Romans 3:21
Romans · New Testament · Chapter 3
“But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets;”Romans 3:21
What Does Romans 3:21 Mean?
Romans 3:21 is found in the book of Romans, chapter 3, verse 21 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Justification, and Righteousness.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Romans 3:21 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Matthew 6:33“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”2 Corinthians 5:21“For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.”Romans 1:17“For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.”Acts 10:43“To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins.”Jeremiah 33:16“In those days shall Judah be saved, and Jerusalem shall dwell safely: and this is the name wherewith she shall be called, The LORD our righteousness.”Romans 1:2“(Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures,)”Philippians 3:9“And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:”Jeremiah 23:5“Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth.”2 Peter 1:1“Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ:”1 Corinthians 1:30“But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:”Isaiah 51:8“For the moth shall eat them up like a garment, and the worm shall eat them like wool: but my righteousness shall be for ever, and my salvation from generation to generation.”Isaiah 61:10“I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels.”Galatians 3:8“And the scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the heathen through faith, preached before the gospel unto Abraham, saying, In thee shall all nations be blessed.”Isaiah 46:13“I bring near my righteousness; it shall not be far off, and my salvation shall not tarry: and I will place salvation in Zion for Israel my glory.”Romans 5:19“For as by one man’s disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous.”Romans 10:3“For they being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God.”Hebrews 10:1“For the law having a shadow of good things to come, and not the very image of the things, can never with those sacrifices which they offered year by year continually make the comers thereunto perfect.”Acts 15:11“But we believe that through the grace of the LORD Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they.”Acts 24:14“But this I confess unto thee, that after the way which they call heresy, so worship I the God of my fathers, believing all things which are written in the law and in the prophets:”2 Corinthians 3:9“For if the ministration of condemnation be glory, much more doth the ministration of righteousness exceed in glory.”
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