Romans 3:7

For if the truth of God hath more abounded through my lie unto his glory; why yet am I also judged as a sinner? For if the truth of God hath more abounded through my lie - i:e., If His faithfulness is rendered all the more conspicuous by my want of it.

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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

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For if the truth of God hath more abounded through my lie unto His glory, why yet am I also judged as a sinner?
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

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⁷ For if the truth of God hath more abounded through my lie unto his glory; why yet am I also judged as a sinner?

Related Commentaries of Romans 3:7

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Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

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Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

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Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

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The Complete Pulpit Commentary

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Wesley's Explanatory Notes

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