Romans 3:20

20 For no flesh will be justified[a] in His sight by the works of the law, for through the law [comes] the knowledge of sin.

Romans 3:20 In-Context

18 There is no fear of God before their eyes.
19 Now we know that whatever the law says speaks to those who are subject to the law, so that every mouth may be shut and the whole world may become subject to God's judgment.
20 For no flesh will be justified in His sight by the works of the law, for through the law [comes] the knowledge of sin.
21 But now, apart from the law, God's righteousness has been revealed-attested by the Law and the Prophets
22 -that is, God's righteousness through faith in Jesus Christ, to all who believe, since there is no distinction.

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. Or will be declared righteous, or will be acquitted
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