KJV ORIGINAL
Or who hath first given to him, and it shall be recompensed unto him again?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Or who has ever given God something first, expecting him to pay them back?
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
You can't put God in debt, he doesn't owe anyone anything.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Romans, Paul is addressing the mystery of God's plan for Israel and the Gentiles, emphasizing that God's ways are beyond human understanding. He poses this rhetorical question to show that no one can give to God in a way that requires Him to repay, drawing from Old Testament wisdom like Job. This underscores God's complete self-sufficiency and sovereignty in all matters.
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