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For while we were yet weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly.
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Our Helpless Condition
Commentators emphasize that "without strength" and "ungodly" describe humanity's state before Christ. We were morally powerless to save ourselves and actively opposed to God. It was not our merit but our desperate need and God's profound love that prompted Christ's sacrifice.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For when, etc. This phrase introduces a new perspective on the subject, or it presents a new argument to show that our hope will not make …
For (ετ γαρ). So most documents, but B reads ε γε which Westcott and Hort use in place of γαρ.
While we were yet we…
19th Century
Anglican
For when we were yet . . .—The reading at the beginning of this verse is doubtful. The reading of the Vatican manuscript is very a…
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Baptist
"For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly."
What a wonderful statement! "Christ died for …
Having dwelt on the powerful influence of the divine love ministered to the hearts of believers by the Spirit, Paul goes on to explore the depths o…
16th Century
Protestant
For Christ, etc. I did not venture in my version to allow myself the liberty of giving this rendering, “In the time in which we w…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For when we were yet without strength The apostle having mentioned the love of God proceeds to give an instance, and…
Christ died for sinners—not only for those who were useless, but for those who were guilty and hateful, such that their everlasting destruction wou…
13th Century
Catholic
1. After disclosing that our hope is firm because it is a gift of the Holy Spirit, the Apostle now traces its firmness to the death of Chris…
