Romans 3:26

to demonstrate his righteousness at this present time; that he might himself be just, and the justifier of him who has faith in Jesus.

New Heart English Bible

In The King James Version

To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus.

In Context

25whom God set forth to be an atoning sacrifice, through faith in his blood, for a demonstration of his righteousness through the passing over of prior sins, in God's forbearance;

27Where then is the boasting? It is excluded. By what manner of law? Of works? No, but by a law of faith.

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Cross References

Psalms 85:10Mercy and truth meet together.Righteousness and peace have kissed each other.

Isaiah 45:21Declare and bring it forth.Yes, let them take counsel together: who has shown this from ancient time? Who has declared it of old? Haven't I, the Lord? and there is no God else besides me, a just God and a Savior; there is no one besides me.

Zephaniah 3:15The Lord has taken away your judgments. He has thrown out your enemy. The King of Israel, the Lord, is in the midst of you. You will not be afraid of evil any more.

Acts 13:38Be it known to you therefore, brothers, that through this man is proclaimed to you remission of sins,

Romans 4:5But to him who does not work, but believes in him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is accounted for righteousness.

Galatians 3:8The Scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, preached the Good News beforehand to Abraham, saying, "In you all the nations will be blessed."

Matthew Henry on Romans 3:20-31

Justification by Faith; Christ a Propitiation. ( a. d. 58.) 19 Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God. 20 Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin. 21 But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets; 22 Even the righteousness of God which is by… Read the whole commentary →

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