Romans 5:8
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King James Version (modern wording)
But God commends his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
Romans 5:8 (KJV)
American Standard Version
But God commendeth his own love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
Romans 5:8 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
But God proves His love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
Romans 5:8 (BSB)
Context of Romans 5:8
Romans 5 begins with Paul saying that those who have been made right with God by faith now have peace with God. In verses 6 to 8, he says that Christ died for people who were weak and ungodly. People will hardly die for a good person, Paul says, but God showed his love while we were still sinners.
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Questions about Romans 5:8
What does Romans 5:8 say?
Romans 5:8 in modern King James wording reads: "But God commends his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us."
Where is Romans 5:8 found in the Bible?
Romans 5:8 is verse 8 of chapter 5 of the book of Romans, in the New Testament. Romans has 16 chapters.
What is the context of Romans 5:8?
Romans 5 begins with Paul saying that those who have been made right with God by faith now have peace with God. In verses 6 to 8, he says that Christ died for people who were weak and ungodly. People will hardly die for a good person, Paul says, but God showed his love while we were still sinners.