Which verse states that all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God?

• A. Romans 3:10
• B. Romans 3:23
• C. Isaiah 59:2
• D. Psalm 51:5

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is universal sinfulness and not meeting God’s standard. Romans 3:23 states plainly that all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, which captures the scope (everyone) and the standard (God’s glory/righteousness) we fail to reach. This exact phrasing is what makes it the best answer, because it directly asserts both the universality of sin and the shortfall from God’s perfect standard.

In the broader context of Romans, this verse supports the argument that no one can achieve righteousness by works and that justification comes only through faith in Christ. The other options touch related ideas—some speak to universal sin, some to separation from God, but none states the universal scope and the shortfall to God’s glory in the precise way Romans 3:23 does.