4 But when d the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, 5 he saved us, e not because of works done by us in righteousness, but f according to his own mercy, by g the washing of regeneration and h renewal of the Holy Spirit, 6 whom he i poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, 7 so that j being justified by his grace we might become k heirs l according to the hope of eternal life.
21 Is the law then contrary to the promises of God? Certainly not! For m if a law had been given that could give life, then righteousness would indeed be by the law.
20 For y by works of the law no human being [1] will be justified in his sight, since z through the law comes knowledge of sin.
21 But now a the righteousness of God b has been manifested apart from the law, although c the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it— 22 the righteousness of God d through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. e For there is no distinction:
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