Romans 3:20
King James Version (KJV)
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.
In context
18 There is no fear of God before their eyes.
19 Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God.
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:
Romans 3:20 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- 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.
- WEB World English Bible
- Because by the works of the law, no flesh will be justified in his sight; for through the law comes the knowledge of sin.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Therefore no one will be justified in His sight by works of the law. For the law merely brings awareness of sin.
- ASV American Standard Version
- because by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified in his sight; for through the law cometh the knowledge of sin.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- wherefore by works of law shall no flesh be declared righteous before Him, for through law is a knowledge of sin.
- DBY Darby Translation
- Wherefore by works of law no flesh shall be justified before him; for by law [is] knowledge of sin.
- WBS Webster Bible
- 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.