Romans 5:6

For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.

Cross-references

Romans 5:8 Parallel

Romans 5:8 restates the same point: Christ died for us while we were still sinners—directly parallel.

Romans 4:25 Parallel

Romans 4:25 says Christ was delivered up for our trespasses—parallel to dying for the ungodly, emphasizing substitutionary atonement.

Romans 1:18 Related theme

Romans 1:18 reveals God's wrath against all ungodliness — the condition of the 'ungodly' for whom Christ died is described.

Romans 8:32 Parallel

Romans 8:32 confirms that God gave up His own Son for us — a direct parallel to Christ's death for the ungodly.

Romans 8:34 Parallel

Romans 8:34 adds that Christ not only died but also was raised and intercedes — expanding the significance of His death for the ungodly.

Romans 11:26 Related theme

In Romans 11:26, the Deliverer banishes ungodliness from Jacob, echoing the scope of Christ's death for the ungodly in Romans 5:6.

1 Thessalonians 5:9 says God destined us for salvation through Christ—connects to the purpose of Christ's death for the ungodly.

Jude 1:15 Contrast

Jude 1:15 describes the judgment of the ungodly, contrasting with the grace shown in Romans 5:6 where Christ died for the ungodly.

Jude 1:4 Contrast

Jude 1:4 identifies ungodly people who are condemned, contrasting with Romans 5:6 where Christ died for the ungodly to save them.

2 Peter 3:7 Contrast

2 Peter 3:7 warns of the final destruction of the ungodly, contrasting with Christ's saving death for the ungodly in Romans 5:6.

2 Peter 2:6 Contrast

2 Peter 2:6 shows God's judgment on the ungodly cities, contrasting with the atoning death for the ungodly in Romans 5:6.

2 Peter 2:5 Contrast

2 Peter 2:5 describes God's judgment on the ungodly world in the flood, contrasting with the mercy of Christ dying for the ungodly in Romans 5:6.

1 Peter 1:20 says Christ was foreknown before creation but revealed in the last times—connects to the timing and purpose of his death.

Hebrews 9:26 says Christ appeared once at the end of ages to put away sin—parallel to his death at the right time for the ungodly.

In Titus 3:3-5, Paul echoes our former weak, sinful state and God's mercy—same pattern of helplessness then salvation.

Colossians 2:13 says God made us alive with Christ when we were dead in sins—reinforcing Romans' point that Christ died for us while we were helpless.

Galatians 4:4 emphasizes the 'fullness of time' for Christ's coming, matching the 'right time' in Romans—both stress God's timing.

Ephesians 2:1-5 describes believers as dead in sins yet made alive by God's mercy—parallel to Romans' statement that Christ died for the powerless.

Leviticus 4:35 describes the sin offering where the priest makes atonement and sin is forgiven—a clear typology of Christ's death for the ungodly.

Isaiah 53:5 Prophetic fulfillment

Isaiah 53:5 prophesies the Messiah pierced for our transgressions—directly fulfilled in Christ's death for the ungodly.

Mark 2:17 Parallel

Mark 2:17 shows Jesus came for the sick/sinners—parallels Christ dying for the weak/ungodly in Romans.

Luke 19:10 Parallel

In Luke 19:10, Jesus' mission to seek and save the lost parallels Paul's statement that Christ died for the ungodly — both emphasize salvation for the undeserving.

John 15:13 Parallel

In John 15:13, Jesus defines the greatest love as laying down one's life for friends — a parallel to Christ's self-sacrifice for the ungodly in Romans.

1 Peter 4:18 contrasts the fate of the ungodly (judgment) with Romans 5:6 where Christ died for the ungodly (grace).

1 Peter 3:18 directly echoes Christ dying for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous — the same substitutionary death for the ungodly.

Hebrews 9:15 explains Christ's death as redemption from sins, deepening the meaning of 'Christ died for the ungodly' in a covenantal context.

Ephesians 2:5 says we were dead in trespasses yet made alive with Christ — it parallels being 'weak' and the life Christ's death brings.

1 Timothy 2:6 says Christ gave Himself as a ransom for all at the proper time — echoing the 'right time' and death for all.

1 Timothy 1:15 declares Christ came to save sinners — the same purpose as dying for the ungodly in Romans.

1 Thessalonians 5:10 states Christ died for us so we may live with Him — a direct parallel to His death for the ungodly.

Titus 2:12 Parallel

Titus 2:12 calls believers to renounce ungodliness, the proper response to Christ's death for the ungodly in Romans 5:6.

1 Timothy 1:9 Related theme

1 Timothy 1:9 lists the ungodly as those the law is for, connecting to Romans 5:6 where Christ died for the ungodly — both address God's provision for sinners.

Psalm 1:1 Contrast

Psalm 1:1 describes the blessed man who avoids the ungodly, contrasting with Christ who died for the ungodly in Romans 5:6.