Romans 3:26

Translations

Modern

He did this to demonstrate His righteousness at the present time, so as to be just and to justify the one who has faith in Jesus.

Traditional

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

Literal

…for the demonstration of His righteousness in the present time, for Him to be just and justifying the one of the faith from Jesus.

Latin

…in sustentatione Dei, ad ostensionem justitiæ ejus in hoc tempore: ut sit ipse justus, et justificans eum, qui est ex fide Jesu Christi.

Original

Greek

English

He did this to demonstrate His righteousness at the present time, so as to be just and to justify the one who has faith in Jesus.

Notes

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) God’s Grief over Apostasy God’s Unified Plan of Salvation Holiness and Sexual Purity Natural Revelation The Cities of Refuge The Spirit of the Law

Related verses

Deuteronomy 32:4
He is the Rock, His work is perfect; all His ways are just. A God of faithfulness without injustice, righteous and upright is He.
Romans 4:5
However, to the one who does not work, but believes in Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is credited as righteousness.
Acts 13:38–39
Therefore let it be known to you, brothers, that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you.
Romans 3:30
…since there is only one God, who will justify the circumcised by faith and the uncircumcised through that same faith.
Psalm 85:10–11
Loving devotion and faithfulness have joined together; righteousness and peace have kissed.
Isaiah 42:21
The LORD was pleased, for the sake of His righteousness, to magnify His law and make it glorious.
Romans 8:33
Who will bring any charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies.
Zephaniah 3:5
The LORD within her is righteous; He does no wrong. He applies His justice morning by morning; He does not fail at dawn, yet the unjust know no shame.
Revelation 15:3
…and they sang the song of God’s servant Moses and of the Lamb: “Great and wonderful are Your works, O Lord God Almighty! Just and true are Your ways, O King of the nations!
Zephaniah 3:15
The LORD has taken away your punishment; He has turned back your enemy. Israel’s King, the LORD, is among you; no longer will you fear any harm.
Isaiah 45:21
Speak up and present your case—yes, let them take counsel together. Who foretold this long ago? Who announced it from ancient times? Was it not I, the LORD? There is no other God but Me, a righteous God and Savior; there is none but Me.
Zechariah 9:9
Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.

Parallels

Philippians 3:1–11

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Blood Cleanness and Uncleanness, Regulations Concerning Faith Gospel Imputation Justification, Justified Last Judgment Letter to the Romans Righteousness Sin

Topics

Atonement: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Boasting: Spiritual Catholicity: Inculcated Faith in Christ God: Judge, and his Justice Jesus, the Christ: Saviour Justification: General Scriptures Concerning Redemption of Our Souls Salvation: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To The Atonement: Reconciles the Justice and Mercy of God The Justice of God: Exhibited in Redemption The Righteousness of God: Exhibited in The Gospel Works: Insufficiency of, for Salvation

Romans 3:26

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