Romans 5:9
“Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him.”
Romans 5:9 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Christ died for us; much more therefore, being now justified by his blood, shall we be saved from wrath through him.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Much more then, being now justified by his blood, shall we be saved from the wrath of God through him.
- DARBYDarby
- Much rather therefore, having been now justified in the power of his blood, we shall be saved by him from wrath.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we will be saved from God's wrath through him.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- much more, then, having been declared righteous now in his blood, we shall be saved through him from the wrath;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him.
Context: Romans 5
7For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die.
8But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
9Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him.
10For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life.
11And not only so, but we also joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have now received the atonement.
About Romans 5: The Results of Justification
Paul teaches that through faith in Jesus, people can have peace with God and eternal life.
Commentary
Romans 5 is a powerful chapter that speaks to the power of faith and grace. Paul begins by reminding us that we have been justified by faith, and that this justification brings us peace with God. He then goes on to explain that this peace is made possible through the death of Jesus Christ, who died for our sins. This death brings us hope and assurance that we can be reconciled to God.