Romans 3:9 kjv — What then? are we better than they? No, in no wise: for we have before proved both Jews and Gentiles, that they are all…

King James Version

"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;"

— Romans 3:9, King James Version

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Romans 3 — Context

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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.

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They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; there is none that doeth good, no, not one.

Romans 3:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Romans 3:9 say?
Romans 3:9 in the King James Version reads: “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;”
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 (KJV): “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;” 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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