← Back to Search

Romans 5:6

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial

Read Translation Methodology

KJV ORIGINAL

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

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

When we were completely powerless and couldn't save ourselves, Christ chose the perfect moment to die for people who weren't even living right.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Jesus didn't wait for you to get your life together — he showed up when you needed him most.

PreviousRomans 5:5

Explore Similar Verses

The guys who were holding Jesus started making fun of him and hitting him.

A will only kicks in after someone dies — it's completely powerless while the person who wrote it is still alive.

The LORD is going to be absolutely overwhelming to them — he's going to make all the fake gods of the world completely powerless and irrelevant. And when that happens, people everywhere will worship him right where they are, even in the most distant places and cultures.

Ask the AI Assistant

Have a question about this chapter or verse? Ask below for a clear explanation.

Share or Save