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Romans 3:25-31 Righteousness through Faith

25 God presented him as a sacrifice of atonement, through faith in his blood. He did this to demonstrate his justice, because in his forbearance he had left the sins committed beforehand unpunished—

26 he did it to demonstrate his justice 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? It is excluded. On what principle? On that of observing the law? No, but on that of faith.

28 For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from observing the law.

29 Is God the God of Jews only? Is he not the God of Gentiles too? Yes, of Gentiles too,

30 since there is only one God, who will justify the circumcised by faith and the uncircumcised through that same faith.

31 Do we, then, nullify the law by this faith? Not at all! Rather, we uphold the law.

Cross References for Romans 3:25-31

Isaiah 53:11 - After the suffering of his soul, he will see the light of life and be satisfied; by his knowled... Click to read the verse Isaiah 53:11 Click to read the verse Isaiah 53:11

Revelation 13:8 - All inhabitants of the earth will worship the beast—all whose names have not been written in th... Click to read the verse Revelation 13:8 Click to read the verse Revelation 13:8

Hebrews 11:7 - By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in holy fear built an ark to save his fam... Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:7 Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:7

Psalms 36:6 - Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains, your justice like the great deep. O Lord, you ... Click to read the verse Psalms 36:6 Click to read the verse Psalms 36:6

Hebrews 6:18 - God did this so that, by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we w... Click to read the verse Hebrews 6:18 Click to read the verse Hebrews 6:18

Galatians 3:17 - What I mean is this: The law, introduced 430 years later, does not set aside the covenant previ... Click to read the verse Galatians 3:17 Click to read the verse Galatians 3:17

Genesis 17:10 - This is my covenant with you and your descendants after you, the covenant you are to keep: Ever... Click to read the verse Genesis 17:10 Click to read the verse Genesis 17:10

Hebrews 11:17 - By faith Abraham, when God tested him, offered Isaac as a sacrifice. He who had received the pr... Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:17 Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:17

Acts 2:23 - This man was handed over to you by God’s set purpose and foreknowledge; and you, with the help ... Click to read the verse Acts 2:23 Click to read the verse Acts 2:23

Romans 2:4 - Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, tolerance and patience, not realizing t... Click to read the verse Romans 2:4 Click to read the verse Romans 2:4

Acts 4:28 - They did what your power and will had decided beforehand should happen. Click to read the verse Acts 4:28 Click to read the verse Acts 4:28

Luke 1:77 - to give his people the knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins, Click to read the verse Luke 1:77 Click to read the verse Luke 1:77

Revelation 5:9 - And they sang a new song: “You are worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals, because you... Click to read the verse Revelation 5:9 Click to read the verse Revelation 5:9

Exodus 40:20 - He took the Testimony and placed it in the ark, attached the poles to the ark and put the atone... Click to read the verse Exodus 40:20 Click to read the verse Exodus 40:20

Exodus 25:17 - “Make an atonement cover of pure gold—two and a half cubits long and a cubit and a half wide. Click to read the verse Exodus 25:17 Click to read the verse Exodus 25:17

1 John 2:2 - He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the wh... Click to read the verse 1 John 2:2 Click to read the verse 1 John 2:2

Hebrews 9:5 - Above the ark were the cherubim of the Glory, overshadowing the atonement cover. But we cannot ... Click to read the verse Hebrews 9:5 Click to read the verse Hebrews 9:5

Exodus 37:6 - He made the atonement cover of pure gold—two and a half cubits long and a cubit and a half wide. Click to read the verse Exodus 37:6 Click to read the verse Exodus 37:6

Leviticus 16:15 - “He shall then slaughter the goat for the sin offering for the people and take its blood behind... Click to read the verse Leviticus 16:15 Click to read the verse Leviticus 16:15

Leviticus 1:4 - He is to lay his hand on the head of the burnt offering, and it will be accepted on his behalf ... Click to read the verse Leviticus 1:4 Click to read the verse Leviticus 1:4

Hebrews 10:4 - because it is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins. Click to read the verse Hebrews 10:4 Click to read the verse Hebrews 10:4

Leviticus 17:11 - For the life of a creature is in the blood, and I have given it to you to make atonement for yo... Click to read the verse Leviticus 17:11 Click to read the verse Leviticus 17:11

Revelation 20:15 - If anyone’s name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. Click to read the verse Revelation 20:15 Click to read the verse Revelation 20:15

1 Corinthians 15:3 - For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins ac... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:3 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:3

Exodus 25:17-22 - “Make an atonement cover of pure gold—two and a half cubits long and a cubit and a half wide. Click to read the verse Exodus 25:17-22 Click to read the verse Exodus 25:17-22

Hebrews 10:19-20 - A Call to Persevere Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place ... Click to read the verse Hebrews 10:19-20 Click to read the verse Hebrews 10:19-20

Numbers 15:25 - The priest is to make atonement for the whole Israelite community, and they will be forgiven, f... Click to read the verse Numbers 15:25 Click to read the verse Numbers 15:25

Romans 5:11 - Not only is this so, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we ... Click to read the verse Romans 5:11 Click to read the verse Romans 5:11

Romans 4:25 - He was delivered over to death for our sins and was raised to life for our justification. Click to read the verse Romans 4:25 Click to read the verse Romans 4:25

John 19:30 - When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and ... Click to read the verse John 19:30 Click to read the verse John 19:30

1 Peter 1:18-20 - For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeem... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:18-20 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:18-20

Romans 5:1 - Peace and Joy Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God thr... Click to read the verse Romans 5:1 Click to read the verse Romans 5:1

Romans 3:26 - he did it to demonstrate his justice at the present time, so as to be just and the one who just... Click to read the verse Romans 3:26 Click to read the verse Romans 3:26

1 John 5:6 - This is the one who came by water and blood—Jesus Christ. He did not come by water only, but by... Click to read the verse 1 John 5:6 Click to read the verse 1 John 5:6

Leviticus 16:10 - But the goat chosen by lot as the scapegoat shall be presented alive before the Lord to be used... Click to read the verse Leviticus 16:10 Click to read the verse Leviticus 16:10

Hebrews 9:25-26 - Nor did he enter heaven to offer himself again and again, the way the high priest enters the Mo... Click to read the verse Hebrews 9:25-26 Click to read the verse Hebrews 9:25-26

Romans 5:9 - Since we have now been justified by his blood, how much more shall we be saved from God’s wrath... Click to read the verse Romans 5:9 Click to read the verse Romans 5:9

Acts 17:30 - In the past God overlooked such ignorance, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent. Click to read the verse Acts 17:30 Click to read the verse Acts 17:30

1 John 4:10 - This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrif... Click to read the verse 1 John 4:10 Click to read the verse 1 John 4:10

Acts 13:38-39 - “Therefore, my brothers, I want you to know that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is procl... Click to read the verse Acts 13:38-39 Click to read the verse Acts 13:38-39

Psalms 40:10 - I do not hide your righteousness in my heart; I speak of your faithfulness and salvation. I do ... Click to read the verse Psalms 40:10 Click to read the verse Psalms 40:10

Psalms 50:6 - And the heavens proclaim his righteousness, for God himself is judge. Selah Click to read the verse Psalms 50:6 Click to read the verse Psalms 50:6

1 Timothy 1:15 - Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 1:15 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 1:15

Matthew 3:14 - But John tried to deter him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” Click to read the verse Matthew 3:14 Click to read the verse Matthew 3:14

Acts 15:18 - that have been known for ages. Click to read the verse Acts 15:18 Click to read the verse Acts 15:18

Psalms 119:142 - Your righteousness is everlasting and your law is true. Click to read the verse Psalms 119:142 Click to read the verse Psalms 119:142

Psalms 22:31 - They will proclaim his righteousness to a people yet unborn— for he has done it. Click to read the verse Psalms 22:31 Click to read the verse Psalms 22:31

Psalms 97:6 - The heavens proclaim his righteousness, and all the peoples see his glory. Click to read the verse Psalms 97:6 Click to read the verse Psalms 97:6

1 John 1:10 - If we claim we have not sinned, we make him out to be a liar and his word has no place in our l... Click to read the verse 1 John 1:10 Click to read the verse 1 John 1:10

Romans 10:6 - But the righteousness that is by faith says: “Do not say in your heart, ‘Who will ascend into h... Click to read the verse Romans 10:6 Click to read the verse Romans 10:6

1 Peter 1:20 - He was chosen before the creation of the world, but was revealed in these last times for your s... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:20 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:20

John 6:53-58 - Jesus said to them, “I tell you the truth, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink... Click to read the verse John 6:53-58 Click to read the verse John 6:53-58

Ezekiel 33:12 - “Therefore, son of man, say to your countrymen, ‘The righteousness of the righteous man will no... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 33:12 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 33:12

Colossians 1:20-23 - and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven... Click to read the verse Colossians 1:20-23 Click to read the verse Colossians 1:20-23

Acts 3:18 - But this is how God fulfilled what he had foretold through all the prophets, saying that his Ch... Click to read the verse Acts 3:18 Click to read the verse Acts 3:18

John 6:47 - I tell you the truth, he who believes has everlasting life. Click to read the verse John 6:47 Click to read the verse John 6:47

Hebrews 11:39-40 - These were all commended for their faith, yet none of them received what had been promised. Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:39-40 Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:39-40

Hebrews 9:14-22 - How much more, then, will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself u... Click to read the verse Hebrews 9:14-22 Click to read the verse Hebrews 9:14-22

Romans 4:1-8 - Abraham Justified by Faith What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather, discovered in t... Click to read the verse Romans 4:1-8 Click to read the verse Romans 4:1-8

Hebrews 11:14 - People who say such things show that they are looking for a country of their own. Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:14 Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:14

Romans 3:23-24 - for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, Click to read the verse Romans 3:23-24 Click to read the verse Romans 3:23-24