Romans 3:22

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:

Cross-references

Romans 3:9 Parallel

Romans 3:9 states all are under sin — the problem that Romans 3:22 solves with righteousness through faith for all.

Romans 10:12 restates 'no distinction' and that the Lord blesses all who call – directly mirroring the promise in 3:22.

Romans 8:1 Parallel

Romans 8:1 announces no condemnation for those in Christ — the secure standing of those who have righteousness through faith in Him.

Romans 5:1-11 develops the results of justification by faith — peace with God and access through Christ — flowing directly from this righteousness.

Romans 4:22 Parallel

Romans 4:22 concludes that Abraham's faith was credited as righteousness — the same crediting principle for all believers.

Romans 4:20-22 shows Abraham's unwavering faith credited as righteousness — the same pattern of faith-based righteousness Paul introduces here.

Romans 4:11 Parallel

Romans 4:11 notes Abraham's circumcision as a sign of righteousness by faith while uncircumcised — showing faith precedes any marker.

Romans 4:6 Parallel

Romans 4:6 cites David blessing the one whose righteousness is imputed apart from works — reinforcing the same imputation by faith.

Romans 4:3 Parallel

Romans 4:6 cites David on righteousness apart from works — the same righteousness through faith in Jesus described in Romans 3:22.

Romans 10:6 Parallel

Romans 10:6 personifies righteousness by faith, quoting Deuteronomy to explain that it is accessible through Christ.

Romans 10:3 Contrast

Romans 10:3 contrasts those who seek their own righteousness with the righteousness from God that comes through faith.

Romans 9:30 Parallel

Romans 9:30 shows Gentiles attaining righteousness by faith, directly illustrating the 'no distinction' principle from 3:22.

Romans 8:30 Parallel

Romans 8:30 places justification by faith within God's predestining chain—those called are also justified and glorified.

Romans 5:18 Parallel

Romans 5:18 expands the 'all' theme: as one transgression brought condemnation, one act of righteousness brings justification for all.

Romans 11:32 echoes the 'all' theme: God shut all in disobedience so he might show mercy to all through faith.

Romans 2:1 Parallel

Romans 2:1 establishes universal guilt – setting the stage for the universal offer of righteousness through faith in 3:22.

Acts 15:9 Parallel

Acts 15:9 shows God cleansing Gentiles' hearts by faith with no distinction – confirming the point Paul makes in 3:22.

Galatians 2:16 states that justification is through faith in Christ, not by works — a direct parallel to this verse's message.

Galatians 3:6 cites Abraham's belief being credited as righteousness — the same OT proof for justification by faith.

Galatians 3:7-9 expands that believers of any background are sons of Abraham by faith – reinforcing the 'no distinction' in 3:22.

Galatians 3:7-9 again emphasizes that faith brings Abraham's blessing to all – reiterating the universal scope of 3:22.

Philippians 3:9 expresses Paul's longing for righteousness that comes through faith in Christ — the same righteousness described here.

In Colossians 3:11, the same 'no distinction' is applied to believers in Christ — all are one in Him, reinforcing Paul's point.

James 2:23 Parallel

James 2:23 quotes Genesis 15:6 about Abraham's faith credited as righteousness — the same foundational text Paul uses.

Psalm 24:5 Parallel

Psalm 24:5 promises vindication from God — the same 'righteousness from God' theme that Paul presents as available through faith.

Galatians 3:21 argues that if law could impart life, righteousness would be by law—reinforcing that it comes only through faith.

Ephesians 1:6 speaks of grace freely bestowed in the Beloved — the same gracious acceptance through Christ that Romans 3:22 describes as righteousness by faith.

Ephesians 2:3 reveals all were children of wrath — explaining why there is no distinction in Romans 3:22: all equally need righteousness.

Ephesians 2:8 declares salvation by grace through faith — directly echoing the faith-based righteousness in Romans 3:22.

Hebrews 11:7 says Noah became heir of righteousness by faith — an OT example of the same principle in Romans 3:22.

Acts 20:21 Parallel

Acts 20:21 parallels Romans 3:22: testifying to both Jews and Greeks of faith in Jesus Christ — no distinction.

Zechariah 3:4 shows Joshua clothed in clean robes after iniquity removed — typology of imputed righteousness through faith in Christ.

Daniel 9:24 Prophetic fulfillment

Daniel 9:24 prophesies 'bringing in everlasting righteousness' — Paul sees this fulfilled in the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus.

Jeremiah 23:6 Prophetic fulfillment

Jeremiah 23:6 calls the Messiah 'The LORD our righteousness' — Paul declares this righteousness now available through faith in Christ.

Isaiah 53:11 Prophetic fulfillment

Isaiah 53:11 prophesies the Servant justifying many — this is the specific righteousness through Christ that Paul declares is for all who believe.

Luke 15:22 Allusion

In Luke 15:22, the father's best robe pictures God clothing sinners with righteousness through grace, echoing faith-based justification.

In Genesis 3:21, God clothes Adam and Eve with skins — a typological covering for sin that prefigures the righteousness given through faith.

1 Corinthians 4:7 stresses that all we have is received – so righteousness is a gift, not a boast, aligning with faith-righteousness.

Acts 10:35 Contrast

Acts 10:35 says God accepts those who fear Him and do right — contrasts with Romans' righteousness through faith alone, though both affirm impartiality.

Matthew 6:33 calls to seek God's righteousness — while Paul presents righteousness as a gift received by faith, not attained by seeking.

In Isaiah 61:10, being clothed with a robe of righteousness prefigures the righteousness through faith that Paul describes.

Psalm 40:10 Parallel

Psalm 40:10 declares God's righteousness and faithfulness — a direct parallel to the revealed righteousness of God in Romans 3:22.

Revelation 19:8 identifies fine linen as righteous acts — a different aspect of righteousness (lived out) than the imputed righteousness of Romans 3:22.

Matthew 22:12 highlights that lacking the garment excludes one – showing righteousness must be given, not self-made.

In Matthew 22:11, the wedding garment symbolizes the righteousness needed to enter God's kingdom, paralleling Paul's teaching.