Romans 10:12

New Living Translation

Jew and Gentile are the same in this respect. They have the same Lord, who gives generously to all who call on him.

Parallel Translations

Simplified Cowboy Version
This is for Jews and outsiders. They have only one God who doles out a heaping of blessings on all who come to him and ask.

New American Standard Bible (1995)
For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord is Lord of all, abounding in riches for all who call on Him;

Legacy Standard Bible
For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek, for the same Lord is Lord of all, abounding in riches for all who call on Him,

Bible in Basic English
And the Jew is not different from the Greek: for there is the same Lord of all, who is good to all who have hope in his name:

Darby Translation
For there is no difference of Jew and Greek; for the same Lord of all [is] rich towards all that call upon him.

Christian Standard Bible®
for there is no distinction between Jew and Greek, since the same Lord of all is rich to all who call on Him.

World English Bible
For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord is Lord of all, and is rich to all who call on him.

Wesley's New Testament (1755)
For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord of all, is rich to all that call upon him.

Weymouth's New Testament
Jew and Gentile are on precisely the same footing; for the same Lord is Lord over all, and is infinitely kind to all who call upon Him for deliverance.

King James Version (1611)
For there is no difference betweene the Iew and the Greeke: for the same Lord ouer all, is rich vnto all, that call vpon him.

Literal Translation
For there is no difference both of Jew and of Greek, for the same Lord of all is rich toward all the ones calling on Him.

Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Here is no difference, nether of the Iewe ner of the Gentyle. For one is LORDE of all, which is riche vnto all yt call vpo him.

Mace New Testament (1729)
In reality there is no difference between the Jew and the Gentile: they have all the same Lord, who is bountiful to all that call upon him.

Amplified Bible
For there is no distinction between Jew and Gentile; for the same Lord is Lord over all [of us], and [He is] abounding in riches (blessings) for all who call on Him [in faith and prayer].

American Standard Version
For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek: for the same Lord is Lord of all, and is rich unto all that call upon him:

Revised Standard Version
For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; the same Lord is Lord of all and bestows his riches upon all who call upon him.

Tyndale New Testament (1525)
Ther is no difference bitwene the Iewe and the gentyll. For one is Lorde of all which is ryche vnto all that call on him.

Update Bible Version
For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek: for the same [Lord] is Lord of all, and is rich to all that call on him:

Webster's Bible Translation
For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all, is rich to all that call upon him,

Young's Literal Translation
for there is no difference between Jew and Greek, for the same Lord of all [is] rich to all those calling upon Him,

New Century Version
That Scripture says "anyone" because there is no difference between those who are Jews and those who are not. The same Lord is the Lord of all and gives many blessings to all who trust in him,

New English Translation
For there is no distinction between the Jew and the Greek, for the same Lord is Lord of all, who richly blesses all who call on him.

Berean Standard Bible
For there is no difference between Jew and Greek: The same Lord is Lord of all, and gives richly to all who call on Him,

Contemporary English Version
no matter if that person is a Jew or a Gentile. There is only one Lord, and he is generous to everyone who asks for his help.

Complete Jewish Bible
That means that there is no difference between Jew and Gentile — Adonai is the same for everyone, rich toward everyone who calls on him,

English Standard Version
For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord is Lord of all, bestowing his riches on all who call on him.

Geneva Bible (1587)
For there is no difference betweene the Iewe and the Grecian: for he that is Lorde ouer all, is rich vnto all, that call on him.

George Lamsa Translation
And in this, it does not discriminate between the Jews and the Syrians: for the same LORD over all is rich unto all who call upon him.

Hebrew Names Version
For there is no distinction between Yehudi and Yevanit; for the same Lord is Lord of all, and is rich to all who call on him.

International Standard Version
For there is no difference between Jew and Greek, because they all have the same Lord, who gives richly to all who call on him.Acts 10:36; 15:9; Romans 3:22,29; Galatians 3:28; Ephesians 1:7; 1 Timothy 2:5;">[xr]

Etheridge Translation
And in this he hath not distinguished nor the Jihudoya nor the Aramoya; for one is the Lord of them all, who is rich toward every one who calleth on him.

Murdock Translation
And in this, it discriminateth neither Jews nor Gentiles. For there is one Lord over them all, who is rich, towards every one that calleth on him.

New King James Version
For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek, for the same Lord over all is rich to all who call upon Him.

New Life Bible
There is no difference between the Jews and the people who are not Jews. They are all the same to the Lord. And He is Lord over all of them. He gives of His greatness to all who call on Him for help.

English Revised Version
For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek: for the same Lord is Lord of all, and is rich unto all that call upon him:

New Revised Standard
For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; the same Lord is Lord of all and is generous to all who call on him.

J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
For there is no distinction - of Jew or Greek, - for, the same Lord , is Lord of all, being rich unto all who call upon him;

Douay-Rheims Bible
For there is no distinction of the Jew and the Greek: for the same is Lord over all, rich unto all that call upon him.

King James Version
For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.

Lexham English Bible
For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek, for the same Lord is Lord of all, who is rich to all who call upon him.

Bishop's Bible (1568)
There is no difference betwene the Iewe & the Greke: for the same Lorde ouer al, is riche vnto al yt call vpon him.

Easy-to-Read Version
It says this because there is no difference between those who are Jews and those who are not. The same Lord is the Lord of all people. And he richly blesses everyone who looks to him for help.

New American Standard Bible
For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord is Lord of all, abounding in riches for all who call on Him;

Good News Translation
This includes everyone, because there is no difference between Jews and Gentiles; God is the same Lord of all and richly blesses all who call to him.

Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And ther is no distinccioun of Jew and of Greke; for the same Lord of alle is riche in alle, that inwardli clepen hym.

Contextual Overview

¹² Jew and Gentile are the same in this respect. They have the same Lord, who gives generously to all who call on him. ¹³ For "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." ¹⁴ But how can they call on him to save them unless they believe in him? And how can they believe in him if they have never heard about him? And how can they hear about him unless someone tells them? ¹⁵ And how will anyone go and tell them without being sent? That is why the Scriptures say, "How beautiful are the feet of messengers who bring good news!" ¹⁶ But not everyone welcomes the Good News, for Isaiah the prophet said, " Lord , who has believed our message?" ¹⁷ So faith comes from hearing, that is, hearing the Good News about Christ. ¹⁸ But I ask, have the people of Israel actually heard the message? Yes, they have: "The message has gone throughout the earth, and the words to all the world." ¹⁹ But I ask, did the people of Israel really understand? Yes, they did, for even in the time of Moses, God said, "I will rouse your jealousy through people who are not even a nation. I will provoke your anger through the foolish Gentiles." ²⁰ And later Isaiah spoke boldly for God, saying, "I was found by people who were not looking for me. I showed myself to those who were not asking for me." ²¹ But regarding Israel, God said, "All day long I opened my arms to them, but they were disobedient and rebellious."

Bible Verse Review
  from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge

there is no: Romans 3:22, Romans 3:29, Romans 3:30, Romans 4:11, Romans 4:12, Romans 9:24, Acts 10:34, Acts 10:35, Acts 15:8, Acts 15:9, Galatians 3:28, Ephesians 2:18-22, Ephesians 3:6, Colossians 3:11

Lord: Romans 14:9, Romans 15:12, Acts 10:36, 1 Corinthians 15:47, Philippians 2:11, 1 Timothy 2:5, Revelation 17:14, Revelation 19:16,

rich: Romans 2:4, Romans 9:23, 2 Corinthians 8:9, Ephesians 1:7, Ephesians 2:4, Ephesians 2:7, Ephesians 3:8, Ephesians 3:16, Philippians 4:19, Colossians 1:27, Colossians 2:2, Colossians 2:3

call upon him: Psalms 86:5, Psalms 145:18, Isaiah 55:6, Acts 9:14, 1 Corinthians 1:2

Reciprocal: Genesis 12:8 - called Exodus 20:2 - the Lord 1 Chronicles 4:10 - called Psalms 79:6 - not called Psalms 91:15 - He shall Psalms 98:3 - all the ends Song of Solomon 8:8 - what Isaiah 52:7 - How beautiful Jeremiah 33:3 - Call Ezekiel 47:22 - they shall have Micah 4:2 - for Zechariah 13:9 - they shall call Matthew 15:27 - yet Mark 7:28 - yet Luke 3:6 - General Luke 24:47 - among John 12:20 - Greeks Acts 2:21 - whosoever Acts 7:59 - calling Acts 10:47 - General Acts 11:18 - hath Acts 14:1 - Greeks Acts 18:6 - from Acts 19:10 - both Acts 22:16 - calling Romans 2:9 - of the Jew Romans 4:9 - Cometh Romans 9:5 - who is Ephesians 3:18 - what 1 Timothy 2:4 - and 1 Timothy 3:16 - preached

Gill's Notes on the Bible

For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek,.... Some reasons are here assigned, confirming the apostle's sense of the prophet's words, that everyone that believes in Christ shall be saved; for there is no distinction of nations, no superiority on account of carnal descent, or fleshly privileges, no preeminence on the score of the laws and ordinances of the former dispensation, all which are now abolished; nor is there any difference in their state God-ward, all being under sin, and without a righteousness, and all standing in need of the righteousness of Christ, and salvation by him; to which is added another reason,

for the same Lord over all, or "is over all": by whom is meant, either God the Father, who is the God of the Gentiles as well as of the Jews, Romans 3:29; or rather the Lord Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all; and is to be understood, not of his being so merely by creation, but redemption, he having bought with his blood all the elect of God, both among the Jews and among the Gentiles; so that he has the same equal propriety in one as another, and they the same claim to him, and the same encouragement to believe in him, for righteousness and life: and moreover, he

is rich unto all that call upon him; he is not only rich as God, being possessed of all divine perfections and glory, but as Mediator, having the riches of grace and glory in him; and is rich, beneficent, liberal and free in dispensing, pardoning, justifying, and sanctifying grace to all that come unto him, throw themselves at his feet, implore his grace and righteousness, and call upon him with faith and fervency. Such as these are here designed, and not all that make mention of his name, or are called by it; but who are the true worshippers of him in faith and fear; for the invocation of his name includes all worship of him, and exercise of grace upon him; hence this passage is no inconsiderable proof of his proper deity.

Barnes' Notes on the Bible

For there is no difference - In the previous verse Paul had quoted a passage from Isaiah 28:16, which says that “everyone” (Greek, πᾶς pas) that believeth shall not be ashamed; that is, everyone of every nation and kindred. This implies that it was not to be confined to the Jews. This thought he now further illustrates and confirms by expressly declaring that there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek. This doctrine it was one main design of the Epistle to establish, and it is fully proved in the course of the argument in Rom. 1–4. See particularly Romans 3:26-30. When the apostle says there is no difference between them, he means in regard to the subject under discussion. In many respects there might be a difference; but not in the way of justification before God. There all had sinned; all had failed of obeying the Law; and all must be justified in the same way, by faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. The word “difference” διαστολὴ diastolē means “distinction, diversity.” It also means “eminence, excellence, advantage.” There is no eminence or advantage which the Jew has over the Greek in regard to justification before God.

The Jew - That portion of mankind which professed to yield obedience to the Law of Moses.

The Greek - Literally, those who dwelt in Greece, or those who spoke the Greek language. As the Jews, however, were acquainted chiefly with the Greeks, and knew little of other nations, the name Greek among them came to denote all who were not Jews; that is, the same as the Gentiles. The terms “Jew and Greek,” therefore, include all mankind. There is no difference among people about the terms of salvation; they are the same to all. This truth is frequently taught. It was a most important doctrine, especially in a scheme of religion that was to be preached to all people. It was very offensive to the Jews, who had always regarded themselves as a especially favored people. Against this, all their prejudices were roused, as it completely overthrew all their own views of national eminence and pride, and admitted despised Gentiles to the same privileges with the long favored and chosen people of God. The apostles, therefore, were at great pains fully to establish it; see Acts 10:9; Galatians 3:28.

For the same Lord over all ... - For there is the same Lord of all; that is, the Jews and Gentiles have one common Lord; compare Romans 3:29-30. The same God had formed them, and ruled them; and God now opened the same path to life. See this fully presented in Paul’s address to the people of Athens, in Acts 17:26-30; see also 1 Timothy 2:5. As there was but one God; as all, Jews and Gentiles, were his creatures; as one law was applicable to all; as all had sinned; and as all were exposed to wrath; so it was reasonable that there should be the same way of return - through the mere mercy of God. Against this the Jew ought not to object; and in this he and the Greek should rejoice.

Is rich unto all - πλουτῶν εἰς παντάς ploutōn eis pantas. The word “rich” means to have abundance, to have in store much more than is needful for present or personal use. It is commonly applied to wealth. But applied to God, it means that he abounds in mercy or goodness toward others. Thus, Ephesians 2:4, “God, who is rich in mercy,” etc.; 1 Timothy 6:17-18, “charge them that are rich in this world ...that they be rich in good works.” James 2:5, “God hath chosen the poor ...rich in faith;” that is, abounding in faith and good works, etc. Thus, God is said to be rich toward all, as he abounds in mercy and goodness toward them in the plan of salvation.

That call upon him - This expression means properly to supplicate, to invoke, as in prayer. As prayer constitutes no small part of religion; and as it is a distinguishing characteristic of those who are true Christians (Acts 11:11, “Behold he prayeth;”) to call on the name of the Lord is put for religion itself, and is descriptive of acts of devotion toward God; 1 Peter 1:17, “And if ye call on the Father, etc.;” Acts 2:21; Acts 9:14,” he hath authority ...to bind all that call on thy name;” Acts 7:59; Acts 22:16; Genesis 4:26, “Then began men to call on the name of the Lord.”

Clarke's Notes on the Bible

Verse Romans 10:12. For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek — All are equally welcome to this salvation. Here the Jew has no exclusive privilege; and from this the Greek is not rejected. One simple way of being saved is proposed to all, viz. faith in the Lord Jesus Christ; because he is the same Lord who has made all and governs all, and is rich in mercy to all that call upon him.