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Romans 3:4 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Romans 3:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Romans chapter 3 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“God forbid : yea, let God be true, but every man a liar; as it is written, That thou mightest be justified in thy sayings, and mightest overcome when thou art judged.”
Romans 3:4 (KJV)
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Commentary on Romans 3:4
God forbid: yea, let God be true, but every man a liar. Mē genoito (μὴ γένοιτο, "God forbid/may it never be") is Paul's strongest negation—appearing ten times in Romans alone. God's truthfulness is axiomatic; human mendacity is universal. Paul quotes Psalm 51:4 (LXX 50:6), David's confession after his sin with Bathsheba: That thou mightest be justified in thy sayings, and mightest overcome when thou art judged.The forensic language is striking: God is dikaiōthēs (δικαιωθῇς, "justified/vindicated") in His words and nikēsēs (νικήσῃς, "overcome/prevail") when judged. Even when God's own chosen ki...
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Cross-References for Romans 3:4
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“and you only”
“All men are liars.”
“while we sought to be justified in Christ”
“in which it is impossible for God to lie”
“which God”
“his work is perfect”
“that God is true.”
“and will ascribe righteousness to my Maker.”
“he who is true”
“Thy word is true from the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever.”