If it be of grace, then is it not of works. For then were grace no more grace. If it be by the deserving of works, then is it no more grace. For then were deserving no longer deserving.

But whosoever hath sinned without law, shall perish without law. And as many as have sinned under the law, shall be judged by the law.

God forbid. Let God be true, and all men liars, as it is written, "That thou mightest be justified in thy sayings and shouldest overcome when thou art judged."

If the verity of God appear more excellent through my lie, unto his praise, why am I henceforth judged as a sinner?