And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work.

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

God forbid: yea, let God be true, but every man a liar; as it is written, That you might be justified in your sayings, and might overcome when you are judged.

For if the truth of God has more abounded through my lie unto his glory; why yet am I also judged as a sinner?