“For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.”
You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. The historical demonstration of God's love: while humans were still weak and ungodly, Christ died on their behalf. The timing—at just the right time—underscores God's sovereignty. Grace appears precisely when it is most needed and least deserved.
Church Fathers on Romans 5:6
“For while we were yet without strength, Christ in due time died for the ungodly. For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet pervadenture for a good man some would even dare to die. But God commends His love towards us.” Now what he is saying is somewhat of this kind. For if for a virtuous man, no one would hastily choose to die, consider your Master's love, when it is not for virtuous men, but for sinners and enemies that He is seen to have been crucified — which he…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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