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Romans 3:20

English Standard Version

20 For by works of the law no human being will be justified in his sight, since through the law comes knowledge of sin.

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American 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.

Christian Standard Bible

For no one will be justified in his sight by the works of the law, because the knowledge of sin comes through the law.

King 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.

New American Standard Bible

because by the works of the Law none of mankind will be justified in His sight; for through the Law comes knowledge of sin.

New International Version

Therefore no one will be declared righteous in God’s sight by the works of the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of our sin.

New King James Version

Therefore by the deeds of the law no flesh will be justified in His sight, for by the law is the knowledge of sin.

New Living Translation

For no one can ever be made right with God by doing what the law commands. The law simply shows us how sinful we are.

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.