Romans 3:23

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

Complete Jewish Bible:

since all have sinned and come short of earning God’s praise.

Berean Standard Bible:

for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,

American Standard Version:

for all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God;

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

For{G1063} all{G3956} have sinned{G264}, and{G2532} come short{G5302} of the glory{G1391} of God{G2316};

Cross-References (KJV):

Ecclesiastes 7:20

  • For [there is] not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.

1 John 1:8

  • ¶ If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

1 John 1:10

  • If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.

Romans 3:9

  • What then? are we better [than they]? No, in no wise: for we have before proved both Jews and Gentiles, that they are all under sin;

Galatians 3:22

  • But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe.

Romans 11:32

  • For God hath concluded them all in unbelief, that he might have mercy upon all.

1 Thessalonians 2:12

  • That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.

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Commentary for Romans 3:23

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: G1063
    There are 1016 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: γάρ
    Transliteration: gár
    Pronunciation: gar
    Description: a primary particle; properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles):--and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
  2. Strong's Number: G3956
    There are 1075 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πᾶς
    Transliteration: pâs
    Pronunciation: pas
    Description: including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole:--all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.
  3. Strong's Number: G264
    There are 96 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἁμαρτάνω
    Transliteration: hamartánō
    Pronunciation: ham-ar-tan'-o
    Description: perhaps from Α (as a negative particle) and the base of μέρος; properly, to miss the mark (and so not share in the prize), i.e. (figuratively) to err, especially (morally) to sin:--for your faults, offend, sin, trespass.
  4. Strong's Number: G2532
    There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: καί
    Transliteration: kaí
    Pronunciation: kahee
    Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
  5. Strong's Number: G5302
    There are 16 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὑστερέω
    Transliteration: hysteréō
    Pronunciation: hoos-ter-eh'-o
    Description: from ὕστερος; to be later, i.e. (by implication) to be inferior; generally, to fall short (be deficient):--come behind (short), be destitute, fail, lack, suffer need, (be in) want, be the worse.
  6. Strong's Number: G1391
    There are 151 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: δόξα
    Transliteration: dóxa
    Pronunciation: dox'-ah
    Description: from the base of δοκέω; glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or subjective):--dignity, glory(-ious), honour, praise, worship.
  7. Strong's Number: G2316
    There are 1172 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: θεός
    Transliteration: theós
    Pronunciation: theh'-os
    Description: of uncertain affinity; a deity, especially (with ὁ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very:--X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).