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26 He wanted[a] to demonstrate at the present time that he himself is righteous and that he justifies anyone who has the faithfulness of Jesus.[b]

27 What, then, is there to boast about? That has been eliminated. On what principle? On that of actions? No, but on the principle of faith. 28 For[c] we maintain that a person is justified by faith apart from the actions prescribed by the Law.

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  1. Romans 3:26 The Gk. lacks He wanted
  2. Romans 3:26 Or faith in Jesus
  3. Romans 3:28 Other mss. read Therefore

26 he did it to demonstrate his righteousness at the present time, so as to be just and the one who justifies those who have faith in Jesus.

27 Where, then, is boasting?(A) It is excluded. Because of what law? The law that requires works? No, because of the law that requires faith. 28 For we maintain that a person is justified by faith apart from the works of the law.(B)

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