In any better condition? The Jew was surprised to see his advantages disappear. "Surely we Jews are in better condition, than the Gentiles because of our devoutness!" Not at all! Paul makes this strong, because he has shown that both Jews and Gentiles are all under the power of sin. Not just simply sinful: all mankind are both guilty and unable to escape from that condition by themselves.

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Old Testament