But if by grace, it is no more by works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if by works, it is no more grace: otherwise work is no more work.

For as many as have sinned without the law, shall perish also without the law: and as many as have sinned under the law shall be judged by the law;

God forbid: but let God be true, though every man were a liar; as it is written, "That thou mayest be acknowledged just in thy sayings, and overcome when thou art judged."

For if the truth of God by my lying hath more abundantly contributed to his glory; why am I notwithstanding judged as a sinner?