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Romans 3:20-24
New International Version
Romans 3:20-24
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) 23 for all have sinned(J) and fall short of the glory of God, 24 and all are justified(K) freely by his grace(L) through the redemption(M) that came by Christ Jesus.
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- Romans 3:22 Or through the faithfulness of
Romans 3:20-24
New American Standard Bible
Romans 3:20-24
New American Standard Bible
20 because (A)by the works [a]of the Law [b]none of mankind will be justified in His sight; for [c](B)through the Law comes [d]knowledge of sin.
Justification by Faith
21 But now apart [e]from the Law (C)the righteousness of God has been revealed, being (D)witnessed by the [f]Law and the Prophets, 22 but it is the (E)righteousness of God through (F)faith (G)in Jesus Christ for (H)all those [g]who believe; for (I)there is no distinction, 23 for all [h](J)have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 being justified as a gift (K)by His grace through (L)the redemption which is in Christ Jesus,
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- Romans 3:20 Or of law
- Romans 3:20 Lit no flesh
- Romans 3:20 Or through law
- Romans 3:20 Or recognition
- Romans 3:21 Or from law
- Romans 3:21 I.e., the Old Testament
- Romans 3:22 Or who believe. For there is
- Romans 3:23 Or sinned
Romans 3:20-24
King James Version
Romans 3:20-24
King James Version
20 Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.
21 But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets;
22 Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference:
23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
24 Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:
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Romans 3:20-24
New King James Version
Romans 3:20-24
New King James Version
20 Therefore (A)by the deeds of the law no flesh will be justified in His sight, for by the law is the knowledge of sin.
God’s Righteousness Through Faith
21 But now (B)the righteousness of God apart from the law is revealed, (C)being witnessed by the Law (D)and the Prophets, 22 even the righteousness of God, through faith in Jesus Christ, to all [a]and on all who believe. For (E)there is no difference; 23 for (F)all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 being justified [b]freely (G)by His grace (H)through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus,
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- Romans 3:22 NU omits and on all
- Romans 3:24 without any cost
Romans 3:20-24
English Standard Version
Romans 3:20-24
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: 23 for (H)all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 (I)and are justified (J)by his grace as a gift, (K)through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus,
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- Romans 3:20 Greek flesh
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