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A Decisive Turning Point
Commentators emphasize that the phrase 'But now' marks a major turning point in Paul's argument and in salvation history. After proving that everyone is condemned under the law, Paul pivots to reveal God's entirely different solution, which has been manifested in the coming of Jesus Christ.
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Albert Barnes
On Romans 3:21
18th Century
Theologian
But now. The apostle, having shown the entire failure of all attempts to be justified by the law, whether among Jews or Gentiles, proceeds…
AT Robertson
On Romans 3:21
But now apart from the law (νυν δε χωρις νομου). He now (νυν emphatic logical transition) proceeds carefully in verses 21-31 the
Charles Ellicott
On Romans 3:21
19th Century
Bishop
But now.—In these latter days. The Apostle conceives of the history of the world as divided into periods; the period of the Gospel…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Romans 3:21–22
19th Century
Preacher
But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets; even the righteousness of God whic…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Romans 3:21
God’s “righteousness” (i.e., his method of bringing people into right relation to himself; GK 1466) is “apart from law.” This stands to reason, for…
John Calvin
On Romans 3:21
16th Century
Theologian
But now without the law, etc. It is not certain for what distinct reason he calls the righteousness of God that which we obtain by faith; …
John Gill
On Romans 3:21
17th Century
Pastor
But now the righteousness of God
The apostle having proved that all men are unrighteous, and that no man can be just…
Matthew Henry
On Romans 3:21–26
17th Century
Minister
Must guilty humanity remain under wrath? Is the wound forever incurable? No; blessed be God, there is another way laid open for us. This is the rig…