Romans 3:23

New International Reader's Version

Everyone has sinned. No one measures up to God’s glory.

Cross References

Genesis 8:21

The smell of the offerings pleased the Lord. He said to himself, “I will never put a curse on the ground again because of human beings. I will not do it even though their hearts are always directed toward evil. Their thoughts are evil from the time they are young. I will never destroy all living things again, as I have just done.

1 Kings 8:46

“Suppose your people sin against you. After all, there isn’t anyone who doesn’t sin. And suppose you get angry with them. You hand them over to their enemies. They take them as prisoners to their own lands. It doesn’t matter whether those lands are near or far away.

Ecclesiastes 7:20

It is true that there isn’t anyone on earth who does only what is right and never sins.

Romans 1:28

They didn’t think it was important to know God. So God let them continue to have evil thoughts. They did things they shouldn’t do.

Romans 11:32

God has found everyone guilty of not obeying him. So now he can have mercy on everyone.

Romans 3:19

What the law says, it says to those who are ruled by the law. Its purpose is to shut every mouth and make the whole world accountable to God.

Romans 3:9

What should we say then? Do we Jews have any advantage? Not at all! We have already claimed that Jews and Gentiles are sinners. Everyone is under the power of sin.

Romans 5:2

Through faith in Jesus we have received God’s grace. In that grace we stand. We are full of joy because we expect to share in God’s glory.

Galatians 3:22

But Scripture has locked up everything under the control of sin. It does so in order that what was promised might be given to those who believe. The promise comes through faith in Jesus Christ.

1 Thessalonians 2:12

We gave you hope and strength. We comforted you. We really wanted you to live in a way that is worthy of God. He chooses you to enter his glorious kingdom.

2 Thessalonians 2:14

He chose you to be saved by accepting the good news that we preach. And you will share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Hebrews 4:1

God’s promise of enjoying his rest still stands. So be careful that none of you fails to receive it.

1 Peter 4:13

Instead, be joyful that you are taking part in Christ’s sufferings. Then you will have even more joy when Christ returns in glory.

1 Peter 5:1

I’m speaking to the elders among you. I was a witness of Christ’s sufferings. And I will also share in the glory that is going to come. I’m making my appeal to you as one who is an elder together with you.

1 Peter 5:10

God always gives you all the grace you need. So you will only have to suffer for a little while. Then God himself will build you up again. He will make you strong and steady. And he has chosen you to share in his eternal glory because you belong to Christ.