Romans 3:18

"The way of peace, they haven’t known.”"

Key Reflection

This verse suggests that those without the law (or those who are under sin) do not understand or experience true peace with God or others. True peace is found in a relationship with God through faith, which these individuals lack, leading to a perpetual state of strife and unrest.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 18. There is no fear of God. Ps 36:1. The word fear here denotes reverence, awe, veneration. There is no such regard or reverence for the character, authority, and honour of God, as to restrain them from crime. Their conduct shows that they are not withheld from the commission of iniquity by any regard to the fear or favour of God. The only thing that will be effectual in restraining men from sin, will be a regard to the honour and law of God.

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