^{26 Ref} to demonstrate his righteousness at this present time; that he might himself be just, and the justifier of him who has faith in Jesus.

^{27 Ref} Where then is the boasting? It is excluded. By what manner of law? Of works? No, but by a law of faith.

^{28 Ref} We maintain therefore that a man is justified by faith apart from the works of the law.