; that righteousness might be imputed unto them also: … Romans 10:12,13
For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him… Jump to Previous AcquittedCircumcisedCircumcisionDeclareDenyFaithGroundIndeedJustifyNationsPronounceRighteousRighteousnessUncircumcisedUncircumcisionUnlessJump to Next AcquittedCircumcisedCircumcisionDeclareDenyFaithGroundIndeedJustifyNationsPronounceRighteousRighteousnessUncircumcisedUncircumcisionUnlessRomans 3 1.The Jews prerogative;3.which they have not lost;9.howbeit the law convinces them also of sin;20.therefore no one is justified by the law;28.but all, without difference, by faith, only;31.and yet the law is not abolished.since there is only one GodThis phrase emphasizes the monotheistic belief central to both Judaism and Christianity. The assertion of one God is foundational, contrasting with the polytheistic beliefs prevalent in the Roman Empire. This echoes the Shema from Deuteronomy 6:4, "Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one." It underscores the unity and universality of God, who is sovereign over all creation. This belief in one God is also a unifying factor between Jews and Gentiles, as it establishes a common ground for faith. who will justify the circumcised by faith
The "circumcised" refers to the Jews, who were given the covenant of circumcision as a sign of their unique relationship with God (Genesis 17:10-14). Justification by faith is a key theme in Paul's writings, particularly in Romans. It signifies being declared righteous before God, not through adherence to the Law, but through faith in Jesus Christ. This was a radical shift from the traditional Jewish understanding that emphasized the Law and works. Paul argues that Abraham, the father of the Jewish nation, was justified by faith before he was circumcised (Romans 4:9-12), setting a precedent for faith over works. and the uncircumcised through that same faith
The "uncircumcised" refers to the Gentiles, who were not part of the Jewish covenant community. Paul's message is revolutionary in that it extends the promise of justification to all people, regardless of ethnic or religious background. This inclusion of the Gentiles fulfills the prophecy that through Abraham's seed, all nations would be blessed (Genesis 12:3). The phrase "through that same faith" highlights the consistency of God's plan for salvation, which is accessible to everyone through faith in Jesus Christ. This reflects the early church's struggle and eventual acceptance of Gentiles as equal members of the Christian community, as seen in the Jerusalem Council (Acts 15). Persons / Places / Events 1. Paul the ApostleThe author of the Book of Romans, Paul was a key figure in the early Christian church, known for his missionary journeys and theological teachings. 2. The Roman ChurchThe recipients of the letter, consisting of both Jewish and Gentile believers, who were navigating the complexities of faith and law. 3. Jews (Circumcised)Refers to the Jewish people who were traditionally circumcised as a sign of their covenant with God. 4. Gentiles (Uncircumcised)Non-Jewish people who were not part of the original covenant community but were being brought into the faith through the gospel. 5. JustificationA key theological concept in Christianity, referring to being declared righteous before God. Teaching Points The Oneness of GodEmphasize the monotheistic belief that there is only one God, a foundational truth in both Judaism and Christianity. Reflect on how this oneness calls for unity among believers, transcending cultural and ethnic boundaries. Justification by FaithHighlight that justification is not based on works or ethnic identity but solely on faith in Jesus Christ. Encourage believers to rely on faith for their righteousness, not on their own efforts or heritage. Unity in DiversityStress the importance of unity within the body of Christ, where both Jews and Gentiles are equally justified by faith. Challenge the church to embrace diversity, recognizing that all are equal before God. Faith as the Common GroundDiscuss how faith serves as the common ground for all believers, regardless of their background. Urge believers to focus on shared faith in Christ as the basis for fellowship and community. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Romans 3
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Galatians 2:7 - Why does Paul assert distinct missions for himself and Peter when Acts describes overlapping evangelistic activities, creating a potential contradiction?(30) Seeing it is . . .--With a slight change of reading, if at least; if, as we are sure is the case.The argument is strictly logical. If there is to be any distinction between Jew and Gentile, this can only be upon the assumption either that there are more gods than one by whom they will be justified, or that they will be justified by some different law, in some different way. But neither of these is the case. Therefore it follows that there is no distinction. Shall justify.--The future signifies, "throughout the Christian dispensation"--wherever the Christian system extends. By faith.--Through faith. In the one case faith is regarded as the instrument, in the other as the means; but the two expressions come to be almost convertible. In like manner there is no essential difference indicated by the fact that the first noun has not the article, while the second has it. The former is more abstract--the quality of faith in man; the latter more concrete--faith as embodied in the gospel. The two prepositions, "by" and "through," are in English nearly convertible, or differ from each other no more than "instrument" and "means." Verse 30. - If indeed ( εἴπερ rather than ἐπείπερ, as in the Textus Receptus) God is one, who shall justify the circumcision by faith, and the uncircumcision through faith. Here the unity of God is given as the reason of his being the God of the Gentiles as well as of the Jews. So also, 1 Timothy 2:5, εῖς γὰρΘεὸς is the reason why he wills all men to be saved. It is of importance to grasp St. Paul's idea in his assertions of the unity of God. It is not that of numerical unity, but what may be called the unity of quality; i.e. not a mere assertion of monotheism as against polytheism, but that the one God is one and the same to all, comprehending all in the embrace of his own essential unity. God's unity involved in St. Paul's mind the idea of "One God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we unto him" ( 1 Corinthians 8:6); "who made of one blood every nation of men" ( Acts 17:26); in whom we (all of us) "live and move and have our being" ( Acts 17:28). Thus exclusion of the Gentiles from the paternal embrace of the one God is incompatible with the very idea, so conceived, of his unity. In the latter part of this verse it is said that God will justify the circumcision ἐκ πίστεως, and the uncircumcision διὰ τῆςπίστεως, the preposition being changed, and the second πίστεως being preceded by the article. The difference is not of essential importance, "faith" being the emphatic word. But it is not unmeaning. Ἐκ expresses the principle of justification; διὰ, the medium through which it may be had. The Jew was already in a position for justification through the Law leading up to Christ. He had only to accept it as of faith, and not of works of law (ver. 20). The Gentile must attain to it through faith; i.e. his faith in the gospel now revealed to him. Ἐπὶ τῶνἸουδαίων τὸ ἀκ πίστεως τέθεικεν ὡς α}ν ἐγόντων μὲν καὶ ἑτέρας ἀφορμὰς πρὸς δικαίωσιν, πίστεως (Theodorus).
Parallel Commentaries ...
Greek since [there is only]εἴπερ(eiper)Conjunction
Strong's 1512:If indeed, if so. From ei and per; if perhaps.oneεἷς(heis)Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1520:One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one.God,Θεός(Theos)Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2316:A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.whoὃς(hos)Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3739:Who, which, what, that.will justifyδικαιώσει(dikaiōsei)Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1344:From dikaios; to render just or innocent.[the] circumcisedπεριτομὴν(peritomēn)Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 4061:Circumcision. From peritemno; circumcision.byἐκ(ek)Preposition
Strong's 1537:From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.faithπίστεως(pisteōs)Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 4102:Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness.andκαὶ(kai)Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.[the] uncircumcisedἀκροβυστίαν(akrobystian)Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 203:From akron and probably a modified form of posthe; the prepuce; by implication, an uncircumcised state or person.throughδιὰ(dia)Preposition
Strong's 1223:A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.that [same]τῆς(tēs)Article - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.faith.πίστεως(pisteōs)Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 4102:Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness.
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