1 He giveth the Jews some  2 preferment, for the covenant’s sake, 4 but yet such, as wholly dependeth on God’s mercy. 9 That both Jews and Gentiles are sinners, 11 he proveth by Scriptures: 19 and showing the use of the Law, 28 he concludeth that we are justified by faith.

What [a]is then the preferment of the Jew? or what is the profit of circumcision?

Much every manner of way: for [b]chiefly, because unto them were of credit committed the [c]oracles of God.

For what, though some did not [d]believe? shall their unbelief make the [e]faith of God without effect?

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Footnotes

  1. Romans 3:1 The first meeting with, or preventing an objection of the Jews: what then, have the Jews no more preferment than the Gentiles? yes, that have they, saith the Apostle, on God’s behalf: for he committed the tables of the covenant to them, so that the unbelief of a few, cannot cause the whole nation without exception to be cast away of God, who is true, and who also useth their unworthiness to commend and set forth his goodness.
  2. Romans 3:2 The Jews’ state and condition was chiefest.
  3. Romans 3:2 Words.
  4. Romans 3:3 Break the covenant.
  5. Romans 3:3 The faith that God gave.

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