Berean Standard Bible
“But if our unrighteousness highlights the righteousness of God, what shall we say? That God is unjust to inflict His wrath on us? I am speaking in human terms.”
Paul has been arguing that Jews and Gentiles alike are under sin and that Israel's unfaithfulness does not cancel God's faithfulness. He now anticipates an objection a listener might raise.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
But if our unrighteousness highlights the righteousness of God, what shall we say? That God is unjust to inflict His wrath on us? I am speaking in human terms.
World English Bible (WEB)
But if our unrighteousness commends the righteousness of God, what will we say? Is God unrighteous who inflicts wrath? I speak like men do.
King James Version (KJV)
But if our unrighteousness commend the righteousness of God, what shall we say? Is God unrighteous who taketh vengeance? (I speak as a man)
American Standard Version (ASV)
But if our righteousness commendeth the righteousness of God, what shall we say? Is God unrighteous who visiteth with wrath? (I speak after the manner of men.)
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
But if the righteousness of God is supported by our wrongdoing what is to be said? is it wrong for God to be angry (as men may say)?
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
And, if our unrighteousness God's righteousness does establish, what shall we say? is God unrighteous who is inflicting the wrath? (after the manner of a man I speak)
Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Y si nuestra iniquidad encarece la justicia de Dios, ¿qué diremos? ¿Será injusto Dios que da castigo? (hablo como hombre.)
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Pero si nuestra injusticia hace que se vea con más claridad la justicia de Dios, ¿qué podemos responder a quien dice esto? ¿Diremos que Dios es injusto cuando nos castiga?
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