Romans 5:7-8
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
7 Indeed, only with difficulty does one die for a just person, though perhaps for a good person one might even find courage to die.[a] 8 But God proves his love for us in that while we were still sinners Christ died for us.(A)
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- 5:7 In the world of Paul’s time the good person is especially one who is magnanimous to others.
Romans 5:7-8
New International Version
7 Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous person, though for a good person someone might possibly dare to die. 8 But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.(A)
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