When Jesus died on the Cross to pay for our sins, He actually took the place of the wicked and died "as though He were the wicked". And while, in reality, He died to save sinners the fact is He died for those who would be made righteous by His work for them and in them! Also Reference: Philippians 2:6-8, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Romans 4:24-25, 1 Peter 2:24, Titus 3:5 https://bbfohio.com