who was delivered up for our trespasses and raised for our justification.
25. Who was delivered for our offences, It is διὰ τὰ παραπτώματα ἡμων, “for our offenses,” and διὰ τὴν δικαίωσιν ἡμων, “for our justification.” The preposition διὰ, has here clearly two meanings: the first signifies the reason why, and the second, the end for which. How is this to be known? By the character of the sentence, and by what is taught elsewhere.
In the close of the chapter, he applies all to us; and, having abundantly proved that Abraham was justified by faith, he here concludes that his justification was to be the pattern or sampler of ours: It was not written for his sake alone.
Commenting on Romans 4:23-25
Verse 25. Who was delivered. To death. Comp. . For our offences. On account of our crimes. He was delivered up to death in order to make expiation for our sins. And was raised again. From the dead. For our justification. In order that we may be justified.