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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Justified</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/j/justified.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/matthew/11-19.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/j/justified.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Justified</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/j/justificiation.htm" title="Justificiation">◄</a> Justified <a href="/topical/j/justifier.htm" title="Justifier">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#web" title="Webster's Dictionary">Webster's</a> • <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#grk" title="Strong's Greek Concordance">Greek</a> • <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</a> • <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>In Christian theology, the term "justified" refers to the act by which God declares a sinner to be righteous on the basis of faith in Jesus Christ. This concept is central to the doctrine of salvation and is extensively discussed in the New Testament, particularly in the writings of the Apostle Paul.<br><br><b>Biblical Foundation</b><br><br>The concept of justification is rooted in the legal imagery of the courtroom, where God, as the righteous judge, declares a person to be in right standing with Him. This declaration is not based on the individual's own righteousness or works but is a gift of grace through faith in Jesus Christ. The Berean Standard Bible provides several key passages that illuminate this doctrine:<br><br>· <b><a href="/romans/3-23.htm">Romans 3:23-24</a> :</b> "for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus." This passage underscores the universality of sin and the gratuitous nature of justification, emphasizing that it is a gift of grace.<br><br>· <b><a href="/romans/5.htm">Romans 5:1</a> :</b> "Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ." Here, Paul highlights the result of justification—peace with God, which is achieved through faith.<br><br>· <b><a href="/galatians/2-16.htm">Galatians 2:16</a> :</b> "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." This verse contrasts justification by faith with the works of the law, affirming that faith in Christ is the sole means of being declared righteous.<br><br><b>Theological Implications</b><br><br>Justification is a pivotal element of soteriology, the study of salvation. It signifies a change in the believer's legal standing before God, moving from a state of condemnation to one of acceptance. This change is not based on human merit but solely on the atoning work of Christ, who bore the penalty for sin on behalf of humanity.<br><br>The doctrine of justification by faith alone (sola fide) was a cornerstone of the Protestant Reformation, distinguishing it from other views that incorporate human works as a basis for justification. This doctrine asserts that faith is the instrument through which believers receive the righteousness of Christ, often referred to as "imputed righteousness."<br><br><b>Practical Outworking</b><br><br>The assurance of being justified has profound implications for the believer's life. It provides a foundation for spiritual confidence and assurance of salvation, knowing that one's standing before God is secure. This assurance is not a license for moral laxity but rather a motivation for holy living, as believers are called to live out the righteousness they have received.<br><br>Furthermore, justification fosters a spirit of humility and gratitude, recognizing that salvation is entirely a work of God's grace. It also encourages a life of faith, as believers continue to trust in Christ's finished work rather than their own efforts.<br><br><b>Conclusion</b><br><br>The doctrine of justification is a central tenet of Christian faith, emphasizing God's grace and the believer's faith in Christ as the means of being declared righteous. It assures believers of their peace with God and calls them to live in accordance with the righteousness they have received through faith.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>(<I>imp. & p. p.</I>) of Justify.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/1344.htm"><span class="l">1344. dikaioo -- to show to be righteous, declare righteous</span></a> <br><b>...</b> dikaios Definition to show to be righteous, declare righteous NASB Word Usage<br> acknowledged...justice (1), acquitted (1), freed (3), <b>justified</b> (24), justifier ( <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1344.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 9k</font><p><a href="/greek/993.htm"><span class="l">993. Boanerges -- Boanerges, an epithet applied to the two sons of <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> as a title of honor, though not perpetuated like the surname Peter (this being<br> the only instance of its occurrence). . It is <b>justified</b> by the <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/993.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 8k</font><p><a href="/greek/379.htm"><span class="l">379. anapologetos -- without excuse</span></a> <br><b>...</b> 379 (an adjective, derived from 1 "not" and 626 , "to argue a case") -- properly,<br> without rationale, lacking any <b>justified</b> defense (argument) -- hence because <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/379.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 8k</font><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/6663.htm"><span class="l">6663. tsadeq -- to be just or righteous</span></a><br><b>...</b> be just or righteous NASB Word Usage acquit (1), acquitted (1), declare you right<br> (1), do justice (1), give him justice (1), just (2), <b>justified</b> (5), justifies <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/6663.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/finney/lectures_to_professing_christians/knowing_that_a_man_is.htm"><span class="l">Knowing that a Man is not <b>Justified</b> by the Work of the Law, but by <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Knowing that a man is not <b>justified</b> by the work of the law, but by the faith of<br> Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be <b>justified</b> <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../finney/lectures to professing christians/knowing that a man is.htm</font><p><a href="/library/augustine/on_the_holy_trinity/chapter_11_a_difficulty_how_we.htm"><span class="l">A Difficulty, How we are <b>Justified</b> in the Blood of the Son of God.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Book XIII. Chapter 11."A Difficulty, How We are <b>Justified</b> in the Blood<br> of the Son of God. 15. But what is meant by "<b>justified</b> <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../augustine/on the holy trinity/chapter 11 a difficulty how we.htm</font><p><a href="/library/clement/the_first_epistle_of_clement_to_the_corinthians/chapter_xxxii_we_are_justified_not.htm"><span class="l">We are <b>Justified</b> not by Our Own Works, but by Faith.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Chapter XXXII."We are <b>justified</b> not by our own works, but by faith. Whosoever<br> will candidly consider each particular, will recognise <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter xxxii we are justified not.htm</font><p><a href="/library/keith/the_epistles_of_clement/chapter_xxxii_we_are_justified_not.htm"><span class="l">We are <b>Justified</b> not by Our Own Works, but by Faith.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> The First Epistle of Clement to the Corinthians. Chapter XXXII."We are<br> <b>Justified</b> Not by Our Own Works, But by Faith. Whosoever <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../keith/the epistles of clement/chapter xxxii we are justified not.htm</font><p><a href="/library/spurgeon/spurgeons_sermons_volume_38_1892/god_justified_though_man_believes.htm"><span class="l">God <b>Justified</b>, Though Man Believes Not</span></a> <br><b>...</b> God <b>Justified</b>, Though Man Believes Not. A Sermon (No.2255). Intended <b>...</b> judged.".<br> God will be <b>justified</b> in everything that he has said. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 38 1892/god justified though man believes.htm</font><p><a href="/library/theophilus/theophilus_to_autolycus/chapter_xxv_god_was_justified_in.htm"><span class="l">God was <b>Justified</b> in Forbidding Man to Eat of the Tree of <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Theophilus to Autolycus: Book II. Chapter XXV."God Was <b>Justified</b> in<br> Forbidding Man to Eat of the Tree of Knowledge. The tree of <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../theophilus/theophilus to autolycus/chapter xxv god was justified in.htm</font><p><a href="/library/augustine/anti-pelagian_writings/chapter_22_no_man_justified_by.htm"><span class="l">No Man <b>Justified</b> by Works.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> A Treatise on the spirit and the letter, Chapter 22."No Man <b>Justified</b> by Works.<br> What the difference between them is, I will briefly explain. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../augustine/anti-pelagian writings/chapter 22 no man justified by.htm</font><p><a href="/library/augustine/anti-pelagian_writings/chapter_10_ix_he_could_not.htm"><span class="l">He could not be <b>Justified</b>, who had not Heard of the Name of Christ <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> A Treatise on nature and grace, against pelagius; Chapter 10 [IX.]"He Could Not<br> Be <b>Justified</b>, Who Had Not Heard of the Name of Christ; Rendering the Cross of <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../augustine/anti-pelagian writings/chapter 10 ix he could not.htm</font><p><a href="/library/augustine/anti-pelagian_writings/chapter_45_it_is_not_by.htm"><span class="l">It is not by their Works, but by Grace, that the Doers of the Law <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> A Treatise on the spirit and the letter, Chapter 45."It is Not by Their Works, But<br> by Grace, that the Doers of the Law are <b>Justified</b>; God's Saints and God's <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../augustine/anti-pelagian writings/chapter 45 it is not by.htm</font><p><a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/whether_the_moral_precepts_of_2.htm"><span class="l">Whether the Moral Precepts of the Old Law <b>Justified</b> Man?</span></a> <br><b>...</b> OF THE MORAL PRECEPTS OF THE OLD LAW (TWELVE ARTICLES) Whether the moral<br> precepts of the Old Law <b>justified</b> man? Objection 1: It <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether the moral precepts of 2.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/j/justified.htm"><span class="l"><b>Justified</b> (46 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b><b>Justified</b> (46 Occurrences). <b>...</b> Matthew 12:37 For by your words you will be <b>justified</b>,<br> and by your words you will be condemned." (WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/j/justified.htm - 19k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/principle.htm"><span class="l">Principle (32 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (DBY). Romans 4:2 For if Abraham has been <b>justified</b> on the principle of<br> works, he has whereof to boast: but not before God; (DBY). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/principle.htm - 16k</font><p><a href="/topical/o/observing.htm"><span class="l">Observing (28 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (See NAS). Romans 3:20 Because by the works of the law, no flesh will be <b>justified</b><br> in his sight. For through the law comes the knowledge of sin. (See NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/o/observing.htm - 14k</font><p><a href="/topical/v/vindicated.htm"><span class="l">Vindicated (10 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Luke 7:35 Wisdom is <b>justified</b> by all her children." (See NAS). <b>...</b> Job 11:2<br> "Shouldn't the multitude of words be answered? Should a man full of talk be <b>justified</b>? <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/v/vindicated.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/n/nevertheless.htm"><span class="l">Nevertheless (153 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Galatians 2:16 yet knowing that a man is not <b>justified</b> by the works of the law but<br> through faith in Jesus Christ, even we believed in Christ Jesus, that we <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/n/nevertheless.htm - 37k</font><p><a href="/topical/r/rather.htm"><span class="l">Rather (176 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Luke 18:14 I tell you, this man went down to his house <b>justified</b> rather than the<br> other; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/r/rather.htm - 36k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/deeds.htm"><span class="l">Deeds (309 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> of Man came eating and drinking, and they say,'Behold, a gluttonous man and a drunkard,<br> a friend of tax collectors and sinners!' But wisdom is <b>justified</b> by her <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/deeds.htm - 33k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/proved.htm"><span class="l">Proved (49 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> of Man came eating and drinking, and they say,'Behold, a gluttonous man and a drunkard,<br> a friend of tax collectors and sinners!' But wisdom is <b>justified</b> by her <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/proved.htm - 20k</font><p><a href="/topical/w/works.htm"><span class="l">Works (379 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> performances by means of which men sought to be accepted of God, in contradistinction<br> to that faith in Christ through which the sinner is <b>justified</b> apart from <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/w/works.htm - 40k</font><p><a href="/topical/u/upharsin.htm"><span class="l">Upharsin (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> and the second as denoting the proper name Parac, "Persia." Thus interpreted, the<br> whole story hangs together, makes good sense, and is fully <b>justified</b> by the <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/u/upharsin.htm - 11k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/justification.html">What is justification? What does it mean to be justified? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/internalism-externalism.html">What are internalism and externalism? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/sola-fide.html">Why is sola fide important? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/justified.htm">Justified: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Justified (46 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/11-19.htm">Matthew 11:19</a></span><br />The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say,'Behold, a gluttonous man and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!' But wisdom is <span class="boldtext">justified</span> by her children. "<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/12-37.htm">Matthew 12:37</a></span><br />For by your words you will be <span class="boldtext">justified</span>, and by your words you will be condemned."<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/7-29.htm">Luke 7:29</a></span><br />And all the people that heard him, and the publicans, <span class="boldtext">justified</span> God, being baptized with the baptism of John.<br /><span class="source">(KJV ASV DBY WBS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/7-35.htm">Luke 7:35</a></span><br />Wisdom is <span class="boldtext">justified</span> by all her children." <br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/luke/18-14.htm">Luke 18:14</a></span><br />I tell you, this man went down to his house <span class="boldtext">justified</span> rather than the other; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself will be exalted."<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/13-39.htm">Acts 13:39</a></span><br />and by him everyone who believes is <span class="boldtext">justified</span> from all things, from which you could not be justified by the law of Moses.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/2-13.htm">Romans 2:13</a></span><br />For it isn't the hearers of the law who are righteous before God, but the doers of the law will be <span class="boldtext">justified</span><br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/3-4.htm">Romans 3:4</a></span><br />May it never be! Yes, let God be found true, but every man a liar. As it is written, "That you might be <span class="boldtext">justified</span> in your words, and might prevail when you come into judgment."<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/3-20.htm">Romans 3:20</a></span><br />Because by the works of the law, no flesh will be <span class="boldtext">justified</span> in his sight. For through the law comes the knowledge of sin.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/3-24.htm">Romans 3:24</a></span><br />being <span class="boldtext">justified</span> freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus; <br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/3-28.htm">Romans 3:28</a></span><br />We maintain therefore that a man is <span class="boldtext">justified</span> by faith apart from the works of the law. <br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/4-2.htm">Romans 4:2</a></span><br />For if Abraham was <span class="boldtext">justified</span> by works, he has something to boast about, but not toward God.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/5-1.htm">Romans 5:1</a></span><br />Being therefore <span class="boldtext">justified</span> by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ;<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/5-9.htm">Romans 5:9</a></span><br />Much more then, being now <span class="boldtext">justified</span> by his blood, we will be saved from God's wrath through him.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/5-18.htm">Romans 5:18</a></span><br />So then as through one trespass, all men were condemned; even so through one act of righteousness, all men were <span class="boldtext">justified</span> to life.<br /><span class="source">(WEB)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/6-7.htm">Romans 6:7</a></span><br />for he that hath died is <span class="boldtext">justified</span> from sin. <br /><span class="source">(ASV DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/8-30.htm">Romans 8:30</a></span><br />Whom he predestined, those he also called. Whom he called, those he also <span class="boldtext">justified</span>. Whom he justified, those he also glorified.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/10-4.htm">Romans 10:4</a></span><br />For Christ is the fulfillment of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes. <br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/10-10.htm">Romans 10:10</a></span><br />For with the heart, one believes unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.<br /><span class="source">(See RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_corinthians/4-4.htm">1 Corinthians 4:4</a></span><br />For I know nothing against myself. Yet I am not <span class="boldtext">justified</span> by this, but he who judges me is the Lord.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_corinthians/6-11.htm">1 Corinthians 6:11</a></span><br />Such were some of you, but you were washed. But you were sanctified. But you were <span class="boldtext">justified</span> in the name of the Lord Jesus, and in the Spirit of our God.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/galatians/2-16.htm">Galatians 2:16</a></span><br />yet knowing that a man is not <span class="boldtext">justified</span> by the works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, even we believed in Christ Jesus, that we might be justified by faith in Christ, and not by the works of the law, because no flesh will be justified by the works of the law.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/galatians/2-17.htm">Galatians 2:17</a></span><br />But if, while we sought to be <span class="boldtext">justified</span> in Christ, we ourselves also were found sinners, is Christ a servant of sin? Certainly not!<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/galatians/3-11.htm">Galatians 3:11</a></span><br />Now that no man is <span class="boldtext">justified</span> by the law before God is evident, for, "The righteous will live by faith."<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/galatians/3-24.htm">Galatians 3:24</a></span><br />So that the law has become our tutor to bring us to Christ, that we might be <span class="boldtext">justified</span> by faith.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/galatians/5-4.htm">Galatians 5:4</a></span><br />You are alienated from Christ, you who desire to be <span class="boldtext">justified</span> by the law. You have fallen away from grace.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/philippians/1-7.htm">Philippians 1:7</a></span><br />And I am <span class="boldtext">justified</span> in having this confidence about you all, because, both during my imprisonment and when I stand up in defence of the Good News or to confirm its truth, I have you in my heart, sharers as you all are in the same grace as myself.<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_timothy/3-16.htm">1 Timothy 3:16</a></span><br />Without controversy, the mystery of godliness is great: God was revealed in the flesh, <span class="boldtext">justified</span> in the spirit, seen by angels, preached among the nations, believed on in the world, and received up in glory.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/titus/3-7.htm">Titus 3:7</a></span><br />that, being <span class="boldtext">justified</span> by his grace, we might be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/james/2-21.htm">James 2:21</a></span><br />Wasn't Abraham our father <span class="boldtext">justified</span> by works, in that he offered up Isaac his son on the altar?<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/james/2-24.htm">James 2:24</a></span><br />You see then that by works, a man is <span class="boldtext">justified</span>, and not only by faith.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/james/2-25.htm">James 2:25</a></span><br />In like manner wasn't Rahab the prostitute also <span class="boldtext">justified</span> by works, in that she received the messengers, and sent them out another way?<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/job/9-20.htm">Job 9:20</a></span><br />If I <span class="boldtext">justified</span> myself, mine own mouth would condemn me; were I perfect, he would prove me perverse.<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/job/11-2.htm">Job 11:2</a></span><br />"Shouldn't the multitude of words be answered? Should a man full of talk be <span class="boldtext">justified</span>? <br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/job/13-18.htm">Job 13:18</a></span><br />Behold now, I have ordered my cause; I know that I shall be <span class="boldtext">justified</span>.<br /><span class="source">(KJV JPS DBY WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/job/25-4.htm">Job 25:4</a></span><br />How then can man be <span class="boldtext">justified</span> with God? or how can he be clean that is born of a woman? <br /><span class="source">(KJV WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/job/32-2.htm">Job 32:2</a></span><br />Then the wrath of Elihu the son of Barachel, the Buzite, of the family of Ram, was kindled against Job. His wrath was kindled because he <span class="boldtext">justified</span> himself rather than God.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/job/40-8.htm">Job 40:8</a></span><br />Will you even annul my judgment? Will you condemn me, that you may be <span class="boldtext">justified</span>?<br /><span class="source">(WEB JPS ASV NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/51-4.htm">Psalms 51:4</a></span><br />Against you, and you only, have I sinned, and done that which is evil in your sight; that you may be proved right when you speak, and <span class="boldtext">justified</span> when you judge.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/143-2.htm">Psalms 143:2</a></span><br />And enter not into judgment with thy servant: for in thy sight shall no man living be <span class="boldtext">justified</span>. <br /><span class="source">(KJV JPS DBY WBS YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/43-9.htm">Isaiah 43:9</a></span><br />Let all the nations be gathered together, and let the peoples be assembled. Who among them can declare this, and show us former things? Let them bring their witnesses, that they may be <span class="boldtext">justified</span>; or let them hear, and say, "That is true."<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/43-26.htm">Isaiah 43:26</a></span><br />Put me in remembrance. Let us plead together. Set forth your case, that you may be <span class="boldtext">justified</span>.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/45-25.htm">Isaiah 45:25</a></span><br />In Yahweh shall all the seed of Israel be <span class="boldtext">justified</span>, and shall glory.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/3-11.htm">Jeremiah 3:11</a></span><br />And the LORD said unto me, The backsliding Israel hath <span class="boldtext">justified</span> herself more than treacherous Judah.<br /><span class="source">(KJV WBS YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ezekiel/16-51.htm">Ezekiel 16:51</a></span><br />Neither has Samaria committed half of your sins; but you have multiplied your abominations more than they, and have <span class="boldtext">justified</span> your sisters by all your abominations which you have done.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ezekiel/16-52.htm">Ezekiel 16:52</a></span><br />You also, bear you your own shame, in that you have given judgment for your sisters; through your sins that you have committed more abominable than they, they are more righteous that you: yes, be also confounded, and bear your shame, in that you have <span class="boldtext">justified</span> your sisters.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/j/justified.htm">Justified</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/j/justifies.htm">Justifies (5 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/j/justice.htm">Justice (212 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/j/justified.htm">Justified (46 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/demonstrate.htm">Demonstrate (5 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/believeth.htm">Believeth (42 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/showing.htm">Showing (41 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/p/prove.htm">Prove (83 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/season.htm">Season (101 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/declare.htm">Declare (346 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/r/righteous.htm">Righteous (407 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/p/present.htm">Present (577 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/r/righteousness.htm">Righteousness (442 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/j/justificiation.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Justificiation"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Justificiation" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/j/justifier.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Justifier"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Justifier" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></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'; 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