Romans 3:5

Full Chapter

September 17, 2025

KJV

But if our unrighteousness commend the righteousness of God, what shall we say? [Is] God unrighteous who taketh vengeance? (I speak as a man)

BSB

But if our unrighteousness highlights the righteousness of God, what shall we say? That God is unjust to inflict His wrath on us? I am speaking in human terms.

WEB

But if our unrighteousness commends the righteousness of God, what will we say? Is God unrighteous who inflicts wrath? I speak like men do.

YLT

And, if our unrighteousness God’s righteousness doth establish, what shall we say? is God unrighteous who is inflicting the wrath? (after the manner of a man I speak)

F.O.G Original

(5) But if our guilty-unrighteousness commends אֱלֹהִים Elohim’s righteousness, what will we say? Elohim who pronounces fury isn’t unrighteous is He? I’m speaking according to human terms!

F.O.G

F.O.G MSG

⁵But someone might argue, “If our unrighteousness serves to highlight God’s righteousness, what should we say? Is God unjust when He brings His wrath upon us?” (I’m speaking from a human perspective here.)