Strong's Lexicon But δὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's Greek 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. if Εἰ (Ei) Conjunction Strong's Greek 1487: If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. our ἡμῶν (hēmōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural Strong's Greek 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. unrighteousness ἀδικία (adikia) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's Greek 93: Injustice, unrighteousness, hurt. From adikos; injustice; morally, wrongfulness. highlights συνίστησιν (synistēsin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's Greek 4921: To place together, commend, prove, exhibit; instrans: I stand with; To be composed of, cohere. the righteousness δικαιοσύνην (dikaiosynēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's Greek 1343: From dikaios; equity; specially justification. of God, Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. what τί (ti) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's Greek 5101: Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what. shall we say ? ἐροῦμεν (eroumen) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural Strong's Greek 2046: Probably a fuller form of rheo; an alternate for epo in certain tenses; to utter, i.e. Speak or say. [That] ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. God Θεὸς (Theos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. [is] μὴ (mē) Adverb Strong's Greek 3361: Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. unjust ἄδικος (adikos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 94: Unjust, unrighteous, wicked. Specially, heathen. to inflict ἐπιφέρων (epipherōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 2018: To bring forward (against), impose, inflict. From epi and phero; to bear upon, i.e. Adduce (accuse, inflict), superinduce. [His] τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. wrath [on us] ? ὀργήν (orgēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's Greek 3709: From oregomai; properly, desire, i.e., violent passion (justifiable) abhorrence); by implication punishment. I am speaking λέγω (legō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's Greek 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. in κατὰ (kata) Preposition Strong's Greek 2596: A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). human terms. ἄνθρωπον (anthrōpon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 444: A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being. Parallel Strong's Berean Study BibleBut if our unrighteousness highlights the righteousness of God, what shall we say? That God is unjust to inflict His wrath on us? I am speaking in human terms. Young's Literal Translation And, if our unrighteousness God’s righteousness doth establish, what{.htm" title="{"> shall we say? is God unrighteous who is inflicting the wrath? (after the manner of a man I speak) Holman Christian Standard Bible But if our unrighteousness highlights God’s righteousness, what are we to say? I use a human argument: Is God unrighteous to inflict wrath ? New American Standard Bible But if our unrighteousness demonstrates the righteousness of God, what shall we say? The God who inflicts wrath is not unrighteous, is He? (I am speaking in human terms.) King James Bible But if our unrighteousness commend the righteousness of God, what shall we say? [Is] God unrighteous who taketh vengeance? (I speak as a man ) Parallel Verses New International Version But if our unrighteousness brings out God's righteousness more clearly, what shall we say? That God is unjust in bringing his wrath on us? (I am using a human argument.) New Living Translation "But," some might say, "our sinfulness serves a good purpose, for it helps people see how righteous God is. Isn't it unfair, then, for him to punish us?" (This is merely a human point of view.) English Standard Version But if our unrighteousness serves to show the righteousness of God, what shall we say? That God is unrighteous to inflict wrath on us? (I speak in a human way.) New American Standard Bible But if our unrighteousness demonstrates the righteousness of God, what shall we say? The God who inflicts wrath is not unrighteous, is He? (I am speaking in human terms.) King James Bible But if our unrighteousness commend the righteousness of God, what shall we say? Is God unrighteous who taketh vengeance? (I speak as a man) Holman Christian Standard Bible But if our unrighteousness highlights God's righteousness, what are we to say? I use a human argument: Is God unrighteous to inflict wrath? International Standard Version But if our unrighteousness serves to confirm God's righteousness, what can we say? God is not unrighteous when he vents his wrath on us, is he? (I am talking in human terms.) NET Bible But if our unrighteousness demonstrates the righteousness of God, what shall we say? The God who inflicts wrath is not unrighteous, is he? (I am speaking in human terms.) American Standard Version But if our righteousness commendeth the righteousness of God, what shall we say? Is God unrighteous who visiteth with wrath? (I speak after the manner of men.) English Revised Version But if our unrighteousness commendeth the righteousness of God, what shall we say? Is God unrighteous who visiteth with wrath? (I speak after the manner of men.) Young's Literal Translation And, if our unrighteousness God's righteousness doth establish, what shall we say? is God unrighteous who is inflicting the wrath? (after the manner of a man I speak) Cross References Genesis 18:25 That be far from thee to do after this manner, to slay the righteous with the wicked: and that the righteous should be as the wicked, that be far from thee: Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right? Job 8:3 Doth God pervert judgment? or doth the Almighty pervert justice? Romans 4:1 What shall we say then that Abraham our father, as pertaining to the flesh, hath found? Romans 5:8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 6:1 What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? Romans 6:19 I speak after the manner of men because of the infirmity of your flesh: for as ye have yielded your members servants to uncleanness and to iniquity unto iniquity; even so now yield your members servants to righteousness unto holiness. Romans 7:7 What shall we say then? Is the law sin? God forbid. Nay, I had not known sin, but by the law: for I had not known lust, except the law had said, Thou shalt not covet. Romans 8:31 What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? Romans 9:14 What shall we say then? Is there unrighteousness with God? God forbid. Romans 9:30 What shall we say then? That the Gentiles, which followed not after righteousness, have attained to righteousness, even the righteousness which is of faith. 1 Corinthians 9:8 Say I these things as a man? or saith not the law the same also? 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