| English Standard Version (ESV) | New International Version (NIV) |
| 26 It was to show his righteousness at the present time, so that he might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus. | 26 he did it to demonstrate his justice at the present time, so as to be just and the one who justifies those who have faith in Jesus. |
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