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

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 under sin; {proved: Gr. charged}”

— Romans 3:9

Verse 8

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.

Verse 10

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

Romans 3 — Context

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

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.

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; {proved: Gr. charged}

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

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

Cross References

Galatians 3:22

But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe.

Romans 6:15

What then? shall we sin, because we are not under the law, but under grace? God forbid.

Isaiah 65:5

Which say, Stand by thyself, come not near to me; for I am holier than thou. These {are} a smoke in my nose, a fire that burneth all the day. {nose: or, anger}

Romans 11:32

For God hath concluded them all in unbelief, that he might have mercy upon all. {concluded...: or, shut them all up together}

Romans 3:22-23

Even the righteousness of God {which is} by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference:

Romans 3:19

Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God. {guilty...: or, subject to the judgment of God}

1 Corinthians 14:15

What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also: I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also.

Luke 18:9-14

And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: {that...: or, as being righteous}