Romans 5:1

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

¶ Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:

Complete Jewish Bible:

So, since we have come to be considered righteous by God because of our trust, let us continue to have shalom with God through our Lord, Yeshua the Messiah.

Berean Standard Bible:

Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,

American Standard Version:

Being therefore justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ;

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Therefore^{G3767} being justified^{G1344} by^{G1537} faith^{G4102}, we have^{G2192} peace^{G1515} with^{G4314} God^{G2316} through^{G1223} our^{G2257} Lord^{G2962} Jesus^{G2424} Christ^{G5547}:

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Commentary for Romans 5:1

Romans 5:1 is a pivotal verse in the New Testament, encapsulating key themes of the Christian faith, particularly those emphasized by the Apostle Paul in his letter to the Romans. The verse reads, "Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ."

The historical context of this verse is set within the broader letter written by Paul around AD 57. The Roman church was a diverse community, comprising both Jewish and Gentile believers, who faced various social and religious tensions. Paul's letter addresses doctrinal issues, moral instructions, and practical advice for Christian living, aiming to unify the church and clarify the essence of the gospel.

In Romans 5:1, the theme of justification by faith is central. Justification is a legal term that means being declared righteous in God's sight. Paul is affirming that this righteous status is not achieved through adherence to the law (as was traditionally believed in Jewish contexts), but through faith in Jesus Christ. This faith is not merely intellectual assent but a trusting reliance on Christ's atoning sacrifice on the cross.

The result of this justification is peace with God. This peace signifies a reconciled relationship, a restoration of fellowship between humanity and the divine, which had been fractured by sin. Through Jesus' life, death, and resurrection, believers are brought into a harmonious relationship with God, characterized by grace and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.

In summary, Romans 5:1 succinctly presents the transformative effect of faith in Jesus Christ. It reassures believers that through faith, they are justified—declared righteous—and as a result, enjoy a restored relationship with God, marked by peace. This verse serves as a foundational text for the Christian understanding of salvation and the believer's new position before God.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. Strong's Number: G3767
   There are 519 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: οὖν
   Transliteration: oûn
   Pronunciation: oon
   Description: apparently a primary word; (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly:--and (so, truly), but, now (then), so (likewise then), then, therefore, verily, wherefore.
   
2. Strong's Number: G1344
   There are 36 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: δικαιόω
   Transliteration: dikaióō
   Pronunciation: dik-ah-yo'-o
   Description: from δίκαιος; to render (i.e. show or regard as) just or innocent:--free, justify(-ier), be righteous.
   
3. Strong's Number: G1537
   There are 761 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐκ
   Transliteration: ek
   Pronunciation: ex
   Description: a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause; literal or figurative; direct or remote):--after, among, X are, at, betwixt(-yond), by (the means of), exceedingly, (+ abundantly above), for(- th), from (among, forth, up), + grudgingly, + heartily, X heavenly, X hereby, + very highly, in, …ly, (because, by reason) of, off (from), on, out among (from, of), over, since, X thenceforth, through, X unto, X vehemently, with(-out). Often used in composition, with the same general import; often of completion.
   
4. Strong's Number: G4102
   There are 228 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: πίστις
   Transliteration: pístis
   Pronunciation: pis'-tis
   Description: from πείθω; persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ for salvation; abstractly, constancy in such profession; by extension, the system of religious (Gospel) truth itself:--assurance, belief, believe, faith, fidelity.
   
5. Strong's Number: G2192
   There are 628 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἔχω
   Transliteration: échō
   Pronunciation: skheh'-o
   Description: a primary verb; to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition):--be (able, X hold, possessed with), accompany, + begin to amend, can(+ -not), X conceive, count, diseased, do + eat, + enjoy, + fear, following, have, hold, keep, + lack, + go to law, lie, + must needs, + of necessity, + need, next, + recover, + reign, + rest, + return, X sick, take for, + tremble, + uncircumcised, use.
   
6. Strong's Number: G1515
   There are 86 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: εἰρήνη
   Transliteration: eirḗnē
   Pronunciation: i-ray'-nay
   Description: probably from a primary verb (to join); peace (literally or figuratively); by implication, prosperity:--one, peace, quietness, rest, + set at one again.
   
7. Strong's Number: G4314
   There are 674 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: πρός
   Transliteration: prós
   Pronunciation: pros
   Description: a strengthened form of πρό; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near to; usually with the accusative case, the place, time, occasion, or respect, which is the destination of the relation, i.e. whither or for which it is predicated):--about, according to , against, among, at, because of, before, between, (where-)by, for, X at thy house, in, for intent, nigh unto, of, which pertain to, that, to (the end that), X together, to (you) -ward, unto, with(-in). In the comparative case, it denotes essentially the same applications, namely, motion towards, accession to, or nearness at.
   
8. 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).
   
9. Strong's Number: G1223
   There are 580 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: διά
   Transliteration: diá
   Pronunciation: dee-ah'
   Description: a primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional):--after, always, among, at, to avoid, because of (that), briefly, by, for (cause) … fore, from, in, by occasion of, of, by reason of, for sake, that, thereby, therefore, X though, through(-out), to, wherefore, with (-in). In composition it retains the same general importance.
   
10. Strong's Number: G2257
    There are 365 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἡμῶν
    Transliteration: hēmōn
    Pronunciation: hay-mone'
    Description: genitive case plural of ἐγώ; of (or from) us:--our (company), us, we.
    
11. Strong's Number: G2962
    There are 687 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: κύριος
    Transliteration: kýrios
    Pronunciation: koo'-ree-os
    Description: from (supremacy); supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title):-- God, Lord, master, Sir.
    
12. Strong's Number: G2424
    There are 935 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: Ἰησοῦς
    Transliteration: Iēsoûs
    Pronunciation: ee-ay-sooce'
    Description: of Hebrew origin (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ); Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites:--Jesus.
    
13. Strong's Number: G5547
    There are 530 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: Χριστός
    Transliteration: Christós
    Pronunciation: khris-tos'
    Description: from χρίω; anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus:--Christ.