Romans 3:10
Romans 3:10 in Multiple Translations
As it is written: “There is no one righteous, not even one.
As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:
as it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one;
As it is said in the holy Writings, There is not one who does righteousness;
As Scripture says, “No one does what is right, not even one.
As it is written, There is none righteous, no not one.
according as it hath been written — 'There is none righteous, not even one;
As it is written, “There is no one righteous; no, not one.
As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:
As it is written: There is not any man just.
The following words that are written {prophets have written} in the Scriptures support this, No person is righteous. There is not even one righteous person!
It is like God says in his book, “Nobody is really good, not even one person,
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Greek Word Reference — Romans 3:10
Study Notes — Romans 3:10
- Context
- Cross References
- Romans 3:10 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Romans 3:10
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Romans 3:10
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Romans 3:10
- Trapp's Commentary on Romans 3:10
- Ellicott's Commentary on Romans 3:10
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Romans 3:10
- Cambridge Bible on Romans 3:10
- Barnes' Notes on Romans 3:10
- Whedon's Commentary on Romans 3:10
- Sermons on Romans 3:10
Context — There Is No One Righteous
10As it is written: “There is no one righteous, not even one.
11There is no one who understands, no one who seeks God. 12All have turned away, they have together become worthless; there is no one who does good, not even one.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 53:1–3 | The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt; their ways are vile. There is no one who does good. God looks down from heaven upon the sons of men to see if any understand, if any seek God. All have turned away, they have together become corrupt; there is no one who does good, not even one. |
| 2 | Psalms 14:1–3 | The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt; their acts are vile. There is no one who does good. The LORD looks down from heaven upon the sons of men to see if any understand, if any seek God. All have turned away, they have together become corrupt; there is no one who does good, not even one. |
| 3 | Romans 3:23 | for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, |
| 4 | 1 John 1:8–10 | If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say we have not sinned, we make Him out to be a liar, and His word is not in us. |
| 5 | Job 15:14 | What is man, that he should be pure, or one born of woman, that he should be righteous? |
| 6 | Job 25:4 | How then can a man be just before God? How can one born of woman be pure? |
| 7 | Mark 7:21–22 | For from within the hearts of men come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, greed, wickedness, deceit, debauchery, envy, slander, arrogance, and foolishness. |
| 8 | Mark 10:18 | “Why do you call Me good?” Jesus replied. “No one is good except God alone. |
| 9 | Jeremiah 17:9 | The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it? |
| 10 | Titus 3:3 | For at one time we too were foolish, disobedient, misled, and enslaved to all sorts of desires and pleasures—living in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. |
Romans 3:10 Summary
[This verse is saying that no one is perfect and that we all make mistakes, which is why we need Jesus to save us from our sins. As it is written in Romans 6:23, the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. This means that we can't earn our way to heaven by being good, but instead we need to trust in Jesus, who is our righteousness. By putting our faith in Him, we can have peace with God and be made new, as stated in 2 Corinthians 5:17.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that there is no one righteous, not even one?
This verse means that no human being is perfectly righteous in God's sight, as it is written in Ecclesiastes 7:20, and this is because we all have sinned and fallen short of God's glory, as stated in Romans 3:23.
Is this verse saying that I am completely worthless?
While this verse does say that there is no one who does good, not even one, it is not saying that you are completely worthless, but rather that your righteousness is not enough to save you, and that is why you need Jesus Christ, as stated in Acts 4:12.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the Bible?
This verse is part of a larger theme in the Bible that emphasizes humanity's need for salvation, as seen in verses like Psalm 51:5 and Jeremiah 17:9, which highlight our sinful nature and our need for God's redemption.
Does this verse mean that I should give up trying to be good?
No, this verse is not saying that you should give up trying to be good, but rather that you should recognize your inability to be perfectly righteous on your own and instead put your faith in Jesus Christ, who is your righteousness, as stated in 1 Corinthians 1:30.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I have tried to be righteous in my own strength, and how have those efforts failed?
- How does the truth that there is no one righteous, not even one, make me feel, and what does that reveal about my heart?
- In what ways do I still try to earn God's favor through my own good works, and how can I surrender those efforts to Him?
- What does it mean for me to 'put on' the righteousness of Christ, as stated in Galatians 3:27, and how can I live that out in my daily life?
Gill's Exposition on Romans 3:10
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Romans 3:10
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Romans 3:10
Trapp's Commentary on Romans 3:10
Ellicott's Commentary on Romans 3:10
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Romans 3:10
Cambridge Bible on Romans 3:10
Barnes' Notes on Romans 3:10
Whedon's Commentary on Romans 3:10
Sermons on Romans 3:10
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Be Ye Holy by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the demand for perfect holiness from God. He explains that there are three ways people respond to this call to be holy. The first response is |
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(Awake! Series): Two Kinds of Sleeping People by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of being alert and responsive to the call of God. He compares it to a person who suddenly wakes up and reacts quickly when th |
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Art's Testimony - Part 1 by Art Katz | This sermon reflects on a Jewish atheist's journey from rejection of God to a profound encounter with faith, triggered by deep questions about human existence, experiences in post- |
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He Drank Your Hell by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of understanding and preaching the Gospel. He highlights Romans chapter 3 as one of the greatest passages on the Gospel ever |
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(The Chief End of Man - Part 6): The Entireness of Worship by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of honoring God in every aspect of our lives. He reminds the audience that their time, spending, and living should all be don |
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Se Pt1 - What's Wrong With American 'Christianity' by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He reminds the audience, both Christians and non-Christians, of the significance of the Gospel |
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The Fear of the Lord Is Wisdom (Basis for Missions - Part 4) by Paris Reidhead | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of obedience to God's commandments and the need to fulfill the Great Commission. He highlights the lack of burden for the worl |





