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1 What then the superiority of the Jew or what the advantage of circumcision? 2 Much according to every manner: for truly first were they trusted with the oracles of God. 3 For what if some disbelieved? their unbelief will not leave inactive the faith of God. 4 It may not be: and let God be true, and every man a liar; as has been written, That thou mightest be justified in thy words, and mightest conquer in thy being judged. 5 And if our injustice shall recommend the justice of God, what shall we say God not unjust bringing in anger? (I speak as man). 6 It may not be: for how shall God judge the world. 7 For if the truth of God in my lying abounded to his glory; why yet am I judged as sinful? 8 And not, (as we are defamed, and some have declared us to say,) That we should do evil things, that good things might come: whose judgment is just. 9 What advantage therefore have we? Not in any way: for we before accused both Jews and Greeks, all to be under sin. 10 As has been written, That there is no just one, not one: 11 There is none understanding, there is none seeking God. 12 All have bent aside, together have they become unprofitable: there is none doing good, there is not even one. 13 Their throat an opened tomb; with their tongues have they used deceit; the poison of asps under their lips: 14 Whose mouth is full of cursing and harshness: Romans 3:1-14, Smith's Literal Translation. Public domain.
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