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Berean Standard Bible

“For at just the right time, while we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly.”

Romans 5:6

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Study note

Paul has just said that justification by faith gives us peace with God and a hope that does not disappoint. To ground that hope, he now points to the love shown when Christ died, which he will contrast with ordinary human love in the next verses.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

For at just the right time, while we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly.

World English Bible (WEB)

For while we were yet weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly.

King James Version (KJV)

For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.

American Standard Version (ASV)

For while we were yet weak, in due season Christ died for the ungodly.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For when we were still without strength, at the right time Christ gave his life for evil-doers.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

For in our being still ailing, Christ in due time did die for the impious;

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Porque Cristo, cuando aun éramos flacos, á su tiempo murió por los impíos.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Cuando éramos incapaces de salvarnos, Cristo llegó en el momento oportuno y murió por los pecadores.

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