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Romans 3:1 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Romans 3:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Romans chapter 3 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
God's Faithfulness
“What advantage then hath the Jew? or what profit is there of circumcision?”
Romans 3:1 (KJV)
Commentary on Romans 3:1
What advantage then hath the Jew? or what profit is there of circumcision? Paul anticipates the logical objection to his prior arguments (2:25-29). If circumcision is merely external and Jewish identity confers no immunity from judgment, what was the point? The Greek perisson (περισσόν, "advantage") and opheleia (ὠφέλεια, "profit") are commercial terms—what return on investment did Israel receive?This diatribe-style question introduces 3:1-8, where Paul addresses six objections to his gospel. Far from dismantling Jewish privilege, he will affirm God's faithfulness to His covenant people (v. 2)...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Romans 3:1
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“Behold, I am about to die. What good is the birthright to me?”
“if you are a doer of the law”
“that knows how to walk before the living?”
“Seeing there be many things that increase vanity”
“for it is good that the heart be established by grace”
“'It is vain to serve God;' and 'What profit is it that we have kept his charge”
“what does it profit me? If the dead are not raised”