Romans 3:19 Meaning
Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God.
Context Explained
17And the way of peace have they not known:
18There is no fear of God before their eyes.
19Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God.
20Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.
21But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets;
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Galatians 3:10
Both verses discuss the consequences of being under the law and the resulting guilt.
James 2:10
This verse emphasizes that breaking one part of the law makes one guilty of all, similar to the idea of universal guilt.
Romans 14:12
This verse indicates that each person will give an account to God, aligning with the theme of being guilty before Him.
Source: Romans 3:19