Romans 3:21
“But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets;”
Romans 3:21 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets;
- DRADouay–Rheims
- But now without the law the justice of God is made manifest, being witnessed by the law and the prophets.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- But now apart from the law a righteousness of God hath been manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets;
- DARBYDarby
- But now without law righteousness of God is manifested, borne witness to by the law and the prophets;
- WEBThe World English Bible
- But now apart from the law, a righteousness of God has been revealed, being testified by the law and the prophets;
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And now apart from law hath the righteousness of God been manifested, testified to by the law and the prophets,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- But now, apart from the law, the righteousness of God has been revealed, as attested by the law and the prophets.
Context: Romans 3
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:
23For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
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.