Romans 3:20 — Bible Verse (KJV)

“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 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

Romans 3:20 in 6 Bible Translations

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Romans 3:20 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“Because by the works of the law, no flesh will be justified in his sight; for through the law comes the knowledge of sin.”

Romans 3:20 — World English Bible

Romans 3:20 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

“because by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified in his sight; for through the law cometh the knowledge of sin.”

Romans 3:20 — American Standard Version

Romans 3:20 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“wherefore by works of law shall no flesh be declared righteous before Him, for through law is a knowledge of sin.”

Romans 3:20 — Young's Literal Translation

Romans 3:20 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“Wherefore by works of law no flesh shall be justified before him; for by law [is] knowledge of sin.”

Romans 3:20 — Darby Translation

Romans 3:20 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“Therefore by the woorkes of the Lawe shall no flesh be iustified in his sight: for by the Lawe commeth the knowledge of sinne.”

Romans 3:20 — Geneva Bible

Romans 3:20 in Context — Romans 3

18 “Diante dos seus olhos não há temor a Deus”.

19 Ora, sabemos que tudo o que a Lei diz, diz aos que estão na Lei, para que toda boca se cale, e todo o mundo seja condenável perante Deus.

20 Assim, ninguém será justificado diante dele pelas obras da Lei, porque o que vem pela Lei é o conhecimento do pecado.

21 Mas agora, independentemente da Lei, a justiça de Deus se manifestou, tendo testemunho da Lei e dos Profetas;

22 isto é, a justiça de Deus por meio da fé em Jesus Cristo, para todos e sobre todos os que creem; pois não há diferença;

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What Does Romans 3:20 Mean?

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