Romans 3:20
World English Bible (WEB)
Because by the works of the law, no flesh will be justified in his sight; for through the law comes the knowledge of sin.
In context
18 “There is no fear of God before their eyes.”
19 Now we know that whatever things the law says, it speaks to those who are under the law, that every mouth may be closed, and all the world may be brought under the judgment of God.
20 Because by the works of the law, no flesh will be justified in his sight; for through the law comes the knowledge of sin.
21 But now apart from the law, a righteousness of God has been revealed, being testified by the law and the prophets;
22 even the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ to all and on all those who believe. For there is no distinction,
Romans 3:20 in every translation
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.