21 But now apart from the Law the righteousness of God has been

manifested, being witnessed by the Law and the Prophets, 22 even the

righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all those who

believe; for there is no distinction; 23 for all have sinned and fall short

of the glory of God, 24 being justified as a gift by His grace through the

redemption which is in Christ Jesus; 25 whom God displayed publicly

as a propitiation in His blood through faith. This was to demonstrate

His righteousness, because in the forbearance of God He passed over

the sins previously committed; 26 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 has faith in Jesus.

Romans 3:21-31 NASB