Romans 3:1-4

¹ “Then what advantage does the Jew have? Or what is the benefit of circumcision? ² Great in every respect. First, that they were entrusted with the actual words of God. ³ What then? If some did not believe, their unbelief will not nullify the faithfulness of God, will it? ⁴ Far from it! Rather, God must prove to be true, though every person be found a liar, as it is written: “So that You are justified in Your words, and prevail when You are judged.”

Verse 1: Paul raises the question of the advantage or value of being a Jew and being circumcised. He is addressing the mindset of some who may have thought that their Jewish heritage or adherence to certain rituals gave them a special standing before God.

Verse 2: Paul acknowledges that there are indeed advantages to being a Jew. One significant advantage is that the Jews were entrusted with the very words of God. They had the privilege of receiving and preserving God’s revelation, which included the law and the prophets.

Verse 3: Paul addresses the issue of unfaithfulness among some Jews. He poses the question of whether their unfaithfulness nullifies God’s faithfulness. The answer, as Paul emphatically states, is no. God’s faithfulness remains intact, regardless of human failures or unfaithfulness.

Verse 4: Paul affirms that God’s faithfulness and truthfulness are unwavering. He quotes from the Old Testament to emphasize that God will always be proven right in His words and judgments. Human beings may fall short or be unfaithful, but God’s righteousness and justice will prevail.