Romans 3:20

RV1885

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

Sentiment:
Neutral(0.452088079)

RV1885 - Revised Version 1885

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

Sentiment:
Neutral(0.452088079)

Others Bible versions

For no person will be justified [freed of guilt and declared righteous] in His sight by [trying to do] the works of the Law. For through the Law we become conscious of sin [and the recognition of sin directs us toward repentance, but provides no remedy for sin].

AMP - Amplified Bible

For 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].

AMPC - Amplified Bible, Classic Edition

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

ASV - American Standard Version

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

CSB - Christian Standard Bible

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

DARBY - Darbys Translation 1890

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

ESV - English Standard Version 2016

For no one is made right before God by doing what the law requires. The law only helps us recognize what sin really is.

FBV - Free Bible Version

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

HCSB - Holman Christian Standard Bible

For by the deeds of the law, no flesh shall be justified in his sight; for by the law is the knowledge of sin.

JUB - Jubilee Bible

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.

KJV - 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.

KJVAAE - King James Version with Apocrypha, American Edition

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.

KJVAE - King James Version, American Edition

For by the works of the law no person will be declared righteous before him, for through the law comes knowledge of sin.

LEB - Lexham English Bible

Therefore by the works of the law no flesh will be justified in His sight, for through the law comes the knowledge of sin.

MEV - Modern English Version

because by the works of the Law no flesh will be justified in His sight; for through the Law comes the knowledge of sin.

NASB1995 - New American Standard Bible - 1995

because by the works of the Law no flesh will be justified in His sight; for through the Law comes the knowledge of sin.

NASB2020 - New American Standard Bible

For no one is declared righteous before him by the works of the law, for through the law comes the knowledge of sin.

NET - New English Translation

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.

NIV - 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.

NIVUK - New International Version (Anglicised)

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

RV1895 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1885, 1895

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

YLT98 - Youngs Literal Translation 1898

Context - RV1885

Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it speaketh to them that are under the law; that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may be brought under the judgement of God:

Sentiment: Neutral(0.579787563)

Romans 3:20

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

Sentiment: Neutral(0.452088079)

But now apart from the law a righteousness of God hath been manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets;

Sentiment: Strongly Negative(0.121375666)

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