^{26 Ref} for the shewing forth of His righteousness in the present time, for His being righteous, and declaring him righteous who `is' of the faith of Jesus.

^{27 Ref} Where then `is' the boasting? it was excluded; by what law? of works? no, but by a law of faith:

^{28 Ref} therefore do we reckon a man to be declared righteous by faith, apart from works of law.