Romans 3:20
“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.”
Romans 3:20 in 7 translations
- KJVKing 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.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Because by the works of the law no flesh shall be justified before him. For by the law is the knowledge of sin.
- ASVAmerican 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.
- DARBYDarby
- Wherefore by works of law no flesh shall be justified before him; for by law is knowledge of sin.
- WEBThe 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.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- wherefore by works of law shall no flesh be declared righteous before Him, for through law is a knowledge of sin.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Therefore, no one will be justified in His sight by the works of the law, for through the law comes the knowledge of sin.
Context: Romans 3
18There is no fear of God before their eyes.
19Now 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.
20Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.
21But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets;
22Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference:
About Romans 3: All Have Sinned and Fall Short of the Glory of God
Paul teaches that all people are sinful and that they need salvation through faith in Jesus.
Commentary
Romans 3 is a powerful chapter that speaks to the power of God's grace and mercy. Paul begins by asking a rhetorical question: "What advantage then has the Jew?" He then answers his own question by stating that the Jews have been given the privilege of being entrusted with the oracles of God. This is a reminder that God has chosen the Jews to be His people and to be the recipients of His divine revelation.