Romans 3:23 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)23 for everyone has sinned and falls short of God’s glory [i.e., His approval, or His perfect character]. Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 176923 for all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition23 Since all have sinned and are falling short of the honor and glory which God bestows and receives. Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)23 for all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God; Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible23 All have sinned and fall short of God’s glory, Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version23 For all have sinned and all are in need of the glory of God. Ver Capítulo |
Now we [all] know that everything the law says applies to those who are under [obligation to obey] that law, [Note: Here “the law” appears to refer to the Old Testament Scriptures generally, since Psalms and Isaiah are quoted. See verses 10-18]. This is so that the mouth of every objector may be stopped [i.e., from making excuses for his sin], and thereby bring the entire world under God’s judgment [i.e., both Jews and Gentiles].
So, as long as God’s promise of entering into a state of rest with Him [still] remains, we should fear that someone among you will appear [in the end] to have fallen short of [attaining] it. [Note: In this section “entering into rest” refers to Israel entering Canaan (verses 6, 8) and to Christians entering heaven (verses 3, 9) . The “Sabbath day rest” is presented as a type of both].