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Romans 5:6 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Romans 5:6 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Romans chapter 5 verse 6 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. in due time: or, according to the time”
Romans 5:6 (KJV)
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Commentary on Romans 5:6
For when we were yet without strength (ἔτι γὰρ Χριστὸς ὄντων ἡμῶν ἀσθενῶν)—the adjective ἀσθενής (asthenēs) denotes complete powerlessness, moral inability to save oneself. Paul demolishes any notion of human contribution to salvation: Christ died not for the striving but for the helpless, not for the improving but for those utterly incapable.In due time Christ died for the ungodly (κατὰ καιρὸν ὑπὲρ ἀσεβῶν ἀπέθανεν)—God's salvation operates on His timetable (kata kairon, 'at the appointed time'), fulfilling prophetic promises (Galatians 4:4). The preposition ὑπέρ (hyper, 'on behalf of/in place...
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Cross-References for Romans 5:6
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“in that while we were yet sinners”
“having forgiven us all our trespasses”
“disobedient”
“while we were enemies”
“and was raised for our justification.”
“denying ungodliness and worldly lusts”
“but believes in him who justifies the ungodly”
“God sent out his Son”
“but to the obtaining of salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ”