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<a href="/bsb/romans/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> However, if my falsehood accentuates God’s truthfulness, to the increase of His glory, why am I still condemned as a sinner? <a href="/blb/romans/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But if in my lie, the truth of God abounded to His glory, why am I also still judged as a sinner? <a href="/kjv/romans/3.htm">King James Bible</a> For if the truth of God hath more abounded through my lie unto his glory; why yet am I also judged as a sinner? <a href="/nkjv/romans/3.htm">New King James Version</a> For if the truth of God has increased through my lie to His glory, why am I also still judged as a sinner? <a href="/nasb_/romans/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But if through my lie the truth of God abounded to His glory, why am I also still being judged as a sinner? <a href="/nasb/romans/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> But if through my lie the truth of God abounded to His glory, why am I also still being judged as a sinner? <a href="/nasb77/romans/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But if through my lie the truth of God abounded to His glory, why am I also still being judged as a sinner? <a href="/lsb/romans/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But if through my lie the truth of God abounded to His glory, why am I also still being judged as a sinner? <a href="/amp/romans/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But [as you might say] if through my lie God’s truth was magnified and abounded to His glory, why am I still being judged as a sinner? <a href="/csb/romans/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But if by my lie God’s truth abounds to his glory, why am I also still being judged as a sinner? <a href="/hcsb/romans/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But if by my lie God&#8217s truth is amplified to His glory, why am I also still judged as a sinner? <a href="/asv/romans/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> But if the truth of God through my lie abounded unto his glory, why am I also still judged as a sinner? <a href="/cev/romans/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Since your lies bring great honor to God by showing how truthful he is, you may ask why God still says you are a sinner. <a href="/erv/romans/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> But if the truth of God through my lie abounded unto his glory, why am I also still judged as a sinner? <a href="/gwt/romans/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> If my lie increases the glory that God receives by showing that God is truthful, why am I still judged as a sinner? <a href="/gnt/romans/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> But what if my untruth serves God's glory by making his truth stand out more clearly? Why should I still be condemned as a sinner? <a href="/isv/romans/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> For if through my falsehood God's truthfulness glorifies him even more, why am I still being condemned as a sinner? <a href="/msb/romans/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> For if my falsehood accentuates God?s truthfulness, to the increase of His glory, why am I still condemned as a sinner? <a href="/net/romans/3.htm">NET Bible</a> For if by my lie the truth of God enhances his glory, why am I still actually being judged as a sinner? <a href="/nheb/romans/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> For if the truth of God through my lie abounded to his glory, why am I also still judged as a sinner? <a href="/wbt/romans/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> For if the truth of God hath more abounded through my lie to his glory; why yet am I also judged as a sinner? <a href="/wey/romans/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> If, for instance, a falsehood of mine has made God's truthfulness more conspicuous, redounding to His glory, why am I judged all the same as a sinner? <a href="/web/romans/3.htm">World English Bible</a> For if the truth of God through my lie abounded to his glory, why am I also still judged as a sinner? <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/romans/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> For if the truth of God in my falsehood abounded more to His glory, why am I also yet judged as a sinner? <a href="/blb/romans/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But if in my lie, the truth of God abounded to His glory, why am I also still judged as a sinner? <a href="/ylt/romans/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> for if the truth of God in my falsehood did more abound to His glory, why yet am I also as a sinner judged? <a href="/slt/romans/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For if the truth of God in my lying abounded to his glory; why yet am I judged as sinful?<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/romans/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> For if the truth of God hath more abounded through my lie, unto his glory, why am I also yet judged as a sinner? <a href="/cpdv/romans/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> For if the truth of God has abounded, through my falseness, unto his glory, why should I still be judged as such a sinner? <a href="/nabre/romans/3.htm">New American Bible</a> But if God’s truth redounds to his glory through my falsehood, why am I still being condemned as a sinner? <a href="/nrsvce/romans/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But if through my falsehood God’s truthfulness abounds to his glory, why am I still being condemned as a sinner?<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/romans/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For if the truth of God is made abundant through my falsehood to his glory, why then am I to be judged as a sinner? <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/romans/3.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> For if the truth of God is made to superabound for his glory by my lies, why therefore am I judged as a sinner?<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/romans/3.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Yet, if the truth of God has, through my lie, been greatly advanced to his glory, why am I still judged as a sinner?<CM> <a href="/godbey/romans/3.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And if the truth of God through my falsehood abounded unto His glory, why am I still judged as a sinner? <a href="/haweis/romans/3.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> For if the truth of God by my lying hath more abundantly contributed to his glory; why am I notwithstanding judged as a sinner? <a href="/mace/romans/3.htm">Mace New Testament</a> "but, say you, if the veracity of God hath appeared more illustrious thro' my unfaithfulness, why then am I condemned as a sinner? <a href="/wey/romans/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> If, for instance, a falsehood of mine has made God's truthfulness more conspicuous, redounding to His glory, why am I judged all the same as a sinner? <a href="/worrell/romans/3.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> But, if the truth of God, through my lie, abounded unto His glory, why am I also still judged as a sinner? <a href="/worsley/romans/3.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> "But, say you, if the truth of God hath abounded unto his glory through my falshood, why yet am I also judged as a sinner? <a href="/parallel/romans/3-7.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=633" 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">God Remains Faithful</a> …6Certainly not! In that case, how could God judge the world? 7<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">However,</a> <a href="/greek/1487.htm" title="1487: ei (Conj) -- If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.">if</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/1699.htm" title="1699: emō (PPro-DN1S) -- My, mine. From the oblique cases of ego; my.">my</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5582.htm" title="5582: pseusmati (N-DNS) -- A falsehood, lie, untruthfulness. From pseudomai; a fabrication, i.e. Falsehood.">falsehood</a> <a href="/greek/4052.htm" title="4052: eperisseusen (V-AIA-3S) -- From perissos; to superabound, be in excess, be superfluous; also to cause to superabound or excel.">accentuates</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/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God’s</a> <a href="/greek/225.htm" title="225: alētheia (N-NFS) -- From alethes; truth.">truthfulness,</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 the increase</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">of His</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1391.htm" title="1391: doxan (N-AFS) -- From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application.">glory,</a> <a href="/greek/5101.htm" title="5101: ti (IPro-ANS) -- Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.">why</a> <a href="/greek/2504.htm" title="2504: kagō (PPro-N1S) -- To also, I too, but I. From kai and ego; so also the dative case kamoi, and accusative case kame and I, me.">am I</a> <a href="/greek/2089.htm" title="2089: eti (Adv) -- (a) of time: still, yet, even now, (b) of degree: even, further, more, in addition. Perhaps akin to etos; yet, still.">still</a> <a href="/greek/2919.htm" title="2919: krinomai (V-PIM/P-1S) -- Properly, to distinguish, i.e. Decide; by implication, to try, condemn, punish.">condemned</a> <a href="/greek/5613.htm" title="5613: hōs (Adv) -- Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.">as</a> <a href="/greek/268.htm" title="268: hamartōlos (Adj-NMS) -- Sinning, sinful, depraved, detestable. From hamartano; sinful, i.e. A sinner.">a sinner?</a> 8Why not say, as some slanderously claim that we say, “Let us do evil that good may result”? Their condemnation is deserved!…<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="/psalms/51-4.htm">Psalm 51:4</a> Against You, You only, have I sinned and done what is evil in Your sight, so that You may be proved right when You speak and blameless when You judge. <a href="/1_samuel/15-29.htm">1 Samuel 15:29</a> Moreover, the Glory of Israel does not lie or change His mind, for He is not a man, that He should change His mind.” <a href="/numbers/23-19.htm">Numbers 23:19</a> God is not a man, that He should lie, or a son of man, that He should change His mind. Does He speak and not act? Does He promise and not fulfill? <a href="/job/13-7.htm">Job 13:7</a> Will you speak wickedly on God’s behalf or speak deceitfully for Him? <a href="/job/34-12.htm">Job 34:12</a> Indeed, it is true that God does not act wickedly, and the Almighty does not pervert justice. <a href="/john/3-7.htm">John 3:7-8</a> Do not be amazed that I said, ‘You must be born again.’ / The wind blows where it wishes. You hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.” <a href="/2_corinthians/4-2.htm">2 Corinthians 4:2</a> Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways. We do not practice deceit, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by open proclamation of the truth, we commend ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God. <a href="/2_corinthians/6-8.htm">2 Corinthians 6:8</a> through glory and dishonor, slander and praise; viewed as imposters, yet genuine; <a href="/titus/1-2.htm">Titus 1:2</a> in the hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised before time began. <a href="/hebrews/6-18.htm">Hebrews 6:18</a> Thus by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be strongly encouraged. <a href="/james/1-13.htm">James 1:13</a> When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He tempt anyone. <a href="/1_john/1-6.htm">1 John 1:6</a> If we say we have fellowship with Him yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. <a href="/1_john/2-21.htm">1 John 2:21</a> I have not written to you because you lack knowledge of the truth, but because you have it, and because no lie comes from the truth. <a href="/1_john/5-10.htm">1 John 5:10</a> Whoever believes in the Son of God has this testimony within him; whoever does not believe God has made Him out to be a liar, because he has not believed in the testimony that God has given about His Son. <a href="/genesis/18-25.htm">Genesis 18:25</a> Far be it from You to do such a thing—to kill the righteous with the wicked, so that the righteous and the wicked are treated alike. Far be it from You! Will not the Judge of all the earth do what is right?”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>For if the truth of God has more abounded through my lie to his glory; why yet am I also judged as a sinner?if the truth.<a href="/genesis/37-8.htm">Genesis 37:8,9,20</a> And his brethren said to him, Shalt thou indeed reign over us? or shalt thou indeed have dominion over us? And they hated him yet the more for his dreams, and for his words… <a href="/genesis/44-1.htm">Genesis 44:1-14</a> And he commanded the steward of his house, saying, Fill the men's sacks with food, as much as they can carry, and put every man's money in his sack's mouth… <a href="/genesis/50-18.htm">Genesis 50:18-20</a> And his brethren also went and fell down before his face; and they said, Behold, we be thy servants… why yet.<a href="/romans/9-19.htm">Romans 9:19,20</a> Thou wilt say then unto me, Why doth he yet find fault? For who hath resisted his will? … <a href="/isaiah/10-6.htm">Isaiah 10:6,7</a> I will send him against an hypocritical nation, and against the people of my wrath will I give him a charge, to take the spoil, and to take the prey, and to tread them down like the mire of the streets… <a href="/acts/2-23.htm">Acts 2:23</a> Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain:<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/24-12.htm">Abound</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-14.htm">Abounded</a> <a href="/habakkuk/1-3.htm">Abounds</a> <a href="/acts/23-9.htm">Argue</a> <a href="/acts/25-15.htm">Condemned</a> <a href="/daniel/8-5.htm">Conspicuous</a> <a href="/john/7-18.htm">Falsehood</a> <a href="/romans/2-23.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/romans/3-5.htm">God's</a> <a href="/mark/4-8.htm">Increases</a> <a href="/acts/24-3.htm">Instance</a> <a href="/romans/3-4.htm">Judged</a> <a href="/romans/1-25.htm">Lie</a> <a href="/john/9-25.htm">Sinner</a> <a href="/romans/2-1.htm">Someone</a> <a href="/romans/3-4.htm">True.</a> <a href="/romans/3-2.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/romans/15-8.htm">Truthfulness</a> <a href="/romans/3-4.htm">Untrue</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/romans/5-15.htm">Abound</a> <a href="/romans/5-15.htm">Abounded</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-5.htm">Abounds</a> <a href="/romans/3-8.htm">Argue</a> <a href="/romans/3-8.htm">Condemned</a> <a href="/galatians/2-6.htm">Conspicuous</a> <a href="/romans/9-1.htm">Falsehood</a> <a href="/romans/3-23.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/romans/3-25.htm">God's</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/10-15.htm">Increases</a> <a href="/romans/7-2.htm">Instance</a> <a href="/romans/4-10.htm">Judged</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/3-15.htm">Lie</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/5-11.htm">Sinner</a> <a href="/romans/5-7.htm">Someone</a> <a href="/romans/3-13.htm">True.</a> <a href="/romans/6-17.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/romans/15-8.htm">Truthfulness</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/6-9.htm">Untrue</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'; </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/3.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/3.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>However, if my falsehood accentuates God’s truthfulness This phrase addresses the paradox of human sinfulness highlighting God's righteousness. In the broader context of Romans, Paul is discussing the relationship between human sin and divine justice. The idea that human falsehood can serve to accentuate God's truthfulness is a rhetorical argument Paul uses to address potential objections to his teachings. This reflects the Jewish understanding of God's faithfulness despite human unfaithfulness, as seen in the Old Testament (e.g., <a href="/psalms/51-4.htm">Psalm 51:4</a>). The concept of God's truthfulness is central to His character, as seen in passages like <a href="/numbers/23-19.htm">Numbers 23:19</a> and <a href="/john/14-6.htm">John 14:6</a>, where Jesus declares Himself the truth.to the increase of His glory The increase of God's glory through human actions, even sinful ones, is a complex theological concept. In the biblical narrative, God's glory is often revealed through His interactions with humanity, including judgment and redemption. The idea that God's glory can be increased through human sin is not to suggest that sin is good, but rather that God's ability to bring good from evil is a testament to His sovereignty and power. This is echoed in <a href="/genesis/50-20.htm">Genesis 50:20</a>, where Joseph tells his brothers that what they intended for evil, God intended for good.why am I still condemned as a sinner? Paul anticipates the argument that if sin serves to highlight God's righteousness, it might seem unjust for God to condemn sinners. This rhetorical question underscores the justice of God in holding individuals accountable for their actions, regardless of the outcomes. The condemnation of sin is a consistent theme throughout Scripture, emphasizing the need for repentance and the transformative power of grace. <a href="/romans/6.htm">Romans 6:1-2</a> further clarifies that grace is not a license to sin, reinforcing the call to live righteously. The question also points to the necessity of Christ's atonement, as human efforts cannot achieve righteousness on their own, a theme central to the message of the Gospel.<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, addressing the believers in Rome and discussing the righteousness of God and the sinfulness of humanity. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_roman_church.htm">The Roman Church</a> The audience of the letter, consisting of both Jewish and Gentile Christians, facing theological and practical challenges in understanding the gospel. 3. <a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a> Central to the discussion, as Paul is exploring the nature of God's truthfulness and righteousness in contrast to human sinfulness.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_god's_righteousness.htm">Understanding God's Righteousness</a> God's truth and righteousness are not dependent on human actions. Even when humans are unfaithful, God's nature remains unchanged. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_human_sin.htm">The Role of Human Sin</a> Human sinfulness inadvertently highlights God's truthfulness and righteousness. This does not justify sin but rather underscores the need for God's grace. <a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_justifying_sin.htm">The Danger of Justifying Sin</a> Believers must be cautious not to use God's truth as an excuse for sinful behavior. Sin is always condemned, regardless of any perceived outcome. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_repentance.htm">The Importance of Repentance</a> Recognizing our sinfulness should lead us to repentance and a deeper reliance on God's grace and truth. <a href="/topical/l/living_in_truth.htm">Living in Truth</a> Christians are called to live in truth, reflecting God's character in their actions and words, and avoiding deceit.<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/does_lying_for_god_negate_free_will.htm">(Romans 3:7) If a lie can enhance God’s truth, why are we still held responsible for sin, and doesn’t this contradict free will? </a> <a href="/q/what_does_'pious_fraud'_mean.htm">What does "Pious Fraud" mean?</a> <a href="/q/what's_the_power_of_his_resurrection.htm">What does 'suppressing the truth in unrighteousness' mean?</a> <a href="/q/does_romans_2_7_support_works_salvation.htm">Does Romans 2:7 advocate for salvation through works?</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>(7) The truth of God.--In the first instance His veracity as involved in His threats and promises, and then those other attributes, especially justice, that are intimately connected with this. "Truth" is leaning towards its moral sense. (See Note on <a href="/romans/2-8.htm" title="But to them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath,">Romans 2:8</a>.)My lie.--The Apostle puts his supposed case in the first person. "Lie," suggested as an antithesis to the word "truth," just used, has also a moral signification. It is the moral deflection that follows upon unbelief.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/romans/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 7. - For if the truth of God in my lie abounded to his glory, why am I also still judged as a sinner? One view is that this is a continuation or resumption of the question of ver. 5 on the part of the Jew, its drift being the same. But the word κἀγὼ, as well as the position of the verse after τῶς κρινε1FC0;ι, etc., suggests rather its being intended to express that any one throughout the world, as well as the Jew, might plead against' deserved judgment, if the Jew's supposed plea were valid. Nay, in that case, the apostle goes on to say, he, or any of us, might justify all wrongdoing for a supposed good end. Why not? <a href="/commentaries/romans/3-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>However, δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. if εἰ (ei) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1487.htm">Strong's 1487: </a> If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. my ἐμῷ (emō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Neuter 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1699.htm">Strong's 1699: </a> My, mine. From the oblique cases of ego; my. falsehood ψεύσματι (pseusmati) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5582.htm">Strong's 5582: </a> A falsehood, lie, untruthfulness. From pseudomai; a fabrication, i.e. Falsehood. accentuates ἐπερίσσευσεν (eperisseusen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4052.htm">Strong's 4052: </a> From perissos; to superabound, be in excess, be superfluous; also to cause to superabound or excel. God’s 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. truthfulness, ἀλήθεια (alētheia) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_225.htm">Strong's 225: </a> From alethes; truth. to the increase 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. of His αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. glory, δόξαν (doxan) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1391.htm">Strong's 1391: </a> From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application. why τί (ti) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5101.htm">Strong's 5101: </a> Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what. {am} I κἀγὼ (kagō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2504.htm">Strong's 2504: </a> To also, I too, but I. From kai and ego; so also the dative case kamoi, and accusative case kame and I, me. still ἔτι (eti) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_2089.htm">Strong's 2089: </a> (a) of time: still, yet, even now, (b) of degree: even, further, more, in addition. Perhaps akin to etos; 'yet, ' still. condemned κρίνομαι (krinomai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2919.htm">Strong's 2919: </a> Properly, to distinguish, i.e. Decide; by implication, to try, condemn, punish. as ὡς (hōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5613.htm">Strong's 5613: </a> Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. a sinner? ἁμαρτωλὸς (hamartōlos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_268.htm">Strong's 268: </a> Sinning, sinful, depraved, detestable. 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