Romans 3:16 asv — Destruction and misery are in their ways;

American Standard Version

"Destruction and misery are in their ways; "

— Romans 3:16, American Standard Version

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Romans 3:16 in Other Translations

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KJV
“Destruction and misery are in their ways:”
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WEB
“Destruction and misery are in their ways.”
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NET
“ruin and misery are in their paths,”
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DRB
“Destruction and misery in their ways:”
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BBE
“Destruction and trouble are in their ways;”
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KJVA
“Destruction and misery are in their ways:”
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Romans 3 — Context

Their throat is an open sepulchre; With their tongues they have used deceit: The poison of asps is under their lips:

Whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness:

Their feet are swift to shed blood;

Destruction and misery are in their ways;

And the way of peace have they not known:

There is no fear of God before their eyes.

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:

Romans 3:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Romans 3:16 say?

Romans 3:16 in the American Standard Version reads: “Destruction and misery are in their ways; ”

Where is Romans 3:16 in the Bible?

Romans 3:16 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Romans, chapter 3, verse 16.

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 3:16.

What translation should I read Romans 3:16 in?

Romans 3:16 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 3:16?

Romans 3:16 reads (ASV): “Destruction and misery are in their ways; ” 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.

Romans 3:16 asv — Destruction and misery are in their ways;

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