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Romans 3:5-8

5 But if our unrighteousness brings out God’s righteousness more clearly, what shall we say? That God is unjust in bringing his wrath on us? (I am using a human argument.)

6 Certainly not! If that were so, how could God judge the world?

7 Someone might argue, “If my falsehood enhances God’s truthfulness and so increases his glory, why am I still condemned as a sinner?”

8 Why not say—as we are being slanderously reported as saying and as some claim that we say—“Let us do evil that good may result”? Their condemnation is deserved.

Cross References for Romans 3:5-8

Deuteronomy 32:4 - He is the Rock, his works are perfect, and all his ways are just. A faithful God who does no wr... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 32:4 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 32:4

Revelation 16:5 - Then I heard the angel in charge of the waters say: “You are just in these judgments, you who a... Click to read the verse Revelation 16:5 Click to read the verse Revelation 16:5

Romans 3:19 - Now we know that whatever the law says, it says to those who are under the law, so that every m... Click to read the verse Romans 3:19 Click to read the verse Romans 3:19

Galatians 3:15 - The Law and the Promise Brothers, let me take an example from everyday life. Just as no one can... Click to read the verse Galatians 3:15 Click to read the verse Galatians 3:15

Romans 5:8 - But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Click to read the verse Romans 5:8 Click to read the verse Romans 5:8

1 Corinthians 15:32 - If I fought wild beasts in Ephesus for merely human reasons, what have I gained? If the dead ar... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:32 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:32

Proverbs 1:16 - for their feet rush into sin, they are swift to shed blood. Click to read the verse Proverbs 1:16 Click to read the verse Proverbs 1:16

Romans 12:19 - Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine... Click to read the verse Romans 12:19 Click to read the verse Romans 12:19

Judges 20:25 - This time, when the Benjamites came out from Gibeah to oppose them, they cut down another eight... Click to read the verse Judges 20:25 Click to read the verse Judges 20:25

Romans 2:5 - But because of your stubbornness and your unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against y... Click to read the verse Romans 2:5 Click to read the verse Romans 2:5

Revelation 15:3 - and sang the song of Moses the servant of God and the song of the Lamb: “Great and marvelous ar... Click to read the verse Revelation 15:3 Click to read the verse Revelation 15:3

Nahum 1:2 - The Lord’s Anger Against Nineveh The Lord is a jealous and avenging God; the Lord takes vengean... Click to read the verse Nahum 1:2 Click to read the verse Nahum 1:2

Romans 7:7 - Struggling With Sin What shall we say, then? Is the law sin? Certainly not! Indeed I would not ... Click to read the verse Romans 7:7 Click to read the verse Romans 7:7

Psalms 58:10-11 - The righteous will be glad when they are avenged, when they bathe their feet in the blood of th... Click to read the verse Psalms 58:10-11 Click to read the verse Psalms 58:10-11

Romans 6:19 - I put this in human terms because you are weak in your natural selves. Just as you used to offe... Click to read the verse Romans 6:19 Click to read the verse Romans 6:19

Revelation 18:20 - Rejoice over her, O heaven! Rejoice, saints and apostles and prophets! God has judged her for t... Click to read the verse Revelation 18:20 Click to read the verse Revelation 18:20

Jeremiah 50:15 - Shout against her on every side! She surrenders, her towers fall, her walls are torn down. Sinc... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 50:15 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 50:15

Hebrews 11:32 - And what more shall I say? I do not have time to tell about Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, Da... Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:32 Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:32

Psalms 94:1-2 - Psalm 94 O Lord, the God who avenges, O God who avenges, shine forth. Click to read the verse Psalms 94:1-2 Click to read the verse Psalms 94:1-2

Romans 3:9 - No One Is Righteous What shall we conclude then? Are we any better? Not at all! We have already... Click to read the verse Romans 3:9 Click to read the verse Romans 3:9

Revelation 16:5-7 - Then I heard the angel in charge of the waters say: “You are just in these judgments, you who a... Click to read the verse Revelation 16:5-7 Click to read the verse Revelation 16:5-7

Romans 6:1 - Dead to Sin, Alive in Christ What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may ... Click to read the verse Romans 6:1 Click to read the verse Romans 6:1

Ezekiel 18:25 - “Yet you say, ‘The way of the Lord is not just.’ Hear, O house of Israel: Is my way unjust? Is ... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 18:25 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 18:25

Romans 9:18-20 - Therefore God has mercy on whom he wants to have mercy, and he hardens whom he wants to harden. Click to read the verse Romans 9:18-20 Click to read the verse Romans 9:18-20

Job 36:23 - Who has prescribed his ways for him, or said to him, ‘You have done wrong’? Click to read the verse Job 36:23 Click to read the verse Job 36:23

Romans 3:25-26 - God presented him as a sacrifice of atonement, through faith in his blood. He did this to demon... Click to read the verse Romans 3:25-26 Click to read the verse Romans 3:25-26

2 Thessalonians 1:6-9 - God is just: He will pay back trouble to those who trouble you Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 1:6-9 Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 1:6-9

Romans 9:30 - Israel’s Unbelief What then shall we say? That the Gentiles, who did not pursue righteousness, ... Click to read the verse Romans 9:30 Click to read the verse Romans 9:30

1 Corinthians 14:15 - So what shall I do? I will pray with my spirit, but I will also pray with my mind; I will sing ... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:15 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:15

Revelation 13:18 - This calls for wisdom. If anyone has insight, let him calculate the number of the beast, for it... Click to read the verse Revelation 13:18 Click to read the verse Revelation 13:18

Romans 8:20-21 - For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the on... Click to read the verse Romans 8:20-21 Click to read the verse Romans 8:20-21

Romans 3:7 - Someone might argue, “If my falsehood enhances God’s truthfulness and so increases his glory, w... Click to read the verse Romans 3:7 Click to read the verse Romans 3:7

Romans 4:1 - Abraham Justified by Faith What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather, discovered in t... Click to read the verse Romans 4:1 Click to read the verse Romans 4:1

1 Corinthians 9:8 - Do I say this merely from a human point of view? Doesn’t the Law say the same thing? Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 9:8 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 9:8

Nahum 1:6-8 - Who can withstand his indignation? Who can endure his fierce anger? His wrath is poured out lik... Click to read the verse Nahum 1:6-8 Click to read the verse Nahum 1:6-8

Deuteronomy 32:39-43 - “See now that I myself am He! There is no god besides me. I put to death and I bring to life, I... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 32:39-43 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 32:39-43

Romans 9:13-14 - Just as it is written: “Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated.” Click to read the verse Romans 9:13-14 Click to read the verse Romans 9:13-14