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24 For they are freely bestowed righteousness by the grace of God through the salvation which is in Jesus Christ, 25 Whom God has foreordained to be a propitiation through faith in his blood for the remission of our sins that are past; 26 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. 27 Where is boasting then? It is worthless. By what law? of works? No: but by the law of faith. 28 Therefore we conclude that it is by faith a man is justified and not by the works of the law. 29 Why? Is he the God of the Jews only? Is he not also God of the Gentiles? Yes, he is God of the Gentiles also; 30 Because it is one God, who justifies the circumcision by faith, and uncircumcision by the same faith. 31 Why, then? Do we nullify the law through faith? Far be it: on the contrary, we uphold the law. Romans 3:24-31, Lamsa Bible. Public domain.
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