Parallel Verses
Amplified
It was to demonstrate His righteousness at the present time, so that He would be just and the One who justifies those who have faith in Jesus [and rely confidently on Him as Savior].
New American Standard Bible
for the demonstration, I say, of His righteousness at the present time, so that He would be just and the justifier of the one who
King James Version
To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus.
Holman Bible
God presented Him to demonstrate His righteousness at the present time, so that He would be righteous and declare righteous
International Standard Version
He wanted to demonstrate at the present time that he himself is righteous and that he justifies anyone who has the faithfulness of Jesus.
A Conservative Version
(in the forbearance of God), for proof of his justice at the present time, for him to be righteous, and who makes the man from Jesus' faith righteous.
American Standard Version
for the showing, I say , of his righteousness at this present season: that he might himself be just, and the justifier of him that hath faith in Jesus.
An Understandable Version
[In doing this] God [also] demonstrated His justice [to people] of this present time, that He Himself is just and the One who makes the people right with Him who have faith in Jesus.
Anderson New Testament
in order to manifest his righteousness at the present time, that he might be just, while he justifies him who believes in Jesus.
Bible in Basic English
And to make clear his righteousness now, so that he might himself be upright, and give righteousness to him who has faith in Jesus.
Common New Testament
and it was to demonstrate his righteousness at the present time, that he might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus.
Daniel Mace New Testament
I say, his goodness at this time: that he might appear to be just, and the justifier of him who believes in Jesus.
Darby Translation
for the shewing forth of his righteousness in the present time, so that he should be just, and justify him that is of the faith of Jesus.
Godbey New Testament
in the forbearance of God; unto the manifestation of his righteousness at the present time, so that he is just, and justifying him who is of the faith of Jesus.
John Wesley New Testament
I say, of his righteousness in this present time, that he might be just, and yet the justifier of him that believeth in Jesus.
Julia Smith Translation
For the manifestation of his justice now in time: for him to be just, and justifying him of the faith of Jesus.
King James 2000
To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him who believes in Jesus.
Lexham Expanded Bible
in the forbearance of God, for the demonstration of his righteousness in the present time, so that he should be just and the one who justifies the [person] by faith in Jesus.
Modern King James verseion
for the display of His righteousness at this time, for Him to be just and, forgiving the one being of the faith of Jesus.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
which God did suffer to show at this time: the righteousness that is allowed of him, that he might be counted just, and a justifier of him which believeth on Jesus.
Moffatt New Testament
it was to demonstrate his justice at the present epoch, showing that God is just himself and that he justifies man on the score of faith in Jesus.
Montgomery New Testament
I say, at this present time; that he himself might be just, and yet the justifier of him who has faith in Jesus.
NET Bible
This was also to demonstrate his righteousness in the present time, so that he would be just and the justifier of the one who lives because of Jesus' faithfulness.
New Heart English Bible
to demonstrate his righteousness at this present time, so that he would be just, and the justifier of him who has faith in Jesus.
Noyes New Testament
in order to manifest his righteousness at the present time, so that he may be righteous, and accept as righteous him who hath faith.
Sawyer New Testament
to show his righteousness at the present time, that he may be righteous and justify him that is of faith.
The Emphasized Bible
In the forbearance of God, - with a view to a showing forth of his righteousness in the present season, that he might be righteous even when declaring righteous him that hath faith in Jesus.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
for a demonstration of his justice at this present time: that he might be just, though justifying him who is of the faith of Jesus.
Twentieth Century New Testament
As a proof, I repeat, at the present time, of his own righteousness, that he might be righteous in our eyes, and might pronounce righteous the man who takes his stand on faith in Jesus.
Webster
To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he may be just, and the justifier of him who believeth in Jesus.
Weymouth New Testament
with a view to demonstrating, at the present time, His righteousness, that He may be shown to be righteous Himself, and the giver of righteousness to those who believe in Jesus.
Williams New Testament
yes, to demonstrate His justice at the present time, to prove that He is right Himself, and that He considers right with Himself the man who has faith in Jesus.
World English Bible
to demonstrate his righteousness at this present time; that he might himself be just, and the justifier of him who has faith in Jesus.
Worrell New Testament
for the manifestation of His righteousness in the present time, to the end that He may be righteous, even when declaring righteous him who has faith in Jesus.
Worsley New Testament
for a demonstration, I say, of his righteousness at this time: that He might be just, and the justifier of him, that believeth in Jesus.
Youngs Literal Translation
for the shewing forth of His righteousness in the present time, for His being righteous, and declaring him righteous who is of the faith of Jesus.
Themes
The atonement » Reconciles the justice and mercy of God
Interlinear
References
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Word Count of 36 Translations in Romans 3:26
Images Romans 3:26
Prayers for Romans 3:26
Verse Info
Context Readings
Righteousness Through Faith Revealed
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whom God displayed publicly [before the eyes of the world] as a [life-giving]
Names
Cross References
Deuteronomy 32:4
“The Rock! His work is perfect,
For all His ways are just;
A God of faithfulness without iniquity (injustice),
Just and upright is He.
Psalm 85:10-11
Steadfast love and truth and faithfulness meet together;
Righteousness and peace kiss each other.
Isaiah 42:21
The Lord was pleased for His righteousness’ sake
To make the law great and prove to be glorious.
Isaiah 45:21
“Declare and present your defense of idols;
Indeed, let them consult together.
Who announced this [rise of Cyrus and his conquests] long before it happened?
Who declared it long ago?
Was it not I, the Lord?
And there is no other God besides Me,
A [consistently and uncompromisingly] just and righteous God and a Savior;
There is none except Me.
Zephaniah 3:5
The Lord is righteous within her;
He will do no injustice.
Every morning He brings His justice to light;
He does not fail.
But the unjust person knows no shame.
Zephaniah 3:15
The Lord has taken away the judgments against you;
He has cleared away your enemies.
The King of Israel, even the Lord [Himself], is in your midst;
You will no longer fear disaster.
Zechariah 9:9
Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion!
Shout aloud, O Daughter of Jerusalem!
Behold, your King (Messianic King) is coming to you;
He is righteous and endowed with salvation,
Upon a colt, the foal of a donkey.
Acts 13:38-39
So let it be clearly known by you, brothers, that through Him forgiveness of sins is being proclaimed to you;
Romans 3:30
since indeed it is one [and the same] God who will justify the circumcised by faith [which began with Abraham] and the uncircumcised through [their newly acquired] faith.
Romans 4:5
But to the one who does not work [that is, the one who does not try to earn his salvation by doing good], but believes and completely trusts in Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is
Romans 8:33
Who will bring any charge against God’s elect (His chosen ones)? It is God who justifies us [declaring us blameless and putting us in a right relationship with Himself].
Galatians 3:8-14
The Scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, proclaimed the good news [of the Savior] to Abraham in advance [with this promise], saying, “In you shall all the nations be blessed.”
Revelation 15:3
And they
“Great and wonderful and awe-inspiring are Your works [in judgment],
Righteous and true are Your ways,
O King of the