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yet perhaps for a good man someone would even dare to die. <a href="/nasb_/romans/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> For one will hardly die for a righteous person; though perhaps for the good person someone would even dare to die. <a href="/nasb/romans/5.htm">NASB 1995</a> For one will hardly die for a righteous man; though perhaps for the good man someone would dare even to die. <a href="/nasb77/romans/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a> For one will hardly die for a righteous man; though perhaps for the good man someone would dare even to die. <a href="/lsb/romans/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> For one will hardly die for a righteous man, though perhaps for the good man someone would dare even to die. <a href="/amp/romans/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Now it is an extraordinary thing for one to willingly give his life even for an upright man, though perhaps for a good man [one who is noble and selfless and worthy] someone might even dare to die. <a href="/csb/romans/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> For rarely will someone die for a just person—though for a good person perhaps someone might even dare to die. <a href="/hcsb/romans/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> For rarely will someone die for a just person—though for a good person perhaps someone might even dare to die. <a href="/asv/romans/5.htm">American Standard Version</a> For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: for peradventure for the good man some one would even dare to die. <a href="/cev/romans/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> No one is really willing to die for an honest person, though someone might be willing to die for a truly good person. <a href="/erv/romans/5.htm">English Revised Version</a> For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: for peradventure for the good man some one would even dare to die. <a href="/gwt/romans/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Finding someone who would die for a godly person is rare. Maybe someone would have the courage to die for a good person. <a href="/gnt/romans/5.htm">Good News Translation</a> It is a difficult thing for someone to die for a righteous person. It may even be that someone might dare to die for a good person. <a href="/isv/romans/5.htm">International Standard Version</a> For it is rare for anyone to die for a righteous person, though somebody might be brave enough to die for a good person. <a href="/msb/romans/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die. <a href="/net/romans/5.htm">NET Bible</a> (For rarely will anyone die for a righteous person, though for a good person perhaps someone might possibly dare to die.) <a href="/nheb/romans/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> For rarely does one die for the righteous. Yet perhaps for a good person someone might dare to die. <a href="/wbt/romans/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet perhaps for a good man some would even dare to die. <a href="/wey/romans/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Why, it is scarcely conceivable that any one would die for a simply just man, although for a good and lovable man perhaps some one, here and there, will have the courage even to lay down his life. <a href="/web/romans/5.htm">World English Bible</a> For one will hardly die for a righteous man. Yet perhaps for a good person someone would even dare to die. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/romans/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> for scarcely for a righteous man will anyone die, for the good man perhaps someone also dares to die; <a href="/blb/romans/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though on behalf of the good man perhaps someone would even dare to die. <a href="/ylt/romans/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> for scarcely for a righteous man will any one die, for for the good man perhaps some one also doth dare to die; <a href="/slt/romans/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For scarcely for the just will any one die: yet for the good perhaps some also would venture to die.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/romans/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> For scarce for a just man will one die; yet perhaps for a good man some one would dare to die. <a href="/cpdv/romans/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Now someone might barely be willing to die for the sake of justice, for example, perhaps someone might dare to die for the sake of a good man. <a href="/nabre/romans/5.htm">New American Bible</a> Indeed, only with difficulty does one die for a just person, though perhaps for a good person one might even find courage to die. <a href="/nrsvce/romans/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Indeed, rarely will anyone die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person someone might actually dare to die.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/romans/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Hardly would any man die for the sake of the wicked: but for the sake of the good, one might be willing to die. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/romans/5.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> For a man will hardly die for the sake of the wicked, however a man perhaps may dare to die for the sake of the good.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/romans/5.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> For hardly, in deed, will one die for a just man; yet, perhaps, for the good man some one would even dare to die. <a href="/godbey/romans/5.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> for scarcely will one die for a righteous man; for perhaps some one even dares to die for a good man. <a href="/haweis/romans/5.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> For scarcely for a righteous person will any one die: though for a good man perhaps some one might even dare to die. <a href="/mace/romans/5.htm">Mace New Testament</a> now for a wicked man no one would willingly die; but for a benefactor some have readily offer'd to die. <a href="/wey/romans/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Why, it is scarcely conceivable that any one would die for a simply just man, although for a good and lovable man perhaps some one, here and there, will have the courage even to lay down his life. <a href="/worrell/romans/5.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> For scarcely for a righteous man will one die; for, peradventure, in behalf of a good man, some one even dares to die. <a href="/worsley/romans/5.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Whereas one would hardly die for a just man, though perhaps for a good man one might dare even to die. <a href="/parallel/romans/5-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KIZs4GUMn-g?start=1131" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/romans/5.htm">Christ's Sacrifice for the Ungodly</a> 6For at just the right time, while we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. 7<a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">Very</a> <a href="/greek/3433.htm" title="3433: molis (Adv) -- With difficulty, hardly, scarcely. Probably by variation for mogis; with difficulty.">rarely</a> <a href="/greek/5100.htm" title="5100: tis (IPro-NMS) -- Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.">will anyone</a> <a href="/greek/599.htm" title="599: apothaneitai (V-FIM-3S) -- To be dying, be about to die, wither, decay. From apo and thnesko; to die off.">die</a> <a href="/greek/5228.htm" title="5228: hyper (Prep) -- Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. ">for</a> <a href="/greek/1342.htm" title="1342: dikaiou (Adj-GMS) -- From dike; equitable; by implication, innocent, holy.">a righteous man,</a> <a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">though</a> <a href="/greek/5228.htm" title="5228: hyper (Prep) -- Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. ">for</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/18.htm" title="18: agathou (Adj-GMS) -- A primary word; good.">a good man</a> <a href="/greek/5100.htm" title="5100: tis (IPro-NMS) -- Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.">someone</a> <a href="/greek/5029.htm" title="5029: tacha (Adv) -- Quickly, presently, perhaps. As if neuter plural of tachus; shortly, i.e. possibly.">might possibly</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/5111.htm" title="5111: tolma (V-PIA-3S) -- To dare, endure, be bold, have courage, make up the mind. From tolma; to venture; by implication, to be courageous.">dare</a> <a href="/greek/599.htm" title="599: apothanein (V-ANA) -- To be dying, be about to die, wither, decay. From apo and thnesko; to die off.">to die.</a> 8But God proves His love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/john/15-13.htm">John 15:13</a> Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. <a href="/1_john/3-16.htm">1 John 3:16</a> By this we know what love is: Jesus laid down His life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers. <a href="/isaiah/53-5.htm">Isaiah 53:5</a> But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed. <a href="/1_peter/3-18.htm">1 Peter 3:18</a> For Christ also suffered for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit, <a href="/galatians/2-20.htm">Galatians 2:20</a> I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me. <a href="/ephesians/5-2.htm">Ephesians 5:2</a> and walk in love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant sacrificial offering to God. <a href="/hebrews/9-26.htm">Hebrews 9:26</a> Otherwise, Christ would have had to suffer repeatedly since the foundation of the world. But now He has appeared once for all at the end of the ages to do away with sin by the sacrifice of Himself. <a href="/1_timothy/2-6.htm">1 Timothy 2:6</a> who gave Himself as a ransom for all—the testimony that was given at just the right time. <a href="/matthew/20-28.htm">Matthew 20:28</a> just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.” <a href="/mark/10-45.htm">Mark 10:45</a> For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.” <a href="/2_corinthians/5-21.htm">2 Corinthians 5:21</a> God made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God. <a href="/philippians/2-7.htm">Philippians 2:7-8</a> but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in human likeness. / And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross. <a href="/isaiah/53-12.htm">Isaiah 53:12</a> Therefore I will allot Him a portion with the great, and He will divide the spoils with the strong, because He has poured out His life unto death, and He was numbered with the transgressors. Yet He bore the sin of many and made intercession for the transgressors. <a href="/hebrews/12-2.htm">Hebrews 12:2</a> Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. <a href="/john/10-11.htm">John 10:11</a> I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die.scarcely.<a href="/john/15-13.htm">John 15:13</a> Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.<a href="/1_john/3-16.htm">1 John 3:16</a> Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.a good.<a href="/2_samuel/18-27.htm">2 Samuel 18:27</a> And the watchman said, Me thinketh the running of the foremost is like the running of Ahimaaz the son of Zadok. And the king said, He is a good man, and cometh with good tidings.<a href="/psalms/112-5.htm">Psalm 112:5</a> A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.<a href="/acts/11-24.htm">Acts 11:24</a> For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith: and much people was added unto the Lord.some.<a href="/romans/16-4.htm">Romans 16:4</a> Who have for my life laid down their own necks: unto whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles.<a href="/2_samuel/18-3.htm">2 Samuel 18:3</a> But the people answered, Thou shalt not go forth: for if we flee away, they will not care for us; neither if half of us die, will they care for us: but now thou art worth ten thousand of us: therefore now it is better that thou succour us out of the city.<a href="/2_samuel/23-14.htm">2 Samuel 23:14-17</a> And David was then in an hold, and the garrison of the Philistines was then in Bethlehem… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/romans/3-21.htm">Although</a> <a href="/luke/13-33.htm">Conceivable</a> <a href="/acts/28-15.htm">Courage</a> <a href="/acts/23-4.htm">Dare</a> <a href="/romans/5-6.htm">Die</a> <a href="/romans/4-21.htm">Good</a> <a href="/romans/2-5.htm">Hard</a> <a href="/acts/28-27.htm">Hardly</a> <a href="/jeremiah/21-2.htm">Peradventure</a> <a href="/romans/2-15.htm">Perhaps</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-17.htm">Rarely</a> <a href="/romans/5-1.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/acts/27-16.htm">Scarcely</a> <a href="/romans/4-9.htm">Simply</a> <a href="/romans/3-7.htm">Someone</a> <a href="/romans/3-26.htm">Upright</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/romans/8-10.htm">Although</a> <a href="/luke/13-33.htm">Conceivable</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-13.htm">Courage</a> <a href="/romans/15-18.htm">Dare</a> <a href="/romans/5-8.htm">Die</a> <a href="/romans/7-12.htm">Good</a> <a href="/romans/9-18.htm">Hard</a> <a href="/james/3-1.htm">Hardly</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-25.htm">Peradventure</a> <a href="/romans/11-21.htm">Perhaps</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-17.htm">Rarely</a> <a href="/romans/5-9.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/1_peter/4-18.htm">Scarcely</a> <a href="/romans/9-15.htm">Simply</a> <a href="/romans/6-16.htm">Someone</a> <a href="/romans/7-12.htm">Upright</a><div class="vheading2">Romans 5</div>1. <a href="/romans/5-1.htm">Being justified by faith, we have peace with God;</a> 2. <a href="/romans/5-2.htm">and joy in our hope;</a> 8. <a href="/romans/5-8.htm">that since we were reconciled by his blood, when we were enemies;</a> 10. <a href="/romans/5-10.htm">we shall much more be saved, being reconciled.</a> 12. <a href="/romans/5-12.htm">As sin and death came by Adam;</a> 17. <a href="/romans/5-17.htm">so much more righteousness and life by Jesus Christ.</a> 20. <a href="/romans/5-20.htm">Where sin abounded, grace did superabound.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/romans/5.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/romans/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/romans/5.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man This phrase highlights the rarity of self-sacrifice for someone deemed "righteous." In biblical terms, a "righteous man" is one who adheres to the law and moral codes. The context here suggests that even those who are morally upright do not often inspire others to sacrifice their lives for them. This reflects the human tendency to prioritize self-preservation. The concept of righteousness is central in the Old Testament, where figures like Noah and Job are described as righteous. However, the rarity of such sacrificial acts underscores the extraordinary nature of Christ's sacrifice, which Paul is setting up in contrast.though for a good man The distinction between a "righteous man" and a "good man" is subtle but significant. A "good man" implies not only adherence to moral codes but also a benevolent and kind nature. In the cultural context of the time, a "good man" might be someone who actively benefits others, thus potentially inspiring greater loyalty and sacrifice. This distinction can be seen in the way Jesus describes the Good Samaritan, who goes beyond the call of duty to help another.someone might possibly dare to die This phrase suggests that while it is uncommon, there is a possibility that someone might choose to die for a "good man." The use of "dare" implies courage and a conscious decision to face danger or death. This reflects the highest form of human love and loyalty, which is rare and exceptional. The idea of daring to die for another is echoed in <a href="/john/15-13.htm">John 15:13</a>, where Jesus states, "Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends." This sets the stage for understanding the magnitude of Christ's sacrifice, which goes beyond human examples of love and sacrifice.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of the Book of Romans, Paul was a key figure in the early Christian church, known for his missionary journeys and theological teachings. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_roman_church.htm">The Roman Church</a> The recipients of the letter, the early Christian community in Rome, composed of both Jewish and Gentile believers. 3. <a href="/topical/r/righteous_man.htm">Righteous Man</a> A person who is morally upright and adheres to the law, yet not necessarily inspiring personal affection or sacrifice. 4. <a href="/topical/g/good_man.htm">Good Man</a> A person who is not only righteous but also kind and benevolent, potentially inspiring others to sacrifice for them. 5. <a href="/topical/c/christ's_sacrifice.htm">Christ's Sacrifice</a> The ultimate event of selfless love, where Jesus Christ died for humanity, surpassing the examples of dying for a righteous or good man.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_sacrificial_love.htm">Understanding Sacrificial Love</a> The rarity of self-sacrifice for a righteous or good person highlights the extraordinary nature of Christ's love for sinners. <a href="/topical/c/christ's_unique_sacrifice.htm">Christ's Unique Sacrifice</a> Jesus' willingness to die for the ungodly surpasses human examples of sacrifice, demonstrating divine love and grace. <a href="/topical/i/inspiration_for_believers.htm">Inspiration for Believers</a> Believers are called to emulate Christ's sacrificial love in their relationships, prioritizing others' needs above their own. <a href="/topical/e/evaluating_our_love.htm">Evaluating Our Love</a> Reflect on whether our love for others is conditional or mirrors the unconditional love of Christ. <a href="/topical/e/encouragement_in_evangelism.htm">Encouragement in Evangelism</a> Understanding the depth of Christ's sacrifice should motivate believers to share the gospel with others, emphasizing God's love for all.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_romans_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Romans 5</a> <a href="/q/are_you_already_clean.htm">What is salvation's nature in the New Testament?</a> <a href="/q/end_times__major_revival_coming.htm">What does the Bible say about Death and Hades?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_the_augsburg_confession's_beliefs.htm">What are the core beliefs of the Augsburg Confession?</a> <a href="/q/bible's_view_on_holiness,_sanctification.htm">How can I find hope in times of despair?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/romans/5.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7-8) What makes the sacrifice of Christ so paradoxical is that it was undergone for sinners. Even for a righteous man it is rare enough to find another who will be ready to lay down his life. Yet some such persons there are. The one thing which is most extraordinary in the death of Christ, and which most tends to throw into relief the love of God as displayed in it, is that He died for men as sinners, and at the very moment when they were sinning all around Him.(7) Yet peradventure.--The true reading is, undoubtedly, for peradventure.For a good man.--Literally, for the good (man), i.e., for the good man in question, the righteous man mentioned above. It would be possible to take the phrase "for the good" as neuter rather than masculine, and to understand by it "in a good cause." It would be possible also to give to the word translated "good" the special meaning of "benefactor"--"a man might be found to die for his benefactor." But if this had been intended, it might have been more clearly expressed, and upon the whole it seems best to take the passage as it is taken in the English version. There is a slight distinction in the Greek, as in English, between the words translated "righteous" and "good." To be "righteous" is to direct the will in obedience to an external standard; to be "good" is to have a natural goodness, especially kindness or benevolence of disposition. But this distinction is not insisted upon here. The two words are used almost convertibly. <a href="/commentaries/romans/5-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[It is] rare μόλις (molis) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3433.htm">Strong's 3433: </a> With difficulty, hardly, scarcely. Probably by variation for mogis; with difficulty. indeed γὰρ (gar) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. [for] anyone τις (tis) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5100.htm">Strong's 5100: </a> Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. to die ἀποθανεῖται (apothaneitai) Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_599.htm">Strong's 599: </a> To be dying, be about to die, wither, decay. From apo and thnesko; to die off. for ὑπὲρ (hyper) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_5228.htm">Strong's 5228: </a> Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. a righteous [man], δικαίου (dikaiou) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1342.htm">Strong's 1342: </a> From dike; equitable; by implication, innocent, holy. though γὰρ (gar) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. for ὑπὲρ (hyper) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_5228.htm">Strong's 5228: </a> Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. a good [man] ἀγαθοῦ (agathou) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_18.htm">Strong's 18: </a> A primary word; 'good'. someone τις (tis) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5100.htm">Strong's 5100: </a> Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. {might} possibly τάχα (tacha) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5029.htm">Strong's 5029: </a> Quickly, presently, perhaps. As if neuter plural of tachus; shortly, i.e. possibly. dare τολμᾷ (tolma) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5111.htm">Strong's 5111: </a> To dare, endure, be bold, have courage, make up the mind. From tolma; to venture; by implication, to be courageous. to die. ἀποθανεῖν (apothanein) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_599.htm">Strong's 599: </a> To be dying, be about to die, wither, decay. From apo and thnesko; to die off. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/romans/5-7.htm">Romans 5:7 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/romans/5-7.htm">Romans 5:7 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/romans/5-7.htm">Romans 5:7 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/romans/5-7.htm">Romans 5:7 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/romans/5-7.htm">Romans 5:7 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/romans/5-7.htm">Romans 5:7 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/romans/5-7.htm">Romans 5:7 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/romans/5-7.htm">Romans 5:7 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/romans/5-7.htm">Romans 5:7 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/romans/5-7.htm">Romans 5:7 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/romans/5-7.htm">NT Letters: Romans 5:7 For one will hardly die (Rom. 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