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Romans 3:20
Because by the works of the law no flesh shall be justified before him. For by the law is the knowledge of sin.
Romans 3:20 · Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner)
Romans 3:20 in other translations
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.
Therefore no one will be justified in His sight by works of the law. For the law merely brings awareness of sin.
Because by the works of the law, no flesh will be justified in his sight; for through the law comes the knowledge of sin.
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In context
17 And the way of peace they have not known.
18 There is no fear of God before their eyes.
19 Now we know that what things soever the law speaketh, it speaketh to them that are in the law: that every mouth may be stopped and all the world may be made subject to God.
20 Because by the works of the law no flesh shall be justified before him. For by the law is the knowledge of sin.
21 But now, without the law, the justice of God is made manifest, being witnessed by the law and the prophets.
22 Even the justice of God, by faith of Jesus Christ, unto all, and upon all them that believe in him: for there is no distinction.
23 For all have sinned and do need the glory of God.
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