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If that were so, how could God judge the world?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/romans/3.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Of course not! If God were not entirely fair, how would he be qualified to judge the world?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/romans/3.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />By no means! For then how could God judge the world?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/romans/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Certainly not! In that case, how could God judge the world?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/romans/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Never may it be! Otherwise, how will God judge the world?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/romans/3.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />God forbid: for then how shall God judge the world?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/romans/3.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Certainly not! For then how will God judge the world?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/romans/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Far from it! For <i>otherwise,</i> how will God judge the world?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/romans/3.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />May it never be! For otherwise, how will God judge the world?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/romans/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />May it never be! For otherwise how will God judge the world?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/romans/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />May it never be! For otherwise, how will God judge the world?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/romans/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Certainly not! For <i>otherwise,</i> how will God judge the world?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/romans/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Absolutely not! Otherwise, how will God judge the world?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/romans/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Absolutely not! Otherwise, how will God judge the world?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/romans/3.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />God forbid: for then how shall God judge the world?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/romans/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />But the answer is, "No." Otherwise, how could God judge the world? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/romans/3.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />God forbid: for then how shall God judge the world?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/romans/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />That's unthinkable! Otherwise, how would God be able to judge the world?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/romans/3.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />By no means! If God is not just, how can he judge the world? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/romans/3.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Of course not! Otherwise, how could God judge the world? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/romans/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Certainly not! In that case, how could God judge the world?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/romans/3.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Absolutely not! For otherwise how could God judge the world?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/romans/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Absolutely not. For then how will God judge the world?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/romans/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />By no means: for then how shall God judge the world?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/romans/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />No indeed; for in that case how shall He judge all mankind?)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/romans/3.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />May it never be! For then how will God judge the world? <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/romans/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Let it not be! Since how will God judge the world?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/romans/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Never may it be! Otherwise, how will God judge the world?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/romans/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> let it not be! since how shall God judge the world?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/romans/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />It may not be: for how shall God judge the world.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/romans/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />(I speak according to man.) God forbid: otherwise how shall God judge this world? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/romans/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />(I am speaking in human terms.) Let it not be so! Otherwise, how would God judge this world?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/romans/3.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Of course not! For how else is God to judge the world?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/romans/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />By no means! For then how could God judge the world?<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/romans/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Far be it: for then how could God judge the world?<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 />God forbid! Otherwise, how will God judge the universe?<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/romans/3.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />It can not be: for if so, how shall God judge the world?<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/romans/3.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />It could not be so: then how will God judge the world?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/romans/3.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />God forbid: for how then shall God judge the world?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/romans/3.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />not at all: for then how could God judge the world?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/romans/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />No indeed; for in that case how shall He judge all mankind?)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/romans/3.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />It could not be! for, then, how shall God judge the world?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/romans/3.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />for then how shall God judge the world?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/romans/3-6.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=628" 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">God Remains Faithful</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">5</span>But if our unrighteousness highlights the righteousness of God, what shall we say? That God is unjust to inflict His wrath on us? I am speaking in human terms. <span class="reftext">6</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether."></a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: genoito (V-AOM-3S) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.">Certainly not!</a> <a href="/greek/1893.htm" title="1893: epei (Conj) -- Of time: when, after; of cause: since, because; otherwise: else. From epi and ei; thereupon, i.e. Since.">In that case,</a> <a href="/greek/4459.htm" title="4459: pōs (Adv) -- Adverb from the base of pou; an interrogative particle of manner; in what way?; also as exclamation, how much!">how</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."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theos (N-NMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">could God</a> <a href="/greek/2919.htm" title="2919: krinei (V-FIA-3S) -- Properly, to distinguish, i.e. Decide; by implication, to try, condemn, punish.">judge</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.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2889.htm" title="2889: kosmon (N-AMS) -- Probably from the base of komizo; orderly arrangement, i.e. Decoration; by implication, the world (morally).">world?</a> </span> <span class="reftext">7</span>However, if my falsehood accentuates God’s truthfulness, to the increase of His glory, why am I still condemned as a sinner?…<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/51-4.htm">Psalm 51:4</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/18-25.htm">Genesis 18:25</a></span><br />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?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/8-3.htm">Job 8:3</a></span><br />Does God pervert justice? Does the Almighty pervert what is right?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/34-12.htm">Job 34:12</a></span><br />Indeed, it is true that God does not act wickedly, and the Almighty does not pervert justice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/32-4.htm">Deuteronomy 32:4</a></span><br />He is the Rock, His work is perfect; all His ways are just. A God of faithfulness without injustice, righteous and upright is He.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/19-7.htm">2 Chronicles 19:7</a></span><br />And now, may the fear of the LORD be upon you. Be careful what you do, for with the LORD our God there is no injustice or partiality or bribery.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/9-8.htm">Psalm 9:8</a></span><br />He judges the world with justice; He governs the people with equity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/96-13.htm">Psalm 96:13</a></span><br />before the LORD, for He is coming—He is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world in righteousness and the peoples in His faithfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/98-9.htm">Psalm 98:9</a></span><br />before the LORD, for He comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness and the peoples with equity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/11-4.htm">Isaiah 11:4</a></span><br />but with righteousness He will judge the poor, and with equity He will decide for the lowly of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of His mouth and slay the wicked with the breath of His lips.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/17-31.htm">Acts 17:31</a></span><br />For He has set a day when He will judge the world with justice by the Man He has appointed. He has given proof of this to everyone by raising Him from the dead.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_thessalonians/1-5.htm">2 Thessalonians 1:5-6</a></span><br />All this is clear evidence of God’s righteous judgment. And so you will be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you are suffering. / After all, it is only right for God to repay with affliction those who afflict you,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/19-11.htm">Revelation 19:11</a></span><br />Then I saw heaven standing open, and there before me was a white horse. And its rider is called Faithful and True. With righteousness He judges and wages war.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/2-5.htm">Romans 2:5</a></span><br />But because of your hard and unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against yourself for the day of wrath, when God’s righteous judgment will be revealed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/2-16.htm">Romans 2:16</a></span><br />on the day when God will judge men’s secrets through Christ Jesus, as proclaimed by my gospel.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">God forbid: for then how shall God judge the world?</p><p class="hdg">God forbid.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/3-4.htm">Romans 3:4</a></b></br> God forbid: yea, let God be true, but every man a liar; as it is written, That thou mightest be justified in thy sayings, and mightest overcome when thou art judged.</p><p class="hdg">for then.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/18-25.htm">Genesis 18:25</a></b></br> That be far from thee to do after this manner, to slay the righteous with the wicked: and that the righteous should be as the wicked, that be far from thee: Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/8-3.htm">Job 8:3</a></b></br> Doth God pervert judgment? or doth the Almighty pervert justice?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/34-17.htm">Job 34:17-19</a></b></br> Shall even he that hateth right govern? and wilt thou condemn him that is most just? … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/romans/1-15.htm">Able</a> <a href="/acts/28-18.htm">Case</a> <a href="/romans/3-4.htm">Far</a> <a href="/romans/3-4.htm">Forbid</a> <a href="/romans/3-4.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/romans/3-4.htm">Judge</a> <a href="/acts/19-35.htm">Mankind</a> <a href="/romans/3-4.htm">Means</a> <a href="/john/14-11.htm">Otherwise</a> <a href="/romans/3-4.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/romans/3-5.htm">Way</a> <a href="/romans/1-20.htm">World</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/romans/3-20.htm">Able</a> <a href="/romans/4-4.htm">Case</a> <a href="/romans/3-23.htm">Far</a> <a href="/romans/3-31.htm">Forbid</a> <a href="/romans/3-30.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/romans/14-3.htm">Judge</a> <a href="/romans/5-12.htm">Mankind</a> <a href="/romans/3-31.htm">Means</a> <a href="/romans/11-6.htm">Otherwise</a> <a href="/romans/3-31.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/romans/3-9.htm">Way</a> <a href="/romans/3-19.htm">World</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>Certainly not!</b><br>This phrase is a strong negation, often used by Paul to reject a false conclusion or misunderstanding. In the context of Romans, Paul is addressing potential objections to his teachings on sin and God's righteousness. The Greek phrase "me genoito" is emphatic, indicating a firm rejection of the idea that God could be unrighteous. This reflects the consistent biblical theme that God is holy and just, as seen in passages like <a href="/isaiah/6-3.htm">Isaiah 6:3</a> and <a href="/revelation/4-8.htm">Revelation 4:8</a>, where God's holiness is proclaimed.<p><b>In that case,</b><br>Paul is responding to a hypothetical argument that questions God's justice. This rhetorical style is common in Paul's letters, where he anticipates objections and addresses them directly. The use of "in that case" suggests a logical progression in the argument, emphasizing the importance of understanding God's nature and the implications of His actions.<p><b>how could God judge the world?</b><br>This phrase underscores the belief in God's ultimate authority and role as the judge of all humanity. The concept of God as judge is rooted in the Old Testament, with passages like <a href="/psalms/96-13.htm">Psalm 96:13</a> and <a href="/ecclesiastes/12-14.htm">Ecclesiastes 12:14</a> affirming that God will judge the world with righteousness. In the New Testament, this theme continues, with Jesus speaking of the final judgment in <a href="/matthew/25-31.htm">Matthew 25:31-46</a>. The question posed by Paul highlights the necessity of God's justice for the moral order of the universe, affirming that God's judgments are true and righteous, as seen in <a href="/revelation/16-7.htm">Revelation 16:7</a>.<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 is addressing the Roman Christians, explaining the righteousness of God and the universality of sin.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/r/roman_christians.htm">Roman Christians</a></b><br>The recipients of the letter, a diverse group of Jewish and Gentile believers in Rome, who are being taught about the fundamentals of the Christian faith.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The central figure in this verse, whose righteousness and justice are being defended by Paul.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_world.htm">The World</a></b><br>Refers to all of humanity, which is subject to God's judgment.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/judgment.htm">Judgment</a></b><br>The event or process by which God will judge the actions and hearts of all people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_righteous_judgment.htm">God's Righteous Judgment</a></b><br>God's judgment is based on His perfect righteousness. He is the ultimate standard of justice, and His judgments are always fair and true.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_necessity_of_judgment.htm">The Necessity of Judgment</a></b><br>Without God's judgment, there would be no accountability for sin. Judgment is necessary to uphold justice and righteousness in the world.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/human_sinfulness_and_divine_justice.htm">Human Sinfulness and Divine Justice</a></b><br>All have sinned and fall short of God's glory, making His judgment necessary. Understanding our sinfulness should lead us to repentance and reliance on God's grace.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_jesus_in_judgment.htm">The Role of Jesus in Judgment</a></b><br>Jesus is central to God's plan of judgment and redemption. Through Him, believers are justified and spared from condemnation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_in_light_of_judgment.htm">Living in Light of Judgment</a></b><br>Knowing that God will judge the world should motivate believers to live righteously and share the gospel with others.<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/why_doesnand#8217;t_god_just_forgive_everyone.htm">Why doesn't God just forgive everyone?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/god's_plan_for_humanity.htm">What is a sin tax?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/if_sin_shows_god's_glory,_why_condemn_us.htm">(Romans 3:5) If our unrighteousness serves to display God’s righteousness, how can God justly condemn us for something that ultimately highlights His glory? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_god_forgive_some,_not_others.htm">If God is perfectly just, why does He forgive some sinners but not others?</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>(6) <span class= "bld">For then how shall God judge the world?</span>--St. Paul considers it a sufficient answer merely to propound this question. He and those to whom he was writing all <span class= "ital">assumed</span> that there must be a future judgment.<p>The way in which Bishop Butler deals with the argument from necessity is very similar to this, substituting only present for future judgment. "It is fact that God does govern even brute creatures by the method of rewards and punishments in the natural course of things. And men are rewarded and punished for their actions--punished for actions mischievous to society as being so, punished for vicious actions as such--by the natural instrumentality of each other under the present conduct of Providence," &c. Hence the necessitarian is in this dilemma: either his opinion is not true, or else it must be capable of being harmonised with these facts. The facts themselves are postulated.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/romans/3-6.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">Absolutely not!</span><br /><span class="grk">γένοιτο</span> <span class="translit">(genoito)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Optative Middle - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1096.htm">Strong's 1096: </a> </span><span class="str2">A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">In that case,</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐπεὶ</span> <span class="translit">(epei)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1893.htm">Strong's 1893: </a> </span><span class="str2">Of time: when, after; of cause: since, because; otherwise: else. From epi and ei; thereupon, i.e. Since.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">how</span><br /><span class="grk">πῶς</span> <span class="translit">(pōs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4459.htm">Strong's 4459: </a> </span><span class="str2">Adverb from the base of pou; an interrogative particle of manner; in what way?; also as exclamation, how much!</span><br /><br /><span class="word">{could} God</span><br /><span class="grk">Θεὸς</span> <span class="translit">(Theos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative 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 /><br /><span class="word">judge</span><br /><span class="grk">κρινεῖ</span> <span class="translit">(krinei)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2919.htm">Strong's 2919: </a> </span><span class="str2">Properly, to distinguish, i.e. Decide; by implication, to try, condemn, punish.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">τὸν</span> <span class="translit">(ton)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Accusative 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">world?</span><br /><span class="grk">κόσμον</span> <span class="translit">(kosmon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2889.htm">Strong's 2889: </a> </span><span class="str2">Probably from the base of komizo; orderly arrangement, i.e. Decoration; by implication, the world (morally).</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/romans/3-6.htm">Romans 3:6 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/romans/3-6.htm">Romans 3:6 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/romans/3-6.htm">Romans 3:6 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/romans/3-6.htm">Romans 3:6 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/romans/3-6.htm">Romans 3:6 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/romans/3-6.htm">Romans 3:6 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/romans/3-6.htm">Romans 3:6 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/romans/3-6.htm">Romans 3:6 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/romans/3-6.htm">Romans 3:6 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/romans/3-6.htm">Romans 3:6 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/romans/3-6.htm">NT Letters: Romans 3:6 May it never be! 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