Romans 3:3

For what Here a formula of argument, introducing an objection.

if some A euphemism, most natural in the words of a supposed Jewish Opponent. As a fact, it was the "some" who believed, the many who did not; as of old at Kadesh-barnea. (Numbers 13:14.)

the faith of God i.e. His good faith, faithfulness to His promise. The same Gr. word appears with the meaning "faithfulness" in e.g. Galatians 5:22 (where E. V. has "faith"), Titus 2:10, and perhaps 1 Timothy 4:12. See Appendix C.