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Romans 10:11

What does Romans 10:11 mean?

A plain-English look at Romans 10:11 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Romans 10:11 means

Paul supports his promise with Scripture: “Whosoever believeth on him shall not be put to shame.” Believers in Christ will not face ultimate disgrace or disappointment before God. The word “whosoever” widens the door—no ethnic, social, or moral pedigree is required. The focus is not on the believer’s strength but on the reliability of the One believed. Faith rests on God’s promise, and that promise secures honor in the end. This assurance encourages public confession (v. 10): if God guarantees acceptance, we need not fear human scorn. Trusting Christ unites us to a hope that will not fail.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be put to shame.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be put to shame.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Because it is said in the holy Writings, Whoever has faith in him will not be shamed.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

for the Writing saith, `Every one who is believing on him shall not be ashamed,'

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

For the scripture saith: Whosoever believeth in him shall not be confounded.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

For the scripture says, No one believing on him shall be ashamed.

Context

After describing belief and confession (vv. 9–10), Paul grounds assurance in Scripture’s promise. Verse 12 will then underscore the universality hinted at here—no distinction between Jew and Greek, the same Lord is Lord of all. Verse 13 will repeat “whosoever” by citing the promise that all who call on the Lord will be saved. Thus, verse 11 functions as a scriptural anchor, sealing the assurance that genuine faith in Christ will never end in shame.

v.10for with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

v.11This passage

v.12For 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:

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Isaiah 49:23

    And kings shall be thy nursing fathers, and their queens thy nursing mothers: they shall bow down to thee with their faces to the earth, and lick the dust of thy feet; and thou shalt know that I am Jehovah; and they that wait for me shall not be put to shame.

  • Jeremiah 17:7

    Blessed is the man that trusteth in Jehovah, and whose trust Jehovah is.

  • Isaiah 28:16

    therefore thus saith the Lord Jehovah, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner-stone of sure foundation: he that believeth shall not be in haste.

  • Romans 9:33

    even as it is written, Behold, I lay in Zion a stone of stumbling and a rock of offence: And he that believeth on him shall not be put to shame.

  • 1 Peter 2:6

    Because it is contained in scripture, Behold, I lay in Zion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: And he that believeth on him shall not be put to shame.

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