Romans 3

Romans 3:23 is a verse from the New Testament of the Christian Bible, specifically from the Epistle to the Romans written by the Apostle Paul. The verse states, "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" (New International Version). This passage emphasizes the universal nature of sin, asserting that every human being has sinned and, as a result, is separated from God's glory. The phrase "fall short of the glory of God" can be interpreted as humanity's inability to meet God's perfect standard due to sin. In Hebrew, this verse can be translated as "כי כלם חטאו ודחקו מכבוד אלוקים" (Ki kulam khata'u v'dakku mikvod Elohim). Translations in other relevant languages include: "Denn alle haben gesündigt und vermissen die Herrlichkeit, die vor Gott gilt" in German, "Car tous ont péché et sont privés de la gloire de Dieu" in French, and "Porque todos pecaron y están destituidos de la gloria de Dios" in Spanish. This verse is often cited in Christian theology to underscore the need for salvation through Jesus Christ, as it highlights the universal condition of sin that necessitates divine intervention.