“As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:”
As it is written: 'There is no one righteous, not even one.' The quotation from Psalm 14:1 establishes the foundation for the catena of proof-texts that follows. Righteous (dikaios)—not a single person qualifies. This verse contradicts any notion that righteousness can be earned through human effort or status.
Church Fathers on Romans 3:10
He had accused the Gentiles, he had accused the Jews; it came next in order to mention the righteousness which is by faith. For if the law of nature availed not, and the written Law was of no advantage, but both weighed down those that used them not aright, and made it plain that they were worthy of greater punishment, then after this the salvation which is by grace was necessary. Speak then of it, O Paul, and display it. But as yet he does not venture, as having an eye to…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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