Romans 3:9-19
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All People Are Guilty
9 So are we Jews better than other people? No, we have already said that those who are Jews, as well as those who are not Jews, are the same. They are all guilty of sin. 10 As the Scriptures say,
“There is no one doing what is right,
not even one.
11 There is no one who understands.
There is no one who is trying to be with God.
12 They have all turned away from him,
and now they are of no use to anyone.
There is no one who does good,
not even one.” (A)
13 “Their words come from mouths that are like open graves.
They use their lying tongues to deceive others.” (B)
“Their words are like the poison of snakes.” (C)
14 “Their mouths are full of cursing and angry words.” (D)
15 “They are always ready to kill someone.
16 Everywhere they go they cause trouble and ruin.
17 They don’t know how to live in peace.” (E)
18 “They have no fear or respect for God.” (F)
19 What the law says is for those who are under the law. It stops anyone from making excuses. And it brings the whole world under God’s judgment,
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