But by the free gift of God's grace

all are put right with him

through Christ Jesus, who sets them free.

God offered him, so that by his sacrificial death

he should become the means by which people's

sins are forgiven through their faith in him.

God did this in order to

demonstrate that he is righteous.

In the past he was patient and overlooked people's sins;

but in the present time he deals with their sins,

in order to demonstrate his righteousness.

In this way God shows that he himself is righteous

and that he puts right everyone who believes in Jesus.

Romans 3:24-26