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NASB | Romans 5:7 For one will hardly die for a righteous man; though perhaps for the good man someone would dare even to die. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 5:7 Now it is an extraordinary thing for one to willingly give his life even for an upright man, though perhaps for a good man [one who is noble and selfless and worthy] someone might even dare to die. |
Bible Question:
Isn't a righteous man a good man? What does this verse mean? |
Bible Answer: Nolan, Paul's thrust here is that we were neither of these things -- righteous or good -- but sinners, and Christ died for us (Romans 5:8). To your question "Isn't a righeous man a good man?" a possible answer is that a righteous man would be likely to be a good man, but a good man would not necessarily be righteous. The Greek word Paul uses here translated "righteous" generally has the meaning of being in a right relationship, e.g., with God. The word translated "good" can be associated with doing good deeds, being benevolent, but not necessarily righteous. Perhaps this is the distinction Paul is making, but I offer this as a possibility only, with no warranties or money-back guarantees that this is the right interpretation..... But Paul's main point is clear and worth restating: Christ died for us -- unrighteous, no-good, helpless sinners. --Hank |
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