Romans 5:8
But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
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But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
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Paul contrasts ordinary human calculations of worthiness with Christ dying for sinners. The verse grounds assurance in God's initiative and calls Christians toward humble, costly love rather than self-congratulation.
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