KJV ORIGINAL
But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
But God shows us his love for us in this way: while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is demonstrating his incredible love by having Christ die for us even when we were still living in sin and hadn't earned his favor.
📚 Historical Context
Paul wrote this letter to the Roman church around 57 AD to explain the gospel message to both Jewish and Gentile Christians. In the broader context of Romans 5, Paul is contrasting Adam's disobedience (which brought sin and death) with Christ's obedience (which brings righteousness and life). This verse comes as Paul explains how God's love is different from human love—it's not based on our worthiness.
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