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there is no one who seeks God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/romans/3.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />No one is truly wise; no one is seeking God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/romans/3.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />no one understands; no one seeks for God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/romans/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />There is no one who understands, no one who seeks God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/romans/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />there is none understanding; there is none seeking after God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/romans/3.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/romans/3.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />There is none who understands; There is none who seeks after God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/romans/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />THERE IS NO ONE WHO UNDERSTANDS, THERE IS NO ONE WHO SEEKS OUT GOD;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/romans/3.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />THERE IS NONE WHO UNDERSTANDS, THERE IS NONE WHO SEEKS FOR GOD;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/romans/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />THERE IS NONE WHO UNDERSTANDS, THERE IS NONE WHO SEEKS FOR GOD;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/romans/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />THERE IS NONE WHO UNDERSTANDS, THERE IS NONE WHO SEEKS FOR GOD;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/romans/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“THERE IS NONE WHO UNDERSTANDS, THERE IS NONE WHO SEEKS FOR GOD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/romans/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />There is no one who understands; there is no one who seeks God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/romans/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />There is no one who understands; there is no one who seeks God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/romans/3.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />There is none that understandeth, There is none that seeketh after God;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/romans/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Not one of them understands or even searches for God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/romans/3.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />There is none that understandeth, There is none that seeketh after God;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/romans/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />No one understands. No one searches for God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/romans/3.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />no one who is wise or who worships God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/romans/3.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />No one understands. No one searches for God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/romans/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />There is no one who understands, no one who seeks God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/romans/3.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />there is no one who understands, there is no one who seeks God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/romans/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />"There is no one who understands. There is no one who seeks after God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/romans/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/romans/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />There is not one who is really wise, nor one who is a diligent seeker after God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/romans/3.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />There is no one who understands. There is no one who seeks after God. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/romans/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />there is none who is understanding, there is none who is seeking after God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/romans/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />there is none understanding; there is none seeking after God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/romans/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> There is none who is understanding, there is none who is seeking after God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/romans/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />There is none understanding, there is none seeking God.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/romans/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/romans/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />There is no one who understands. There is no one who seeks God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/romans/3.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />there is no one who understands, there is no one who seeks God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/romans/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />there is no one who has understanding, there is no one who seeks God.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/romans/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />There are none who understand, there are none who seek after God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/romans/3.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />“Neither is there one who understands, nor one who seeks God.”<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/romans/3.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />there is none that understands; there is none that seeks after God;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/romans/3.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />there is no one who understands, there is no one who seeks out God;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/romans/3.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />there is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/romans/3.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />there is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/romans/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />There is not one who is really wise, nor one who is a diligent seeker after God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/romans/3.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />there is none that understands; there is none that seeks after God;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/romans/3.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />there is none that understandeth; there is none that seeketh after God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/romans/3-11.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KIZs4GUMn-g?start=670" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/romans/3.htm">There is No One Righteous</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">10</span>As it is written: “There is no one righteous, not even one. <span class="reftext">11</span><span class="highl"><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: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.">no one</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- 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/4920.htm" title="4920: syniōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- To consider, understand, perceive. From sun and hiemi; to put together, i.e. to comprehend; by implication, to act piously.">understands,</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."></a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.">no one</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- 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/1567.htm" title="1567: ekzētōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- To seek out, seek out after, require. From ek and zeteo; to search out, i.e.investigate, crave, demand, worship.">seeks</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- 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: Theon (N-AMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">12</span>All have turned away, they have together become worthless; there is no one who does good, not even one.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/14-2.htm">Psalm 14:2</a></span><br />The LORD looks down from heaven upon the sons of men to see if any understand, if any seek God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/53-2.htm">Psalm 53:2</a></span><br />God looks down from heaven upon the sons of men to see if any understand, if any seek God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/7-20.htm">Ecclesiastes 7:20</a></span><br />Surely there is no righteous man on earth who does good and never sins.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/64-6.htm">Isaiah 64:6-7</a></span><br />Each of us has become like something unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all wither like a leaf, and our iniquities carry us away like the wind. / No one calls on Your name or strives to take hold of You. For You have hidden Your face from us and delivered us into the hand of our iniquity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/10-7.htm">Jeremiah 10:7</a></span><br />Who would not fear You, O King of nations? This is Your due. For among all the wise men of the nations, and in all their kingdoms, there is none like You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/10-4.htm">Psalm 10:4</a></span><br />In his pride the wicked man does not seek Him; in all his schemes there is no God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/36-1.htm">Psalm 36:1-2</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David, the servant of the LORD. An oracle is in my heart regarding the transgression of the wicked man: There is no fear of God before his eyes. / For his eyes are too full of conceit to detect or hate his own sin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/55-6.htm">Isaiah 55:6-7</a></span><br />Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near. / Let the wicked man forsake his way and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the LORD, that He may have compassion, and to our God, for He will freely pardon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/1-28.htm">Proverbs 1:28-29</a></span><br />Then they will call on me, but I will not answer; they will earnestly seek me, but will not find me. / For they hated knowledge and chose not to fear the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/9-13.htm">Isaiah 9:13</a></span><br />But the people did not return to Him who struck them; they did not seek the LORD of Hosts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/6-44.htm">John 6:44</a></span><br />“No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him, and I will raise him up at the last day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/8-47.htm">John 8:47</a></span><br />Whoever belongs to God hears the words of God. The reason you do not hear is that you do not belong to God.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/15-5.htm">John 15:5</a></span><br />I am the vine and you are the branches. The one who remains in Me, and I in him, will bear much fruit. For apart from Me you can do nothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/2-14.htm">1 Corinthians 2:14</a></span><br />The natural man does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God. For they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/2-1.htm">Ephesians 2:1-3</a></span><br />And you were dead in your trespasses and sins, / in which you used to walk when you conformed to the ways of this world and of the ruler of the power of the air, the spirit who is now at work in the sons of disobedience. / All of us also lived among them at one time, fulfilling the cravings of our flesh and indulging its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature children of wrath.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">There is none that understands, there is none that seeks after God.</p><p class="hdg">none that understandeth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/1-22.htm">Romans 1:22,28</a></b></br> Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools, … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/14-2.htm">Psalm 14:2-4</a></b></br> The LORD looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, <i>and</i> seek God… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/53-2.htm">Psalm 53:2,4</a></b></br> God looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were <i>any</i> that did understand, that did seek God… </p><p class="hdg">seeketh.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/8-7.htm">Romans 8:7</a></b></br> Because the carnal mind <i>is</i> enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/21-15.htm">Job 21:15,16</a></b></br> What <i>is</i> the Almighty, that we should serve him? and what profit should we have, if we pray unto him? … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/9-13.htm">Isaiah 9:13</a></b></br> For the people turneth not unto him that smiteth them, neither do they seek the LORD of hosts.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/27-23.htm">Diligent</a> <a href="/acts/12-16.htm">Really</a> <a href="/romans/3-8.htm">Right</a> <a href="/jeremiah/17-10.htm">Searcher</a> <a href="/john/8-50.htm">Seeketh</a> <a href="/acts/27-30.htm">Seeking</a> <a href="/john/8-50.htm">Seeks</a> <a href="/matthew/13-23.htm">Understandeth</a> <a href="/romans/1-31.htm">Understanding</a> <a href="/matthew/13-23.htm">Understands</a> <a href="/romans/3-9.htm">Wise</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/romans/12-11.htm">Diligent</a> <a href="/romans/8-9.htm">Really</a> <a href="/romans/3-12.htm">Right</a> <a href="/romans/8-27.htm">Searcher</a> <a href="/romans/11-7.htm">Seeketh</a> <a href="/romans/10-3.htm">Seeking</a> <a href="/romans/11-7.htm">Seeks</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-2.htm">Understandeth</a> <a href="/romans/7-23.htm">Understanding</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-2.htm">Understands</a> <a href="/romans/10-6.htm">Wise</a><div class="vheading2">Romans 3</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/3-1.htm">The Jews prerogative;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/3-3.htm">which they have not lost;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/3-9.htm">howbeit the law convinces them also of sin;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/3-20.htm">therefore no one is justified by the law;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/3-28.htm">but all, without difference, by faith, only;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/3-31.htm">and yet the law is not abolished.</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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><b>There is no one who understands</b><br>This phrase highlights the universal lack of spiritual insight among humanity. In biblical context, understanding is often associated with wisdom and the fear of the Lord (<a href="/proverbs/9-10.htm">Proverbs 9:10</a>). The Apostle Paul, in <a href="/romans/3.htm">Romans 3</a>, is emphasizing the fallen nature of humanity, echoing the sentiments found in <a href="/psalms/14-2.htm">Psalm 14:2-3</a> and <a href="/psalms/53-2.htm">Psalm 53:2-3</a>, which describe the foolishness and corruption of mankind. Historically, the Jewish audience would have been familiar with the concept of wisdom as a divine gift, often associated with figures like Solomon. Theologically, this phrase underscores the need for divine revelation and the work of the Holy Spirit to open the eyes of the heart (<a href="/ephesians/1-18.htm">Ephesians 1:18</a>).<p><b>no one who seeks God</b><br>This statement underscores the natural human tendency to turn away from God, a theme prevalent throughout Scripture. In the cultural context of the Roman Empire, where various gods and philosophies were pursued, Paul asserts that true seeking of the one true God is absent without divine intervention. This aligns with Jesus' teaching in <a href="/john/6-44.htm">John 6:44</a>, where He states that no one can come to Him unless drawn by the Father. Theologically, this phrase points to the doctrine of total depravity, suggesting that apart from God's grace, humans do not naturally pursue a relationship with Him. This also connects to the prophetic promise of a new covenant in <a href="/jeremiah/31-33.htm">Jeremiah 31:33</a>, where God promises to write His law on the hearts of His people, enabling them to seek Him genuinely.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a></b><br>The author of the Book of Romans, Paul was a key figure in the early Christian church, known for his missionary journeys and theological writings.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_church_in_rome.htm">The Church in Rome</a></b><br>The recipients of the letter, the Roman Christians were a diverse group of Jewish and Gentile believers living in the heart of the Roman Empire.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_fall_of_man.htm">The Fall of Man</a></b><br>An event referenced implicitly in this passage, the Fall describes humanity's original sin and separation from God, which is foundational to understanding the need for salvation.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_universality_of_sin.htm">The Universality of Sin</a></b><br><a href="/romans/3-11.htm">Romans 3:11</a> underscores the universal nature of sin, affirming that all humanity is in need of redemption. This should humble us and remind us of our dependence on God's grace.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_need_for_divine_revelation.htm">The Need for Divine Revelation</a></b><br>Since no one naturally seeks God, it is through His revelation and the work of the Holy Spirit that we come to understand and pursue Him. This highlights the importance of prayer and reliance on the Spirit in evangelism.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_scripture_in_understanding.htm">The Role of Scripture in Understanding</a></b><br>The Bible is essential for gaining true understanding of God and His will. Regular study and meditation on Scripture are crucial for spiritual growth and discernment.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_seeking_god.htm">The Importance of Seeking God</a></b><br>While the natural inclination is not to seek God, believers are called to actively pursue a relationship with Him. This involves intentional practices such as prayer, worship, and community fellowship.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_romans_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Romans 3</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_i_discover_god.htm">How do I discover God?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/two_or_three_witnesses_needed.htm">When should you search and when should you give up?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_justification.htm">What does the Bible say about justification?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_christian_logic.htm">What defines Christian logic?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/romans/3-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">There is</span><br /><span class="grk">ἔστιν</span> <span class="translit">(estin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> </span><span class="str2">I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">no one</span><br /><span class="grk">οὐκ</span> <span class="translit">(ouk)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> </span><span class="str2">No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who</span><br /><span class="grk">ὁ</span> <span class="translit">(ho)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">understands,</span><br /><span class="grk">συνίων</span> <span class="translit">(syniōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4920.htm">Strong's 4920: </a> </span><span class="str2">To consider, understand, perceive. From sun and hiemi; to put together, i.e. to comprehend; by implication, to act piously.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">no one</span><br /><span class="grk">οὐκ</span> <span class="translit">(ouk)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> </span><span class="str2">No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who</span><br /><span class="grk">ὁ</span> <span class="translit">(ho)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">seeks</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐκζητῶν</span> <span class="translit">(ekzētōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1567.htm">Strong's 1567: </a> </span><span class="str2">To seek out, seek out after, require. From ek and zeteo; to search out, i.e.investigate, crave, demand, worship.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">God.</span><br /><span class="grk">Θεόν</span> <span class="translit">(Theon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> </span><span class="str2">A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/romans/3-11.htm">Romans 3:11 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/romans/3-11.htm">Romans 3:11 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/romans/3-11.htm">Romans 3:11 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/romans/3-11.htm">Romans 3:11 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/romans/3-11.htm">Romans 3:11 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/romans/3-11.htm">Romans 3:11 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/romans/3-11.htm">Romans 3:11 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/romans/3-11.htm">Romans 3:11 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/romans/3-11.htm">Romans 3:11 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/romans/3-11.htm">Romans 3:11 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/romans/3-11.htm">NT Letters: Romans 3:11 There is no one who understands (Rom. 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