Romans 3:8 kjva — And not rather, (as we be slanderously reported, and as some affirm that we say,) Let us do evil, that good may come? w…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"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."

— Romans 3:8, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Romans 3 — Context

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But if our unrighteousness commend the righteousness of God, what shall we say? Is God unrighteous who taketh vengeance? (I speak as a man)

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God forbid: for then how shall God judge the world?

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For if the truth of God hath more abounded through my lie unto his glory; why yet am I also judged as a sinner?

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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.

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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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As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:

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There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God.

Romans 3:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Romans 3:8 say?
Romans 3:8 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “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.”
Where is Romans 3:8 in the Bible?
Romans 3:8 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Romans, chapter 3, verse 8.
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 3:8.
What translation should I read Romans 3:8 in?
Romans 3:8 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 3:8?
Romans 3:8 reads (KJVA): “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.” 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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