Romans 3:9 cpdv — What is next? Should we try to excel ahead of them? By no means! For we have accused all Jews and Greeks to be under si…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"What is next? Should we try to excel ahead of them? By no means! For we have accused all Jews and Greeks to be under sin, "

— Romans 3:9, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Romans 3 — Context

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(I am speaking in human terms.) Let it not be so! Otherwise, how would God judge this world?

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For if the truth of God has abounded, through my falseness, unto his glory, why should I still be judged as such a sinner?

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And should we not do evil, so that good may result? For so we have been slandered, and so some have claimed we said; their condemnation is just.

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What is next? Should we try to excel ahead of them? By no means! For we have accused all Jews and Greeks to be under sin,

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just as it was written: “There is no one who is just.

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There is no one who understands. There is no one who seeks God.

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All have gone astray; together they have become useless. There is no one who does good; there is not even one.

Romans 3:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Romans 3:9 say?
Romans 3:9 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “What is next? Should we try to excel ahead of them? By no means! For we have accused all Jews and Greeks to be under sin, ”
Where is Romans 3:9 in the Bible?
Romans 3:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Romans, chapter 3, verse 9.
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 3:9.
What translation should I read Romans 3:9 in?
Romans 3:9 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 3:9?
Romans 3:9 reads (CPDV): “What is next? Should we try to excel ahead of them? By no means! For we have accused all Jews and Greeks to be under sin, ” 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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