Romans 3
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Romans 3:5-8

5But if our unrighteousness brings out God’s righteousness more clearly, what shall we say? That God is unjust in bringing his wrath on us? (I am using a human argument.)

6Certainly not! If that were so, how could God judge the world?

7Someone might argue, “If my falsehood enhances God’s truthfulness and so increases his glory, why am I still condemned as a sinner?”

8Why not say—as some slanderously claim that we say—“Let us do evil that good may result”? Their condemnation is just!

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