Romans 10:8
“But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach;”
Romans 10:8 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach;
- DRADouay–Rheims
- But what saith the scripture? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart. This is the word of faith, which we preach.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach:
- DARBYDarby
- But what says it? The word is near thee, in thy mouth and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach:
- WEBThe World English Bible
- But what does it say? The word is near you, in your mouth, and in your heart; that is, the word of faith, which we preach:
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- But what doth it say? 'Nigh thee is the saying ; in thy mouth, and in thy heart:' that is, the saying of the faith, that we preach;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- But what does it say? The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart; that is, the word of faith that we proclaim.
Context: Romans 10
6But the righteousness which is of faith speaketh on this wise, Say not in thine heart, Who shall ascend into heaven? (that is, to bring Christ down from above:)
7Or, Who shall descend into the deep? (that is, to bring up Christ again from the dead.)
8But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach;
9That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
10For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
About Romans 10: Righteousness Through Faith
Paul teaches that faith in Jesus is necessary for salvation, and that people can confess Jesus as Lord with their mouth.
Commentary
Romans 10 is a chapter that speaks to the importance of faith in the salvation of mankind. Paul begins by expressing his deep desire for the salvation of his fellow Jews, who he believes have not yet accepted the gospel of Jesus Christ. He laments that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge. He then goes on to explain that faith is the only way to be saved, and that it is not something that can be earned or achieved through works. He also explains that the gospel must be preached to all nations in order for them to be saved.