Romans 3:11 bbe — Not one who has the knowledge of what is right, not one who is a searcher after God;

Bible in Basic English

"Not one who has the knowledge of what is right, not one who is a searcher after God;"

— Romans 3:11, Bible in Basic English

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Romans 3 — Context

8

Let us not do evil so that good may come (a statement which we are falsely said by some to have made), because such behaviour will have its right punishment.

9

What then? are we worse off than they? In no way: because we have before made it clear that Jews as well as Greeks are all under the power of sin;

10

As it is said in the holy Writings, There is not one who does righteousness;

11

Not one who has the knowledge of what is right, not one who is a searcher after God;

12

They have all gone out of the way, there is no profit in any of them; there is not one who does good, not so much as one:

13

Their throat is like an open place of death; with their tongues they have said what is not true: the poison of snakes is under their lips:

14

Whose mouth is full of curses and bitter words:

Romans 3:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Romans 3:11 say?
Romans 3:11 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Not one who has the knowledge of what is right, not one who is a searcher after God;”
Where is Romans 3:11 in the Bible?
Romans 3:11 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Romans, chapter 3, verse 11.
Who wrote Romans?
Romans is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 56–57.
What is the book of Romans about?
Romans is Paul's most systematic exposition of the gospel — the universal need for salvation, justification by faith in Christ, the new life of the Spirit, the place of Israel in God's plan, and the practical shape of a transformed community. The most influential letter in church history.
What are the major themes of Romans?
Romans explores themes including Righteousness by Faith, Sin, Grace, Spirit-Filled Life, Israel, Christian Living. These themes shape the meaning and context of Romans 3:11.
What translation should I read Romans 3:11 in?
Romans 3:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Romans 3:11?
Romans 3:11 reads (BBE): “Not one who has the knowledge of what is right, not one who is a searcher after God;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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