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There is no difference between Jew and Gentile, <a href="/nlt/romans/3.htm">New Living Translation</a> We are made right with God by placing our faith in Jesus Christ. And this is true for everyone who believes, no matter who we are. <a href="/esv/romans/3.htm">English Standard Version</a> the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction: <a href="/bsb/romans/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> And this righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no distinction, <a href="/blb/romans/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the righteousness of God is through faith from Jesus Christ toward all those believing. For there is no distinction, <a href="/kjv/romans/3.htm">King James Bible</a> Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference: <a href="/nkjv/romans/3.htm">New King James Version</a> even the righteousness of God, through faith in Jesus Christ, to all and on all who believe. For there is no difference; <a href="/nasb_/romans/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> but it is the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all those who believe; for there is no distinction, <a href="/nasb/romans/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> even the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all those who believe; for there is no distinction; <a href="/nasb77/romans/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> even the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all those who believe; for there is no distinction; <a href="/lsb/romans/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> even the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all those who believe; for there is no distinction; <a href="/amp/romans/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> This righteousness of God comes through faith in Jesus Christ for all those [Jew or Gentile] who believe [and trust in Him and acknowledge Him as God’s Son]. There is no distinction, <a href="/csb/romans/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The righteousness of God is through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe, since there is no distinction. <a href="/hcsb/romans/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> —that is, God&#8217s righteousness through faith in Jesus Christ, to all who believe, since there is no distinction. <a href="/asv/romans/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> even the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ unto all them that believe; for there is no distinction; <a href="/cev/romans/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> God treats everyone alike. He accepts people only because they have faith in Jesus Christ. <a href="/erv/romans/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> even the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ unto all them that believe; for there is no distinction; <a href="/gwt/romans/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Everyone who believes has God's approval through faith in Jesus Christ. There is no difference between people. <a href="/gnt/romans/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> God puts people right through their faith in Jesus Christ. God does this to all who believe in Christ, because there is no difference at all: <a href="/isv/romans/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> God's righteousness through the faithfulness of Jesus the Messiah — for all who believe. For there is no distinction among people, <a href="/msb/romans/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And this righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all and upon all who believe. There is no distinction, <a href="/net/romans/3.htm">NET Bible</a> namely, the righteousness of God through the faithfulness of Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction, <a href="/nheb/romans/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> even the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. For there is no distinction, <a href="/wbt/romans/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Even the righteousness of God, which is by faith of Jesus Christ to all, and upon all them that believe; for there is no difference: <a href="/wey/romans/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> a righteousness coming from God, which depends on faith in Jesus Christ and extends to all who believe. No distinction is made; <a href="/web/romans/3.htm">World English Bible</a> even the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ to all and on all those who believe. For there is no distinction, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/romans/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and the righteousness of God [is] through the faith of Jesus Christ to all, and on all those believing—for there is no difference, <a href="/blb/romans/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the righteousness of God is through faith from Jesus Christ toward all those believing. For there is no distinction, <a href="/ylt/romans/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and the righteousness of God is through the faith of Jesus Christ to all, and upon all those believing, -- for there is no difference, <a href="/slt/romans/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the justice of God by faith of Jesus Christ to all and upon all believing: for there is no distinction:<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/romans/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Even the justice of God, by faith of Jesus Christ, unto all and upon all them that believe in him: for there is no distinction: <a href="/cpdv/romans/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And the justice of God, though the faith of Jesus Christ, is in all those and over all those who believe in him. For there is no distinction. <a href="/nabre/romans/3.htm">New American Bible</a> the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction; <a href="/nrsvce/romans/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/romans/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But the righteousness of God is by the faith of Jesus Christ to every one, also to every man who believes in him, for there is no discrimination: <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/romans/3.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But the righteousness of God is by the faith of Yeshua The Messiah unto every person, also upon every person who believes in him, for there is no distinction,<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/romans/3.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> I repeat it, God's plan of justifying men through faith in Jesus Christ, which is for all, and on all that believe; for there is no difference; <a href="/godbey/romans/3.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> but the righteousness of God through faith of Jesus Christ is unto all who believe: for there is no difference, <a href="/haweis/romans/3.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> the righteousness of God indeed by faith in Jesus Christ unto all and upon all that believe: for there is no difference: <a href="/mace/romans/3.htm">Mace New Testament</a> that divine justification, which by faith in Jesus Christ is extended to all, that believe; for there is no distinction: <a href="/wey/romans/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> a righteousness coming from God, which depends on faith in Jesus Christ and extends to all who believe. No distinction is made; <a href="/worrell/romans/3.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> even a righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ, to all who believe; for there is no distinction; <a href="/worsley/romans/3.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> and this righteousness of God is by faith in Jesus Christ unto all and upon all believers; for there is no difference; <a href="/parallel/romans/3-22.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=742" 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/3.htm">Righteousness through Faith</a> 21But now, apart from the law, the righteousness of God has been revealed, as attested by the Law and the Prophets. 22<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">And</a> <a href="/greek/1343.htm" title="1343: dikaiosynē (N-NFS) -- From dikaios; equity; specially justification.">this righteousness</a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">from God</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: dia (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">comes through</a> <a href="/greek/4102.htm" title="4102: pisteōs (N-GFS) -- Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. ">faith</a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsou (N-GMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">in Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/5547.htm" title="5547: Christou (N-GMS) -- Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.">Christ</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">to</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pantas (Adj-AMP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">all</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">who</a> <a href="/greek/4100.htm" title="4100: pisteuontas (V-PPA-AMP) -- From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust.">believe.</a> <a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason."></a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">There is</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ou (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.">no</a> <a href="/greek/1293.htm" title="1293: diastolē (N-NFS) -- Distinction, difference, separation. From diastellomai; a variation.">distinction,</a> 23for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,…<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="/galatians/2-16.htm">Galatians 2:16</a> know that a man is not justified by works of the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ. So we, too, have believed in Christ Jesus, that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by works of the law, because by works of the law no one will be justified. <a href="/philippians/3-9.htm">Philippians 3:9</a> and be found in Him, not having my own righteousness from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God on the basis of faith. <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="/ephesians/2-8.htm">Ephesians 2:8-9</a> For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God, / not by works, so that no one can boast. <a href="/galatians/3-22.htm">Galatians 3:22</a> But the Scripture pronounces all things confined by sin, so that by faith in Jesus Christ the promise might be given to those who believe. <a href="/john/3-16.htm">John 3:16</a> For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. <a href="/acts/13-39.htm">Acts 13:39</a> Through Him everyone who believes is justified from everything from which you could not be justified by the law of Moses. <a href="/1_john/5-13.htm">1 John 5:13</a> I have written these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know that you have eternal life. <a href="/titus/3-5.htm">Titus 3:5-7</a> He saved us, not by the righteous deeds we had done, but according to His mercy, through the washing of new birth and renewal by the Holy Spirit. / This is the Spirit He poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior, / so that, having been justified by His grace, we would become heirs with the hope of eternal life. <a href="/hebrews/11-6.htm">Hebrews 11:6</a> And without faith it is impossible to please God. For anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him. <a href="/isaiah/53-11.htm">Isaiah 53:11</a> After the anguish of His soul, He will see the light of life and be satisfied. By His knowledge My righteous Servant will justify many, and He will bear their iniquities. <a href="/jeremiah/23-6.htm">Jeremiah 23:6</a> In His days Judah will be saved, and Israel will dwell securely. And this is His name by which He will be called: The LORD Our Righteousness. <a href="/genesis/15-6.htm">Genesis 15:6</a> Abram believed the LORD, and it was credited to him as righteousness. <a href="/habakkuk/2-4.htm">Habakkuk 2:4</a> Look at the proud one; his soul is not upright—but the righteous will live by faith— <a href="/isaiah/45-24.htm">Isaiah 45:24-25</a> Surely they will say of Me, ‘In the LORD alone are righteousness and strength.’” All who rage against Him will come to Him and be put to shame. / In the LORD all descendants of Israel will be justified and will exult.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ to all and on all them that believe: for there is no difference:which is.<a href="/romans/4-3.htm">Romans 4:3-13,20-22</a> For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness… <a href="/romans/5-1.htm">Romans 5:1</a> Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:<a href="/romans/8-1.htm">Romans 8:1</a> There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.unto all.<a href="/romans/4-6.htm">Romans 4:6,11,22</a> Even as David also describeth the blessedness of the man, unto whom God imputeth righteousness without works, … <a href="/galatians/2-16.htm">Galatians 2:16</a> Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.<a href="/galatians/3-6.htm">Galatians 3:6</a> Even as Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness.and upon.<a href="/isaiah/61-10.htm">Isaiah 61:10</a> 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.<a href="/matthew/22-11.htm">Matthew 22:11,12</a> And when the king came in to see the guests, he saw there a man which had not on a wedding garment: … <a href="/luke/15-22.htm">Luke 15:22</a> But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet:for there.<a href="/romans/2-1.htm">Romans 2:1</a> Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things.<a href="/romans/10-12.htm">Romans 10:12</a> For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.<a href="/acts/15-9.htm">Acts 15:9</a> And put no difference between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/romans/3-3.htm">Believe</a> <a href="/romans/1-16.htm">Believing</a> <a href="/romans/2-16.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/romans/1-15.htm">Depends</a> <a href="/acts/15-9.htm">Difference</a> <a href="/romans/2-18.htm">Different</a> <a href="/acts/15-9.htm">Distinction</a> <a href="/luke/1-50.htm">Extends</a> <a href="/romans/3-3.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/romans/2-16.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/romans/3-21.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/romans/1-27.htm">Towards</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/romans/3-26.htm">Believe</a> <a href="/romans/10-4.htm">Believing</a> <a href="/romans/3-24.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/romans/4-16.htm">Depends</a> <a href="/romans/10-12.htm">Difference</a> <a href="/romans/7-23.htm">Different</a> <a href="/romans/10-12.htm">Distinction</a> <a href="/romans/5-18.htm">Extends</a> <a href="/romans/3-25.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/romans/3-24.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/romans/3-24.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/romans/5-1.htm">Towards</a><div class="vheading2">Romans 3</div>1. <a href="/romans/3-1.htm">The Jews prerogative;</a> 3. <a href="/romans/3-3.htm">which they have not lost;</a> 9. <a href="/romans/3-9.htm">howbeit the law convinces them also of sin;</a> 20. <a href="/romans/3-20.htm">therefore no one is justified by the law;</a> 28. <a href="/romans/3-28.htm">but all, without difference, by faith, only;</a> 31. <a href="/romans/3-31.htm">and yet the law is not abolished.</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'; 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In the context of Romans, Paul is addressing both Jews and Gentiles, highlighting that righteousness is not based on the Law or ethnic heritage but is a gift from God. This aligns with Old Testament teachings, such as in <a href="/isaiah/45-24.htm">Isaiah 45:24-25</a>, where righteousness is associated with God’s deliverance.comes through faith in Jesus Christ Faith in Jesus Christ is the means by which this righteousness is received. This reflects the core Christian doctrine of justification by faith, as seen in <a href="/habakkuk/2-4.htm">Habakkuk 2:4</a>, "the righteous will live by his faith," which Paul also cites in <a href="/romans/1-17.htm">Romans 1:17</a>. The historical context of the early church shows a shift from the works of the Law to faith in Christ as the basis for righteousness, a radical departure from Jewish tradition.to all who believe This phrase underscores the universality of the gospel message. It is inclusive, extending beyond the Jewish people to Gentiles, fulfilling the promise to Abraham that all nations would be blessed through him (<a href="/genesis/12-3.htm">Genesis 12:3</a>). The early church, as seen in Acts, grappled with this inclusivity, leading to the Council of Jerusalem in <a href="/acts/15.htm">Acts 15</a>, which affirmed that Gentile believers were not required to follow the Jewish Law.There is no distinction Paul emphasizes that there is no difference between Jew and Gentile in terms of access to God’s righteousness. This reflects the breaking down of barriers, as seen in <a href="/ephesians/2-14.htm">Ephesians 2:14-16</a>, where Christ is described as having broken down the dividing wall of hostility. Historically, this was a significant shift in the early church, challenging deeply held cultural and religious divisions.<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/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> Central to the Christian faith, Jesus is the Son of God whose life, death, and resurrection are the foundation of salvation. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_roman_church.htm">The Roman Church</a> The recipients of Paul's letter, the Roman Christians were a diverse group of Jewish and Gentile believers living in the heart of the Roman Empire. 4. <a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a> The source of righteousness, God is portrayed as just and the justifier of those who have faith in Jesus. 5. <a href="/topical/f/faith.htm">Faith</a> A key concept in Christian theology, faith is the means by which believers receive righteousness from God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/r/righteousness_from_god.htm">Righteousness from God</a> Understand that righteousness is a gift from God, not something we can achieve on our own. It is granted through faith in Jesus Christ. <a href="/topical/f/faith_as_the_key.htm">Faith as the Key</a> Emphasize the importance of faith in Jesus as the means to receive God's righteousness. Faith is not just intellectual assent but a trust and reliance on Christ. <a href="/topical/u/unity_in_christ.htm">Unity in Christ</a> Recognize that in Christ, there is no distinction between Jew and Gentile, or any other division. All believers are equal recipients of God's grace. <a href="/topical/l/living_by_faith.htm">Living by Faith</a> Encourage believers to live out their faith daily, trusting in God's promises and allowing His righteousness to transform their lives. <a href="/topical/e/evangelism_and_inclusivity.htm">Evangelism and Inclusivity</a> Use this understanding of righteousness to reach out to others, sharing the message that salvation is available to all who believe, without distinction.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_romans_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Romans 3</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_universal_life_church.htm">What is the Universal Life Church?</a> <a href="/q/why_justify_yourself_to_others.htm">Why do you justify yourself before others?</a> <a href="/q/who_is_the_angel_amenadiel.htm">What will happen to the righteous and the wicked?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_faith_in_christ_save.htm">How can faith in Christ lead to righteousness and salvation?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/romans/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(22) A further definition of the nature of the righteousness so given to the Christian by God; it is a righteousness that has its root in faith, and is coextensive with faith, being present in every believer.By faith of Jesus Christ--i.e., by faith which has Christ for its object, "faith in Christ." "Faith" in St. Paul's writings implies an intense attachment and devotion. It has an intellectual basis, necessarily involving a belief in the existence, and in certain attributes, of the Person for whom it is entertained; but it is moral in its operation, a recasting of the whole emotional nature in accordance with this belief, together with a consequent change in character and practice. (See Excursus B: On the Meaning of the word Faith.)And upon all.--These words are wanting in the best MSS., and should be omitted.For there is no difference.--The righteousness that God gives is given to all that believe, without any distinction of Jew or Gentile; for all equally need it, and it is free equally to all.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/romans/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 22. - Even the righteousness of God through faith of Jesus Christ unto all (and upon all is added in the Textus Receptus, but ill supported) them that believe: for there is no distinction. We observe that the expression here used is not ἡ διὰ πίστεως but simply διὰ πίστεως. Thus διὰ πίστεως does not naturally connect itself with δικαιοσύνη Θεοῦ as defining it, but rather with εἰς πάντας which follows, and perhaps with reference to the πεφανέρωται of ver. 21 understood. The idea, then, may be still that of God's own righteousness, manifested in Christ, unto or towards all believers, who through faith apprehended it and became sharers in it. When St. Paul elsewhere speaks of the believer's imputed righteousness, his language is different, so as to make his meaning plain. Thus <a href="/romans/4-6.htm">Romans 4:6</a>, ῷ ὁ Θεὸς λογίζεται δικαιοσύνην δικαιοσύνης πίστεως; Romans 5:17, τῆς δωρεᾶς τῆς δικαιοσύνης; Romans 9:30δικαιοσύνην τὴν ἐκ πίτσεως; <a href="/philippians/3-9.htm">Philippians 3:9</a>, τὴν ἐκ Θεοῦ δικαιοσύνην ἐπὶ τῇ πίστει. What we contend for is simply this - that the phrase δικαιοσύνη Θεοῦ means God's own righteousness, which, manifested in the atoning Christ, embraces believers, so that to them too righteousness may be imputed (<a href="/romans/4-11.htm">Romans 4:11</a>). <a href="/commentaries/romans/3-22.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>And δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. [this] righteousness δικαιοσύνη (dikaiosynē) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1343.htm">Strong's 1343: </a> From dikaios; equity; specially justification. [from] God Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. [comes] through διὰ (dia) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. faith πίστεως (pisteōs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4102.htm">Strong's 4102: </a> Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. in Jesus Ἰησοῦ (Iēsou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. Christ Χριστοῦ (Christou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5547.htm">Strong's 5547: </a> Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. to εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. all πάντας (pantas) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. who τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. believe. πιστεύοντας (pisteuontas) Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4100.htm">Strong's 4100: </a> From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust. There is ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. no οὐ (ou) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. distinction, διαστολή (diastolē) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1293.htm">Strong's 1293: </a> Distinction, difference, separation. 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