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Romans 3:20-22
Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition
Romans 3:20-22
Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition
20 Because by the works of the law no flesh shall be justified before him. For by the law is the knowledge of sin.
21 But now without the law the justice of God is made manifest, being witnessed by the law and the prophets.
22 Even the justice of God, by faith of Jesus Christ, unto all and upon all them that believe in him: for there is no distinction:
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Romans 3:20-22
English Standard Version
Romans 3:20-22
English Standard Version
20 For (A)by works of the law no human being[a] will be justified in his sight, since (B)through the law comes knowledge of sin.
The Righteousness of God Through Faith
21 But now (C)the righteousness of God (D)has been manifested apart from the law, although (E)the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it— 22 the righteousness of God (F)through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. (G)For there is no distinction:
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- Romans 3:20 Greek flesh
Romans 3:20-22
New International Version
Romans 3:20-22
New International Version
20 Therefore no one will be declared righteous in God’s sight by the works of the law;(A) rather, through the law we become conscious of our sin.(B)
Righteousness Through Faith
21 But now apart from the law the righteousness of God(C) has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify.(D) 22 This righteousness(E) is given through faith(F) in[a] Jesus Christ(G) to all who believe.(H) There is no difference between Jew and Gentile,(I)
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- Romans 3:22 Or through the faithfulness of
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