Jesus has also shown before the heavenly court that the servants of God on earth have realized their own incompetence and lack of righteousness and have called for mercy on the basis of Christ’s sacrifice​—God’s appointed way.

25. Why do those in union with Christ have no condemnation?

²⁵ And Jehovah God has accepted Jesus’ intercession for them. The Devil has been defeated in every attack he has made. Thus Jesus has loyally carried out his high priesthood, protecting them from all condemnation, as the Bible says: “Therefore those in union with Christ Jesus have no condemnation.

Rom. 8:1,