Romans 3:26

Romans 3:26 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus.
• New International Version (NIV)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.
• English Standard Version (ESV)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.
• New King James Version (NKJV)to demonstrate at the present time His righteousness, that He might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus.

Context of Romans 3:26

24they are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus. 25God presented him as the mercy seat by his blood, through faith, to demonstrate his righteousness, because in his restraint God passed over the sins previously committed. 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. 27Where, then, is boasting? It is excluded. By what kind of law? By one of works? No, on the contrary, by a law of faith. 28For we conclude that a person is justified by faith apart from the works of the law.

Romans 3:26 word by word

πρὸς τὴν ἔνδειξιν τῆς δικαιοσύνης αὐτοῦ ἐν τῷ νῦν καιρῷ εἰς τὸ εἶναι αὐτὸν δίκαιον καὶ δικαιοῦντα τὸν ἐκ πίστεως Ἰησοῦ.¶Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Toπρόςpros · to/withG4314
• declareἔνδειξιςendeixis · demonstrationG1732
• atἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• thisνῦνnun · nowG3568
• timeὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• timeκαιρόςkairos · time/right timeG2540
• hisαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• righteousnessδικαιοσύνηdikaiosunē · righteousnessG1343
• thatεἰςeis · towardG1519
• might beεἰμίeimi · to beG1510
• justδίκαιοςdikaios · justG1342
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• the justifierδικαιόωdikaioō · to justifyG1344
• ·ἐκek ex · out fromG1537
• of him which believethπίστιςpistis · faithG4102
• in JesusἸησοῦςIēsous · JesusG2424

Cross-references for Romans 3:26

• Deuteronomy 32:4The Rock — his work is perfect; all his ways are just. A faithful God, without bias, he is righteous and true.
• Psalms 85:10Faithful love and truth will join together; righteousness and peace will embrace.
• Isaiah 42:21Because of his righteousness, the Lord was pleased to magnify his instruction and make it glorious.
• Isaiah 45:21Speak up and present your case — yes, let them consult each other. Who predicted 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 no one except me.
• Zephaniah 3:5The righteous Lord is in her; he does no wrong. He applies his justice morning by morning; he does not fail at dawn, yet the one who does wrong knows no shame.
• Zechariah 9:9Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion! Shout in triumph, Daughter Jerusalem! Look, your King is coming to you; he is righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.
• Acts 13:38Therefore, let it be known to you, brothers and sisters, that through this man forgiveness of sins is being proclaimed to you.
• Revelation 15:3They sang the song of God’s servant Moses and the song of the Lamb: Great and awe-inspiring are your works, Lord God, the Almighty; just and true are your ways, King of the nations.
• Romans 3:30since there is one God who will justify the circumcised by faith and the uncircumcised through faith.
• Romans 4:5But to the one who does not work, but believes on him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is credited for righteousness.
• Romans 8:33Who can bring an accusation against God’s elect? God is the one who justifies.
• Galatians 3:8Now the Scripture saw in advance that God would justify the Gentiles by faith and proclaimed the gospel ahead of time to Abraham, saying, All the nations will be blessed through you.

Commentaries on Romans 3:26

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 26To declare, I say, at this time - To manifest now, by the dispensation of the Gospel, his righteousness, his infinite mercy; and to manifest it in such a way, that he might still appear to be the just God, and yet the justifier, the pardoner, of him who believeth in Jesus. Here we learn that God designed to give the most evident displays both of his justice and mercy. Of his justice, in requiring a sacrifice, and absolutely refusing to give salvation to a…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 26At this time - The time now since the Saviour has come, now is the time when he manifests it. That he might be just - This verse contains the substance of the gospel. The word “just” here does not mean benevolent, or merciful, though it may sometimes have that meaning; see the Matthew 1:19 note, also John 17:25 note. But it refers to the fact that God had retained the integrity of his character as a moral governor; that he had shown a due regard to his…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 21-26Verses 21-26 Must guilty man remain under wrath? Is the wound for ever incurable? No; blessed be God, there is another way laid open for us. This is the righteousness of God; righteousness of his ordaining, and providing, and accepting. It is by that faith which has Jesus Christ for its object; an anointed Saviour, so Jesus Christ signifies. Justifying faith respects Christ as a Saviour, in all his three anointed offices, as Prophet, Priest, and King…Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 25-2625-26. Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation--or "propitiatory sacrifice." through faith in his blood--Some of the best interpreters, observing that "faith upon" is the usual phrase in Greek, not "faith in" Christ, would place a "comma" after "faith," and understand the words as if written thus: "to be a propitiation, in His blood, through faith." But "faith in Christ" is used in Ga 3:26 and Ep 1:15; and "faith in His blood" is the natural and…Read the comment

Topics related to Romans 3:26

• Atonement
• Boasting
• Catholicity
• Faith
• God Continued...
• Jesus Continued
• Justification
• Redemption
• Salvation
• Works

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• Establish
• Faith
• Justification
• Justifier
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Commentaries on Romans 3

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings