Romans 3:22 Meaning and Explanation
“Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference:”
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Read Full Chapter →This righteousness comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe, for in this there is no distinction between people.
What Does Romans 3:22 Mean?
Paul names how this righteousness is received: through faith in Jesus Christ, given to all who believe. Then he underscores its reach, "there is no difference," no category of person who is too far off or too privileged. The door is the same for everyone, and it is Christ.
Faith here is trust that lays hold of Christ and clings to Him. That the offer comes to all alike is the gospel's glory: heritage, status, and history fall away as every believer stands on the same footing before God. The righteousness is His to give, ours to receive by trusting the One who secured it.
Romans 3:22 in the Original Language
pistis (πίστις), 'faith' -- trust and reliance, here a believing hold upon Jesus Christ.
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What does Romans 3:22 mean?
This righteousness comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe, for in this there is no distinction between people.