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Berean Standard Bible

“But God proves His love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”

Romans 5:8

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In Romans 5:6-11 Paul reflects on how remarkable Christ's death was. He notes in verse 7 that someone might, rarely, give their life for a truly good person.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

But God proves His love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

World English Bible (WEB)

But God commends his own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

King James Version (KJV)

But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

American Standard Version (ASV)

But God commendeth his own love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But God has made clear his love to us, in that, when we were still sinners, Christ gave his life for us.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and God does commend His own love to us, that, in our being still sinners, Christ did die for us;

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Mas Dios encarece su caridad para con nosotros, porque siendo aún pecadores, Cristo murió por nosotros.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Dios, no obstante, nos demostró su amor al enviar a Cristo a morir por nosotros, aun cuando éramos pecadores.

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