Romans 3:6

“God forbid: for then how shall God judge the world?”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations

God forbid: for then how shall God iudge the world?
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

May it never be! For otherwise, how will God judge the world?
- New American Standard Version (1995)

God forbid: for then how shall God judge the world?
- American Standard Version (1901)

In no way: because if it is so, how is God able to be the judge of all the world?
- Basic English Bible

Far be the thought: since how shall God judge the world?
- Darby Bible

By no means: for then how shall God judge the world?
- Webster's Bible

No indeed; for in that case how shall He judge all mankind?)
- Weymouth Bible

May it never be! For then how will God judge the world?
- World English Bible

Aftir man Y seie. God forbede. Ellis hou schal God deme this world?
- Wycliffe Bible

let it not be! since how shall God judge the world?
- Youngs Literal Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for Romans 3:6


3:6 God forbid - By no means. If it were unjust in God to punish that unrighteousness which is subservient to his own glory, how should God judge the world - Since all the unrighteousness in the world will then commend the righteousness of God.


People's Bible Notes for Romans 3:6


Ro 3:6 How shall God judge the world? How, if no sin is punished which God turns to some good purpose, shall he judge all men according to their deeds?

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