Romans 5:8
But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
King James Version
World English Bible (WEB)
But God commends his own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
American Standard Version (ASV)
But God commendeth his own love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
What this verse means
God proved His love at our worst, not our best — grace arrived before improvement.
A short prayer
Lord, thank You for loving me before I was lovable. Ground me in that grace.
Read in context — Romans 5
6For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.
7For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die.
8But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
9Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him.
10For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life.
Related verses
“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”John 15:13
“For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.”John 3:17
“And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.”1 Peter 4:8
“The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.”2 Peter 3:9
“And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.”Acts 16:31
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