Romans 5:8-10 But God demonstrates (commends) his own love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

NSB⁽ⁱ⁾ ⁸ But God demonstrates (commends) his own love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. ⁹ Much more, now justified by his blood, we will be saved from the wrath of God through him. ¹⁰ While we were enemies, we were reconciled to God through the death of his Son. Being reconciled, we will be saved by his life.