You who say that one must not commit adultery, do you commit adultery? You who detest idols, do you rob [pagan] temples [of valuable idols and offerings]?

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

I say, his goodness at this time: that he might appear to be just, and the justifier of him who believes in Jesus.

the law was introduc'd, that the greatness of the fall might fully appear; but the more sin display'd its enormity, the divine favour was so much the more transcendent.

but sin receiving strength by the commandment, wrought in me all manner of concupiscence. for before the law sin appear'd dead.

Was then that which is good made death unto me? God forbid. But sin, that it might appear sin, working death in me by that which is good; that sin by the commandment might become exceeding sinful.

Also, the fervent desire of the creatures abideth looking when the sons of God shall appear;

What then shall we say to this? If God is on our side, who is there to appear against us?

for before they were born, and had done neither good or evil, that the distinction which God had purposed to make might appear to be, not in consideration of their actions, but of his own free call,

Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.

But thou, why judgest thou thy brother? And thou, why dost thou disparage thy brother? for we must all appear before the judgment-seat of Christ.

And again, Isaiah says:

The root of Jesse will appear,
the One who rises to rule the Gentiles;
the Gentiles will hope in Him.