Romans 3:24

Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:

Cross-references

Romans 3:25 Parallel

Romans 3:25 explains Christ as propitiation, the mechanism of the redemption mentioned in the previous verse.

Romans 4:16 Parallel

Romans 4:16 explains that justification depends on faith and grace, not law — directly supporting the grace-based justification mentioned here.

Romans 5:9 Parallel

In Romans 5:9, this justification by blood is linked to future salvation from wrath, showing the ongoing effect of redemption.

Romans 5:16-19 contrasts Adam’s condemnation with Christ’s free gift of righteousness — elaborating on the grace-based justification introduced here.

In Colossians 1:14, this redemption through His blood is again linked to forgiveness, reinforcing the means and result of justification.

1 Corinthians 6:11 applies the same truth — believers were sinners but are now justified — illustrating the justification by grace declared here.

In Ephesians 1:6, this grace makes us accepted in the Beloved — it echoes the free justification and shows the result in Christ.

In Ephesians 1:7, this redemption through His blood is directly equated with forgiveness of sins, unpacking what it means to be justified.

In Ephesians 2:7-10, this grace is elaborated as God's workmanship created for good works, showing that justification leads to transformed life.

Revelation 7:14 describes robes washed white in the Lamb's blood — applying redemption's cleansing to tribulation saints.

In 1 Timothy 2:6, this ransom for all broadens the scope of redemption — Christ gave Himself as a payment for all people.

Titus 2:14 Parallel

In Titus 2:14, this redemption purifies a people for good works — directly showing the purpose of Christ's giving of Himself.

In Titus 3:5-7, the same grace-driven salvation is tied to regeneration and the Holy Spirit, expanding the means of redemption.

In Hebrews 9:2-14, the sanctuary and Christ's sacrifice expand the concept of redemption — His blood secures eternal redemption.

1 Peter 1:18 specifies redemption through Christ's precious blood, contrasting perishable things — revealing the costly means of our redemption.

1 Peter 1:19 adds the lamb imagery — the unblemished lamb, linking to OT sacrifices — clarifying Christ as the perfect sacrifice.

Revelation 5:9 celebrates redemption by Christ's blood from every tribe — a victorious song echoing the redemption declared in Romans.

In Matthew 20:28, Jesus' life as a ransom for many defines the redemption that justifies freely — a parallel to the payment concept.

In Isaiah 53:11, the Servant's bearing iniquities justifies many — this is the OT foundation for the redemption in Christ Jesus.

Acts 13:39 Parallel

Acts 13:39 declares justification through Christ for believers, directly echoing the free justification by grace.

Leviticus 16:14 describes blood sprinkling on the mercy seat — the Day of Atonement ritual directly foreshadowing Christ's entrance into heaven with His blood.

Hebrews 9:15 explains Christ's death as redemption for transgressions, the same redemption mentioned in Romans 3:24.

In Numbers 35:25, the high priest's death releases the manslayer — a typology of Christ's death providing the redemption that justifies sinners freely.

Titus 3:7 Parallel

Titus 3:7 directly states 'justified by His grace' and becoming heirs, a clear parallel to justification through redemption.

Job 33:24 Parallel

In Job 33:24, a ransom is found to deliver from the pit — directly paralleling the redemption through Christ that secures justification.

In Isaiah 45:25, all Israel will be justified in the Lord — a prophetic parallel to the justification through Christ in Romans 3:24.

Ephesians 2:8 explicitly states salvation by grace through faith as a gift, paralleling justification freely by grace.

Isaiah 53:5 Allusion

In Isaiah 53:5, the servant is pierced for our transgressions — the atoning sacrifice that makes the free redemption and justification in Romans 3:24 possible.

Ephesians 2:5 echoes being made alive together with Christ by grace, reinforcing justification as a gift.

Isaiah 55:1 Parallel

In Isaiah 55:1, water and wine are offered without money — a strong parallel to the free gift of justification by grace in Romans 3:24.

Galatians 3:13 specifies redemption as Christ becoming a curse for us, revealing the means of justification by grace.

1 Corinthians 1:30 states Christ became our righteousness and redemption, directly echoing Romans 3:24.

Acts 15:11 Parallel

Acts 15:11 affirms salvation through the grace of Jesus, matching the free justification by grace in Romans 3:24.

Zechariah 9:9 Prophetic fulfillment

In Zechariah 9:9, the coming King brings salvation — a prophecy of Christ whose redemptive work is the basis for the justification described in Romans 3:24.

Zechariah 13:7 Prophetic fulfillment

Zechariah 13:7 prophesies the striking of the Shepherd, the event through which redemption in Christ is accomplished.

In Numbers 14:18, God forgives but does not clear the guilty — contrasting the free gift of justification in Romans 3:24 that fully pardons through Christ's redemption.

Leviticus 4:35 concludes the sin offering with atonement and forgiveness — paralleling the redemption in Christ as the ultimate atonement.

Leviticus 4:25 details the sin offering blood on the altar — an OT ritual that prefigures Christ's blood atonement for sin.

1 Timothy 1:15 Related theme

1 Timothy 1:15 declares Christ's mission to save sinners, the foundational reason for justification by grace.

In Isaiah 45:13, exiles are freed without price or reward — echoing the free redemption in Romans 3:24 that comes by grace alone.

Isaiah 1:27 Parallel

In Isaiah 1:27, Zion is redeemed with justice and righteousness — a parallel theme of redemption, though Romans presents it as a free gift apart from human merit.

Hosea 14:4 Parallel

In Hosea 14:4, God loves freely and heals backsliding — mirroring the free grace that provides justification in Romans 3:24.

1 John 3:5 Related theme

1 John 3:5 says Christ appeared to take away sins, the basis for being justified freely by grace.