Romans 3:8 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

And not rather, (as we be slanderously reported, and as some affirm that we say,) Let us do evil, that good may come? whose damnation is just.

And [why should we] not [rather say], (as we be slanderously reported, and as some affirm that we say,)

Let us do evil, that good may come? whose damnation (or 'condemnation') is just - a further illustration of the same sentiment: q.d., 'Such reasoning amounts to this-which, indeed, we who preach salvation by free grace are slanderously accused of teaching-that the more evil we do, the more glory will redound to God: a damnable principle.' Thus the apostle, instead of refuting this principle, thinks it enough to hold it up to execration, as one that shocks the moral sense.

That the Jew is under like Condemnation with the Gentile, Proved from his own Scriptures (Romans 3:9-19)

Romans 3:8

8 And not rather, (as we be slanderously reported, and as some affirm that we say,) Let us do evil, that good may come? whose damnation is just.