Romans 3:20-23

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20} For no one will be justified^(a) in His sight by the works of the law,^(A) because the knowledge of sin comes through the law.^(B)

God’s Righteousness through Faith

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21} But now, apart from the law, God’s righteousness has been revealed^(C)—attested by the Law and the Prophets^(b)^(D) ^{Tools
22} —that is, God’s righteousness through faith^(E) in Jesus Christ,^(c)^(F) to all who believe,^(G) since there is no distinction.^(H) ^{Tools
23} For all have sinned^(I) and fall short of the^(d) glory of God.

Footnotes:

a. Romans 3:20: Or will be declared righteous, or will be acquitted

b. Romans 3:21: When capitalized, the Law and the Prophets OT

c. Romans 3:22: Or through the faithfulness of Jesus Christ

d. Romans 3:23: Or and lack the

Cross references:

A. Romans 3:20: Psalm 143:2; Acts 13:39

B. Romans 3:20: Romans 4:15; Romans 5:13; Romans 5:20; Romans 7:7

C. Romans 3:21: Romans 1:17; Romans 9:30

D. Romans 3:21: Acts 10:43; Romans 1:2

E. Romans 3:22: Romans 4:5

F. Romans 3:22: Acts 3:16; Acts 3:20; Acts 3:22; Ephesians 3:12

G. Romans 3:22: Romans 4:11; Romans 4:16; Romans 10:4

H. Romans 3:22: Romans 10:12; Colossians 3:11

I. Romans 3:23: Romans 3:9