Romans 3:23
For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
King James Version
World English Bible (WEB)
for all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God;
American Standard Version (ASV)
for all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God;
What this verse means
The playing field is level: all have sinned — no one is too good to need grace.
A short prayer
Lord, I fall short like everyone. Thank You that grace is for all.
Read in context — Romans 3
21But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets;
22Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference:
23For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
24Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:
25Whom 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;
Related verses
“For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.”Hebrews 4:12
“And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left.”Isaiah 30:21
“The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever.”Isaiah 40:8
“Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.”Isaiah 43:19
“But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.”Isaiah 53:5
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