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As it is written, "There is no one righteous. No, not one.
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Paul isn't just stating his opinion; he is proving his case from the Old Testament. Commentators like Calvin note that by quoting Scripture (Psalms 14), Paul uses the highest possible authority to establish that all people are sinful. This shows that the doctrine of universal sin is firmly rooted in God's Word, not just a New Testament idea.
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Romans
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18th Century
Presbyterian
As it is written. The apostle is reasoning with Jews; and he proceeds to show, from their own Scriptures, that what he had affirmed was tr…
As it is written (καθως γεγραπτα οτ). Usual formula of quotation as in verse 4 with recitative οτ added as in verse 8. Paul here u…
19th Century
Baptist
As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:
Note in the passage we are going to read how Paul rings the changes upon tho…
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However, there is another argument waiting to be brought into play to seal the verdict. It is the testimony of Scripture. Writing to those who were…
16th Century
Protestant
As it is written, etc. He has until now used proofs or arguments to convince people of their iniquity; he now begins to reason fr…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
As it is written, there is none righteous, no, not one .
The several passages cited here, and in some following ve…
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It is shown here again that all humankind are under the guilt of sin as a burden; and under the government and dominion of sin, enslaved by it to d…
13th Century
Catholic
After showing the Jews’ advantage over the Gentiles regarding God’s blessings, the Apostle now rejects their vainglory, by which they set…
