Romans 3:20 - King James Version (Oxford) 1769Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin. See the chapterMore versionsAmplified Bible - Classic EditionFor no person will be justified (made righteous, acquitted, and judged acceptable) in His sight by observing the works prescribed by the Law. For [the real function of] the Law is to make men recognize and be conscious of sin [not mere perception, but an acquaintance with sin which works toward repentance, faith, and holy character]. See the chapterAmerican 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. See the chapterCommon English BibleIt follows that no human being will be treated as righteous in his presence by doing what the Law says, because the knowledge of sin comes through the Law. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain VersionFor in his presence no flesh shall be justified by the works of the law. For knowledge of sin is through the law. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 versionBecause by the works of the law no flesh shall be justified before him. For by the law is the knowledge of sin. See the chapter |