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Selected Verse: Romans 3:24 - King James
| Verse |
Translation |
Text |
| Ro 3:24 |
King James |
Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: |
Summary Of Commentaries Associated With The Selected Verse
| A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882] |
justified freely--without anything done on our part to deserve.
by his grace--His free love.
through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus--a most important clause; teaching us that though justification is quite gratuitous, it is not a mere fiat of the divine will, but based on a "Redemption," that is, "the payment of a Ransom," in Christ's death. That this is the sense of the word "redemption," when applied to Christ's death, will appear clear to any impartial student of the passages where it occurs. |
| Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834] |
Being justified - Being treated as if righteous; that is, being regarded and treated as if they had kept the Law. The apostle has shown that they could not be so regarded and treated by any merit of their own, or by personal obedience to the Law. He now affirms that if they were so treated, it must be by mere favor, and as a matter not of right, but of gift. This is the essence of the gospel. And to show this, and the way in which it is done, is the main design of this Epistle. The expression here is to be understood as referring to all who are justified; Rom 3:22. The righteousness of God by faith in Jesus Christ, is "upon all who believe," who are all "justified freely by his grace."
Freely - δωρεὰν dōrean. This word stands opposed to what is purchased, or which is obtained by labor, or which is a matter of claim. It is a free, undeserved gift, not merited by our obedience to the Law, and not that to which we have any claim. The apostle uses the word here in reference to those who are justified. To them it is a mere undeserved gift, It does not mean that it has been obtained, however, without any price or merit from anyone, for the Lord Jesus has purchased it with his own blood, and to him it becomes a matter of justice that those who were given to him should be justified, Co1 6:20; Co1 7:23; Pe2 2:1; Pe1 2:9. (Greek). Act 20:28; Isa 53:11. We have no offering to bring, and no claim. To us, therefore, it is entirely a matter of gift.
By his grace - By his favor; by his mere undeserved mercy; see the note at Rom 1:7.
Through the redemption - διὰ τῆς ἀπολυτρώσεως dia tēs apolutrōseōs. The word used here occurs only 10 times in the New Testament, Luk 21:28; Rom 3:24; Rom 8:23; Co1 1:30; Eph 1:7, Eph 1:14; Eph 4:30; Col 1:14; Heb 9:15; Heb 11:35. Its root (λύτρον lutron) properly denotes the price which is paid for a prisoner of war; the ransom, or stipulated purchase-money, which being paid, the captive is set free. The word used here is then employed to denote liberation from bondage, captivity, or evil of any kind, usually keeping up the idea of a price, or a ransom paid, in consequence of which the delivery is effected. It is sometimes used in a large sense, to denote simple deliverance by any means, without reference to a price paid, as in Luk 21:28; Rom 8:23; Eph 1:14. That this is not the sense here, however, is apparent. For the apostle in the next verse proceeds to specify the price which has been paid, or the means by which this redemption has been effected. The word here denotes that deliverance from sin, and from the evil consequences of sin, which has been effected by the offering of Jesus Christ as a propitiation; Rom 3:25.
That is in Christ Jesus - Or, that has been effected by Christ Jesus; that of which he is the author and procurer; compare Joh 3:16. |
| The Scofield Bible Commentary, by Cyrus Ingerson Scofield, [1917] |
Redemption
Redemption, "to deliver by paying a price." The New Testament doctrine. The New Testament records the fulfilment of the Old Testament types and prophecies of redemption through the sacrifice of Christ. The completed truth is set forth in the three words which are translated redemption
(1) Greek, "agorazo", "to purchase in the market." The underlying thought is of a slave-market. The subjects of redemption are "sold under sin" (Rom 7:14) but are, moreover, under sentence of death; (Eze 18:4); (Joh 3:18); (Joh 3:19); (Rom 3:19); (Gal 3:10); and the purchase price is the blood of the Redeemer who dies in their stead; (Gal 3:13); (Co2 5:21); (Mat 20:28); (Mar 10:45); (Ti1 2:6); (Pe1 1:18).
(2) Greek, "exagorazo", "to buy out of the market." The redeemed are never again to be exposed to sale;
(3) Greek, "lutroo", "to loose," "to set free by paying a price" (Joh 8:32); (Gal 4:4); (Gal 4:5); (Gal 4:31); (Gal 5:13); (Rom 8:21). Redemption is by sacrifice and by power
(See Scofield) - (Exo 14:30).
Christ paid the price, the Holy Spirit makes deliverance actual in experience (Rom 8:2).
(See Scofield) - (Isa 59:20).
(See Scofield) - (Rom 1:16).
grace
Grace (in salvation), (Rom 4:4-16); (Rom 3:24).
(See Scofield) - (Joh 1:17). |
| Vincent's Word Studies, by Marvin R. Vincent [1886] |
Being justified
The fact that they are justified in this extraordinary way shows that they must have sinned.
Freely (δωρεὰν)
Gratuitously. Compare Mat 10:8; Joh 15:25; Co2 11:7; Rev 21:6.
Grace (χάριτι)
See on Luk 1:30.
Redemption (ἀπολυτρώσεως)
From ἀπολυτρόω to redeem by paying the λύτρον price. Mostly in Paul. See Luk 21:28; Heb 9:15; Heb 11:35. The distinction must be carefully maintained between this word and λύτρον ransom. The Vulgate, by translating both redemptio, confounds the work of Christ with its result. Christ's death is nowhere styled λύτρωσις redemption. His death is the λύτρον ransom, figuratively, not literally, in the sense of a compensation; the medium of the redemption, answering to the fact that Christ gave Himself for us. |
| Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65] |
| And are justified - Pardoned and accepted. Freely - Without any merit of their own. By his grace - Not their own righteousness or works. Through the redemption - The price Christ has paid. Freely by his grace - One of these expressions might have served to convey the apostle's meaning; but he doubles his assertion, in order to give us the fullest conviction of the truth, and to impress us with a sense of its peculiar importance. It is not possible to find words that should more absolutely exclude all consideration of our own works and obedience, or more emphatically ascribe the whole of our justification to free, unmerited goodness. |
| Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826 |
Being justified freely by his grace - So far from being able to attain the glory of God by their obedience, they are all guilty: and, to be saved, must be freely pardoned by God's grace; which is shown to them who believe, through the redemption, απολυτρωσεως, the ransom price, which is in the sacrifice of Christ Jesus. The original is compounded of απο, from, and λυτροω, I redeem, and properly means the price laid down for the redemption of a captive. Comprehendit haec Christi απολυτρωσις, quicquid is docuit, fecit et passus est, eo consilio, ut homines malis liberati, praecipue peccato, malorum fonte immunes, veram felicitatem adipiscerentur. - Rosenmuller. This redemption of Christ comprehends whatsoever he taught, did, or suffered, in order to free men from evil; especially to free them from sin, the source of evils; that they might attain true felicity. And that it here means the liberation purchased by the blood-shedding of Christ, is evident from Eph 1:7 : We have Redemption, απολυτρωσιν δια του αιματος αυτου, Through His Blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace. See also Col 1:14, where the same words are found.
Λυτρα according to Suidas, is μισθος, η τα παρεχομενα υπερ ελευθεριας, επι τω λυτρωσασθαι βαρβαρων δουλειας A reward; or the price given to be redeemed from the slavery of the barbarians. Schleusner, under the word απολυτρωσις, says, Negari quidem non potest, hanc vocem proprie notare redemptionem ejus, qui captivus detinetur, sive bello, sive alio captus sit modo, quae fit per pretti solutionem; quo sensu verbum απολυτροω legitur haud raro in Scripp. Graecis. No man certainly can deny that this word properly means the redemption of a captive, (whether he may have been taken in war or in any other way), which is procured by the payment of a price. That the word also means any deliverance, even where no price is paid down, nobody will dispute; but that it means redemption by a price laid down, and the redemption of the soul by the price of the death of Christ, the above scriptures sufficiently prove. |
16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;
14 Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.
23 And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body.
28 And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.
35 Women received their dead raised to life again: and others were tortured, not accepting deliverance; that they might obtain a better resurrection:
15 And for this cause he is the mediator of the new testament, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first testament, they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance.
14 In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:
30 And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.
14 Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.
7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;
30 But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:
23 And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body.
24 Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:
28 And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.
7 To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.
11 He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied: by his knowledge shall my righteous servant justify many; for he shall bear their iniquities.
28 Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.
9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:
1 But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction.
23 Ye are bought with a price; be not ye the servants of men.
20 For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's.
22 Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference:
17 For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.
24 Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:
4 Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt.
5 But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.
6 Even as David also describeth the blessedness of the man, unto whom God imputeth righteousness without works,
7 Saying, Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered.
8 Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin.
9 Cometh this blessedness then upon the circumcision only, or upon the uncircumcision also? for we say that faith was reckoned to Abraham for righteousness.
10 How was it then reckoned? when he was in circumcision, or in uncircumcision? Not in circumcision, but in uncircumcision.
11 And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had yet being uncircumcised: that he might be the father of all them that believe, though they be not circumcised; that righteousness might be imputed unto them also:
12 And the father of circumcision to them who are not of the circumcision only, but who also walk in the steps of that faith of our father Abraham, which he had being yet uncircumcised.
13 For the promise, that he should be the heir of the world, was not to Abraham, or to his seed, through the law, but through the righteousness of faith.
14 For if they which are of the law be heirs, faith is made void, and the promise made of none effect:
15 Because the law worketh wrath: for where no law is, there is no transgression.
16 Therefore it is of faith, that it might be by grace; to the end the promise might be sure to all the seed; not to that only which is of the law, but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham; who is the father of us all,
16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
20 And the Redeemer shall come to Zion, and unto them that turn from transgression in Jacob, saith the LORD.
2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.
30 Thus the LORD saved Israel that day out of the hand of the Egyptians; and Israel saw the Egyptians dead upon the sea shore.
21 Because the creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God.
13 For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.
31 So then, brethren, we are not children of the bondwoman, but of the free.
5 To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.
4 But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law,
32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
18 Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers;
6 Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time.
45 For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.
28 Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.
21 For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.
13 Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree:
10 For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed is every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them.
19 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.
19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.
18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
4 Behold, all souls are mine; as the soul of the father, so also the soul of the son is mine: the soul that sinneth, it shall die.
14 For we know that the law is spiritual: but I am carnal, sold under sin.
35 Women received their dead raised to life again: and others were tortured, not accepting deliverance; that they might obtain a better resurrection:
15 And for this cause he is the mediator of the new testament, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first testament, they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance.
28 And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.
30 And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God.
6 And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely.
7 Have I committed an offence in abasing myself that ye might be exalted, because I have preached to you the gospel of God freely?
25 But this cometh to pass, that the word might be fulfilled that is written in their law, They hated me without a cause.
8 Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give.
14 In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:
7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;