Romans 3:10: Meaning Explained

As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:

What Does This Verse Mean?

Scripture says there is no one righteous, not even one.

What’s Happening Here

Paul quotes the Psalms to prove that all humans are sinful. No one is righteous on their own.

righteousright and moral before God

understandcomprehend or grasp truth

seeklook for or pursue

This is Paul's foundation. Since all are sinners, all need God's grace.

This quote is from Psalm 14, showing Old Testament understanding that humans are sinful.

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Asκαθὼς

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it is writtenγέγραπται

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noneΟὐκ

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There isἔστιν

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righteousδίκαιος

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no notοὐδὲ

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oneεἷς

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