19 Now we know that whatever the (A)Law says, it speaks to (B)those who are [a]under the Law, so that every mouth may be closed and (C)all the world may become accountable to God; 20 because (D)by the works [b]of the Law [c]none of mankind will be justified in His sight; for [d](E)through the Law comes [e]knowledge of sin.

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  1. Romans 3:19 Lit in
  2. Romans 3:20 Or of law
  3. Romans 3:20 Lit no flesh
  4. Romans 3:20 Or through law
  5. Romans 3:20 Or recognition

19 Now we know that whatever the Law says applies to those who are under the Law, so that every mouth may be silenced and the whole world held accountable to God. 20 Therefore, God[a] will not justify any human being by means of the actions prescribed by the Law, for through the Law comes the full knowledge of sin.

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  1. Romans 3:20 The Gk. lacks God