3 For what else but His righteousness would have covered our sins? (DIO) 4 In whom was it possible for us lawless and ungodly men to have been justified, save only in the Son of God? (DIO) 5 O the sweet exchange, O the inscrutable creation, O the unexpected benefits; that the iniquity of many should be concealed in One Righteous Man, and the righteousness of One should justify many that are iniquitous! (DIO)
Epistle to Diognetus 9:3–5
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