Romans 10:8 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)8 But what does the Scripture say [about being made right with God]? [Deut. 30:14 says], “The message of God is near you [i.e., it is not difficult to comprehend]. It is on your lips and in your heart.” This is the message of faith [in Christ] which we [apostles] preach. Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 17698 But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach; Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition8 But what does it say? The Word (God's message in Christ) is near you, on your lips and in your heart; that is, the Word (the message, the basis and object) of faith which we preach, [Deut. 30:14.] Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)8 But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach: Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible8 But what does it say? “The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart” (that is, the message of faith that we preach). Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version8 But what does Scripture say? "The word is near, in your mouth and in your heart." This is the word of faith, which we are preaching. Ver Capítulo |
so that He could dedicate her [to Himself], after cleansing her by means of the washing of water [i.e., immersion], accompanied by the word. [Note: “The word” here refers either to a person’s profession of faith (See Rom. 10:9) or to the Gospel message (See Rom. 10:17), both of which are associated with immersion].