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God did this to demonstrate his righteousness, for he himself is fair and just, and he makes sinners right in his sight when they believe in Jesus. <a href="/esv/romans/3.htm">English Standard Version</a> It was to show his righteousness at the present time, so that he might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus. <a href="/bsb/romans/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/blb/romans/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> in the forbearance of God, for the showing forth of His righteousness in the present time, for Him to be just, and justifying the one of the faith of Jesus. <a href="/kjv/romans/3.htm">King James Bible</a> To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus. <a href="/nkjv/romans/3.htm">New King James Version</a> to demonstrate at the present time His righteousness, that He might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus. <a href="/nasb_/romans/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> for the demonstration, that is, of His righteousness at the present time, so that He would be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus. <a href="/nasb/romans/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> for the demonstration, I say, of His righteousness at the present time, so that He would be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus. <a href="/nasb77/romans/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> for the demonstration, I say, of His righteousness at the present time, that He might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus. <a href="/lsb/romans/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> for the demonstration of His righteousness at the present time, so that He would be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus. <a href="/amp/romans/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> It was to demonstrate His righteousness at the present time, so that He would be just and the One who justifies those who have faith in Jesus [and rely confidently on Him as Savior]. <a href="/csb/romans/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> God presented him to demonstrate his righteousness at the present time, so that he would be just and justify the one who has faith in Jesus. <a href="/hcsb/romans/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> God presented Him to demonstrate His righteousness at the present time, so that He would be righteous and declare righteous the one who has faith in Jesus. <a href="/asv/romans/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> for the showing, I say, of his righteousness at this present season: that he might himself be just, and the justifier of him that hath faith in Jesus. <a href="/erv/romans/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> for the shewing, I say, of his righteousness at this present season: that he might himself be just, and the justifier of him that hath faith in Jesus. <a href="/gwt/romans/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> He waited so that he could display his approval at the present time. This shows that he is a God of justice, a God who approves of people who believe in Jesus. <a href="/isv/romans/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> He wanted to demonstrate at the present time that he himself is righteous and that he justifies anyone who has the faithfulness of Jesus. <a href="/msb/romans/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/net/romans/3.htm">NET Bible</a> This was also to demonstrate his righteousness in the present time, so that he would be just and the justifier of the one who lives because of Jesus' faithfulness. <a href="/nheb/romans/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> to demonstrate his righteousness at this present time, so that he would be just, and the justifier of him who has faith in Jesus. <a href="/wbt/romans/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he may be just, and the justifier of him who believeth in Jesus. <a href="/wey/romans/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> with a view to demonstrating, at the present time, His righteousness, that He may be shown to be righteous Himself, and the giver of righteousness to those who believe in Jesus. <a href="/web/romans/3.htm">World English Bible</a> to demonstrate his righteousness at this present time, that he might himself be just and the justifier of him who has faith in Jesus. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/romans/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> for the showing forth of His righteousness in the present time, for His being righteous, and declaring him righteous who [is] of the faith of Jesus. <a href="/blb/romans/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> in the forbearance of God, for the showing forth of His righteousness in the present time, for Him to be just, and justifying the one of the faith of Jesus. <a href="/ylt/romans/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> for the shewing forth of His righteousness in the present time, for His being righteous, and declaring him righteous who is of the faith of Jesus. <a href="/slt/romans/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For the manifestation of his justice now in time: for him to be just, and justifying him of the faith of Jesus.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/romans/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Through the forbearance of God, for the shewing of his justice in this time; that he himself may be just, and the justifier of him, who is of the faith of Jesus Christ. <a href="/cpdv/romans/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> and by the forbearance of God, to reveal his justice in this time, so that he himself might be both the Just One and the Justifier of anyone who is of the faith of Jesus Christ. <a href="/nabre/romans/3.htm">New American Bible</a> through the forbearance of God—to prove his righteousness in the present time, that he might be righteous and justify the one who has faith in Jesus. <a href="/nrsvce/romans/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> it was to prove at the present time that he himself is righteous and that he justifies the one who has faith in Jesus.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/romans/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> By the opportunity which God has given us through his forbearance, for the manifestation of his righteousness at the present time, that he might be declared righteous; and for the justification of righteousness to him who is in the faith of our LORD Jesus Christ. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/romans/3.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> In the space that God in his patience has given to us, for the demonstration of his justice which is in this time, that he would be The Just One and would by justice declare righteous the one who is in the faith of our Lord Yeshua The Messiah.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/romans/3.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> in order to manifest his righteousness at the present time, that he might be just, while he justifies him who believes in Jesus.<CM> <a href="/godbey/romans/3.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> in the forbearance of God; unto the manifestation of his righteousness at the present time, so that he is just, and justifying him who is of the faith of Jesus. <a href="/haweis/romans/3.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> for a demonstration of his justice at this present time: that he might be just, though justifying him who is of the faith of Jesus.<CM> <a href="/mace/romans/3.htm">Mace New Testament</a> I say, his goodness at this time: that he might appear to be just, and the justifier of him who believes in Jesus. <a href="/wey/romans/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> with a view to demonstrating, at the present time, His righteousness, that He may be shown to be righteous Himself, and the giver of righteousness to those who believe in Jesus. <a href="/worrell/romans/3.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> for the manifestation of His righteousness in the present time, to the end that He may be righteous, even when declaring righteous him who has faith in Jesus. <a href="/worsley/romans/3.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> for a demonstration, I say, of his righteousness at this time: that He might be just, and the justifier of him, that believeth in Jesus. <a href="/parallel/romans/3-26.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KIZs4GUMn-g?start=777" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/romans/3.htm">Righteousness through Faith</a> …25God presented Him as the atoning sacrifice through faith in His blood, in order to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance He had passed over the sins committed beforehand. 26<a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.">He did this</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1732.htm" title="1732: endeixin (N-AFS) -- A showing, proof, demonstration, sign, token. From endeiknumi; indication.">to demonstrate</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">His</a> <a href="/greek/1343.htm" title="1343: dikaiosynēs (N-GFS) -- From dikaios; equity; specially justification.">righteousness</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">at</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3568.htm" title="3568: nyn (Adv) -- A primary particle of present time; now; also as noun or adjective present or immediate.">present</a> <a href="/greek/2540.htm" title="2540: kairō (N-DMS) -- Fitting season, season, opportunity, occasion, time. Of uncertain affinity; an occasion, i.e. Set or proper time.">time,</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">so as</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: einai (V-PNA) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">to be</a> <a href="/greek/1342.htm" title="1342: dikaion (Adj-AMS) -- From dike; equitable; by implication, innocent, holy.">just</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1344.htm" title="1344: dikaiounta (V-PPA-AMS) -- From dikaios; to render just or innocent.">to justify</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the one</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ek (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">who has</a> <a href="/greek/4102.htm" title="4102: pisteōs (N-GFS) -- Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. ">faith</a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsou (N-GMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">in Jesus.</a> 27Where, then, is boasting? It is excluded. On what principle? On that of works? No, but on that of faith.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/romans/1-17.htm">Romans 1:17</a> For the gospel reveals the righteousness of God that comes by faith from start to finish, just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.” <a href="/romans/5-1.htm">Romans 5:1</a> Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, <a href="/romans/4-5.htm">Romans 4:5</a> However, to the one who does not work, but believes in Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is credited as righteousness. <a href="/romans/10-4.htm">Romans 10:4</a> For Christ is the end of the law, to bring righteousness to everyone who believes. <a href="/galatians/2-16.htm">Galatians 2:16</a> know that a man is not justified by works of the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ. So we, too, have believed in Christ Jesus, that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by works of the law, because by works of the law no one will be justified. <a href="/galatians/3-24.htm">Galatians 3:24</a> So the law became our guardian to lead us to Christ, that we might be justified by faith. <a href="/philippians/3-9.htm">Philippians 3:9</a> and be found in Him, not having my own righteousness from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God on the basis of faith. <a href="/2_corinthians/5-21.htm">2 Corinthians 5:21</a> God made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God. <a href="/ephesians/2-8.htm">Ephesians 2:8-9</a> For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God, / not by works, so that no one can boast. <a href="/hebrews/11-7.htm">Hebrews 11:7</a> By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in godly fear built an ark to save his family. By faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that comes by faith. <a href="/isaiah/53-11.htm">Isaiah 53:11</a> After the anguish of His soul, He will see the light of life and be satisfied. By His knowledge My righteous Servant will justify many, and He will bear their iniquities. <a href="/jeremiah/23-6.htm">Jeremiah 23:6</a> In His days Judah will be saved, and Israel will dwell securely. And this is His name by which He will be called: The LORD Our Righteousness. <a href="/habakkuk/2-4.htm">Habakkuk 2:4</a> Look at the proud one; his soul is not upright—but the righteous will live by faith— <a href="/genesis/15-6.htm">Genesis 15:6</a> Abram believed the LORD, and it was credited to him as righteousness. <a href="/psalms/32-1.htm">Psalm 32:1-2</a> Of David. A Maskil. Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. / Blessed is the man whose iniquity the LORD does not count against him, in whose spirit there is no deceit.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believes in Jesus.that he.<a href="/deuteronomy/32-4.htm">Deuteronomy 32:4</a> He is the Rock, his work is perfect: for all his ways are judgment: a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right is he.<a href="/psalms/85-10.htm">Psalm 85:10,11</a> Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other… <a href="/isaiah/42-21.htm">Isaiah 42:21</a> The LORD is well pleased for his righteousness' sake; he will magnify the law, and make it honourable.and.<a href="/romans/3-30.htm">Romans 3:30</a> Seeing it is one God, which shall justify the circumcision by faith, and uncircumcision through faith.<a href="/romans/4-5.htm">Romans 4:5</a> But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.<a href="/romans/8-33.htm">Romans 8:33</a> Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's elect? It is God that justifieth.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/romans/3-22.htm">Believe</a> <a href="/romans/1-16.htm">Believeth</a> <a href="/romans/3-25.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/romans/3-25.htm">Declare</a> <a href="/acts/21-26.htm">Declaring</a> <a href="/romans/3-25.htm">Demonstrate</a> <a href="/acts/18-28.htm">Demonstrating</a> <a href="/romans/3-25.htm">Demonstration</a> <a href="/romans/3-25.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/romans/3-25.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/john/6-63.htm">Giver</a> <a href="/romans/3-24.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/romans/3-25.htm">Justice</a> <a href="/acts/19-40.htm">Justify</a> <a href="/acts/28-2.htm">Present</a> <a href="/romans/3-4.htm">Prove</a> <a href="/romans/3-24.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/romans/3-25.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/acts/24-25.htm">Season</a> <a href="/acts/28-2.htm">Shewing</a> <a href="/acts/24-23.htm">Showing</a> <a href="/romans/3-4.htm">Shown</a> <a href="/romans/2-15.htm">Time</a> <a href="/acts/24-15.htm">Upright</a> <a href="/romans/3-2.htm">View</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/romans/4-3.htm">Believe</a> <a href="/romans/4-5.htm">Believeth</a> <a href="/romans/3-31.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/romans/3-30.htm">Declare</a> <a href="/romans/4-5.htm">Declaring</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-16.htm">Demonstrate</a> <a href="/acts/17-3.htm">Demonstrating</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/2-4.htm">Demonstration</a> <a href="/romans/3-27.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/romans/5-5.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/romans/15-5.htm">Giver</a> <a href="/romans/4-24.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-11.htm">Justice</a> <a href="/romans/3-30.htm">Justify</a> <a href="/romans/6-13.htm">Present</a> <a href="/romans/12-2.htm">Prove</a> <a href="/romans/3-28.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/romans/3-28.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/romans/5-6.htm">Season</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-24.htm">Shewing</a> <a href="/romans/9-17.htm">Showing</a> <a href="/romans/7-13.htm">Shown</a> <a href="/romans/5-6.htm">Time</a> <a href="/romans/5-7.htm">Upright</a> <a href="/romans/8-24.htm">View</a><div class="vheading2">Romans 3</div>1. <a href="/romans/3-1.htm">The Jews prerogative;</a> 3. <a href="/romans/3-3.htm">which they have not lost;</a> 9. <a href="/romans/3-9.htm">howbeit the law convinces them also of sin;</a> 20. <a href="/romans/3-20.htm">therefore no one is justified by the law;</a> 28. <a href="/romans/3-28.htm">but all, without difference, by faith, only;</a> 31. <a href="/romans/3-31.htm">and yet the law is not abolished.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/romans/3.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/romans/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/romans/3.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>He did this to demonstrate His righteousness This phrase highlights God's purpose in the redemptive work of Christ. The demonstration of His righteousness refers to God's moral perfection and justice. In the context of Romans, Paul is addressing the issue of God's justice in forgiving sins. The Old Testament sacrificial system pointed to the need for atonement, but it was ultimately fulfilled in Christ (<a href="/hebrews/10.htm">Hebrews 10:1-4</a>). God's righteousness is demonstrated through the cross, where His justice and mercy meet (<a href="/psalms/85-10.htm">Psalm 85:10</a>).at the present time This indicates the specific moment in history when God chose to reveal His plan of salvation through Jesus Christ. The "present time" refers to the era of the New Covenant, inaugurated by Christ's death and resurrection. This was a pivotal moment in salvation history, fulfilling prophecies such as those found in <a href="/isaiah/53.htm">Isaiah 53</a>, which foretold the suffering servant who would bear the sins of many.so as to be just God's justice is a central theme in Scripture, and this phrase underscores that He remains just even while forgiving sinners. The justice of God requires that sin be punished, and through Christ's sacrificial death, the penalty for sin is paid. This aligns with the legal imagery found throughout the Bible, where God is depicted as a righteous judge (<a href="/deuteronomy/32-4.htm">Deuteronomy 32:4</a>).and to justify To justify means to declare righteous. In the context of Romans, justification is a legal term signifying acquittal from guilt. This is a key doctrine in Christian theology, emphasizing that believers are declared righteous before God not by their own works, but through faith in Christ (<a href="/ephesians/2-8.htm">Ephesians 2:8-9</a>). This concept is rooted in the Abrahamic covenant, where faith was credited as righteousness (<a href="/genesis/15-6.htm">Genesis 15:6</a>).the one who has faith in Jesus Faith in Jesus is the means by which individuals receive justification. This faith is not merely intellectual assent but involves trust and reliance on Christ's finished work on the cross. The New Testament consistently teaches that salvation is through faith alone (<a href="/galatians/2-16.htm">Galatians 2:16</a>). This faith connects believers to the promises of God, as seen in the lives of Old Testament figures like Abraham and David, who were justified by faith (<a href="/romans/4.htm">Romans 4:1-8</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a> The central figure in this verse, demonstrating His righteousness and justice. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The one through whom believers are justified by faith. 3. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The apostle who wrote the letter to the Romans, explaining the theological implications of God's righteousness. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_church_in_rome.htm">The Church in Rome</a> The original recipients of the letter, consisting of both Jewish and Gentile believers. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_cross.htm">The Cross</a> The event where God's justice and mercy meet, providing the means for justification.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_righteousness_demonstrated.htm">God's Righteousness Demonstrated</a> God's righteousness is not just a passive attribute but is actively demonstrated through His actions, particularly in the sacrifice of Jesus. <a href="/topical/j/justice_and_justification.htm">Justice and Justification</a> God remains just while justifying sinners, showing that His justice is not compromised by His mercy. <a href="/topical/f/faith_in_jesus.htm">Faith in Jesus</a> Justification is available to all who have faith in Jesus, emphasizing the importance of personal belief and trust in Christ. <a href="/topical/p/present_time_relevance.htm">Present Time Relevance</a> The demonstration of God's righteousness is relevant for all times, including the present, showing the timeless nature of the gospel. <a href="/topical/l/living_justified_lives.htm">Living Justified Lives</a> As recipients of justification, believers are called to live lives that reflect God's righteousness and justice.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_romans_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Romans 3</a> <a href="/q/bible's_view_on_justification.htm">What does the Bible say about justification?</a> <a href="/q/why_is_divine_punishment_like_vengeance.htm">Why does divine punishment resemble human vengeance?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_psalm_85_2-3_seem_contradictory.htm">Psalm 85:2–3 – Why does God’s forgiveness here seem to conflict with other biblical passages depicting severe and unforgiving judgment? </a> <a href="/q/notable_bible_paradoxes.htm">What are notable paradoxes found in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/romans/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(26) To declare.--The second object of the death of Christ was to remove the misconceptions that might be caused by the apparent condoning of sins committed in times anterior to the Christian revelation. A special word is used to indicate that these sins were not wiped away and dismissed altogether, but rather "passed over" or "overlooked." This was due to the forbearance of God, who, as it were, suspended the execution of His vengeance. Now the Apostle shows by the death of Christ that justice that had apparently slept was vindicated.Thus God appeared in a double character, at once as just or righteous Himself, and as producing a state of righteousness in the believer. Under the Old Testament God had been revealed as just; but the justice or righteousness of God was not met by any corresponding righteousness on the part of man, and therefore could only issue in condemnation. Under the New Testament the justice of God remained the same, but it was met by a corresponding state of righteousness in the believer a righteousness, however, not inherent, but superinduced by God Himself through the process of justification by faith. In this way the great Messianic condition of righteousness was fulfilled. <a href="/commentaries/romans/3-26.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[He did this] πρὸς (pros) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4314.htm">Strong's 4314: </a> To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. to demonstrate ἔνδειξιν (endeixin) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> A showing, proof, demonstration, sign, token. From endeiknumi; indication. His αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. righteousness δικαιοσύνης (dikaiosynēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1343.htm">Strong's 1343: </a> From dikaios; equity; specially justification. at ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. the τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. present νῦν (nyn) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3568.htm">Strong's 3568: </a> A primary particle of present time; 'now'; also as noun or adjective present or immediate. time, καιρῷ (kairō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2540.htm">Strong's 2540: </a> Fitting season, season, opportunity, occasion, time. Of uncertain affinity; an occasion, i.e. Set or proper time. so as εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. to be εἶναι (einai) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. just δίκαιον (dikaion) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1342.htm">Strong's 1342: </a> From dike; equitable; by implication, innocent, holy. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. to justify δικαιοῦντα (dikaiounta) Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1344.htm">Strong's 1344: </a> From dikaios; to render just or innocent. the [one] τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. [who has] ἐκ (ek) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. faith πίστεως (pisteōs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4102.htm">Strong's 4102: </a> Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. in Jesus. Ἰησοῦ (Iēsou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/romans/3-26.htm">Romans 3:26 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/romans/3-26.htm">Romans 3:26 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/romans/3-26.htm">Romans 3:26 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/romans/3-26.htm">Romans 3:26 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/romans/3-26.htm">Romans 3:26 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/romans/3-26.htm">Romans 3:26 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/romans/3-26.htm">Romans 3:26 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/romans/3-26.htm">Romans 3:26 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/romans/3-26.htm">Romans 3:26 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/romans/3-26.htm">Romans 3:26 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/romans/3-26.htm">NT Letters: Romans 3:26 To demonstrate his righteousness at this present (Rom. 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