Romans 3:28

28 For we maintain that a person is justified by faith apart from the works of the law.

Romans 3:28 in Other Translations

KJV
28 Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.
ESV
28 For we hold that one is justified by faith apart from works of the law.
NLT
28 So we are made right with God through faith and not by obeying the law.
MSG
28 We've finally figured it out. Our lives get in step with God and all others by letting him set the pace, not by proudly or anxiously trying to run the parade.
CSB
28 For we conclude that a man is justified by faith apart from works of law.

Romans 3:28 In-Context

26 he did it to demonstrate his righteousness at the present time, so as to be just and the one who justifies those who have faith in Jesus.
27 Where, then, is boasting? It is excluded. Because of what law? The law that requires works? No, because of the law that requires faith.
28 For we maintain that a person is justified by faith apart from the works of the law.
29 Or is God the God of Jews only? Is he not the God of Gentiles too? Yes, of Gentiles too,
30 since there is only one God, who will justify the circumcised by faith and the uncircumcised through that same faith.

Cross References 1

  • 1. ver 20,21; Acts 13:39; Galatians 2:16; Galatians 3:11; Ephesians 2:9; Jas 2:20,24,26
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