Romans 3:26

To declare at this present time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus.

Revised King James New Testament

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 has set forth to be an atoning sacrifice through faith in his blood. He did this to declare his righteousness, for in the forbearance of God, he passed over sins of the past;

27Where then is boasting? It is excluded. By what law? of works? No: but by the law of faith.

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Cross References

Acts 13:38Therefore, let it be known to you, brethren, that through this man the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you:

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

Galatians 3:8And the scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the Gentiles through faith, preached the gospel to Abraham beforehand, saying, In you shall all nations 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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