Be Right (Romans): How to Be Right with God, Yourself, and Others (The BE Series Commentary)

by Warren W. Wiersbe

The ignorance mentioned in Romans 3:17 is caused by the pride of verse 18, for it is “the fear of the LORD” that is the beginning of knowledge (Prov. 1:7).

The fear of the Lord indicates something of greater power. Fear means lack of arrogance or self-confidence.