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What Does Romans 3:16 Mean?

Destruction and misery are in their ways:

Context

14

Whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness:

15

Their feet are swift to shed blood:

16

Destruction and misery are in their ways:

17

And the way of peace have they not known:

18

There is no fear of God before their eyes.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
**27-29. when the fourteenth night was come--**from the time they left Fair Havens. **as we were driven--**drifting **up and down in Adria--**the Adriatic, that sea which lies between Greece and Italy. **about midnight the shipmen deemed--**no doubt from the peculiar sound of the breakers. **that they drew near some country--**"that some land was approaching them." This nautical language gives a graphic character to the narrative.

Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset, David Brown. Public Domain.

Historical Context

This verse is found in the book of Romans. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.

Theological Significance

Romans 3:16 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.

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