King James Version
What Does Romans 10:3 Mean?
“For they being ignorant of God's righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God.”
Context
1
Brethren, my heart's desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved.
2
For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge.
3
For they being ignorant of God's righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God.
4
For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth.
5
For Moses describeth the righteousness which is of the law, That the man which doeth those things shall live by them.
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(3) **God’s righteousness.**—See Romans 1:17; Romans 3:21.
**Their own righteousness.**—A righteousness founded on their own works.
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
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