Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Romans 5:7 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Romans 5:7 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Romans chapter 5 verse 7 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die.”
Romans 5:7 (KJV)
Commentary on Romans 5:7
For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die—Paul contrasts human and divine love. Even extraordinary human sacrifice requires some worthiness in the object: one might die for a δίκαιος (dikaios, 'righteous/just' person, one who gives you your due) or ἀγαθός (agathos, 'good' person, one who goes beyond duty to show kindness). The distinction is subtle—the righteous are strictly just, the good are benevolent—but both possess qualities making them worthy of ultimate sacrifice.Paul sets up the stunning contrast of verse 8: human love a...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Romans 5:7
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“that someone lay down his life for his friends.”
“because he laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers.”
“laid down their own necks; to whom not only I give thanks”
“and full of the Holy Spirit and of faith”
“I think the running of the foremost is like the running of Ahimaaz the son of Zadok. The king said”
“A good man sheweth favour”
“You shall not go forth: for if we flee away”
“And David was then in an hold”