Romans 3:20

20Therefore 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.

20because by the works 3:20 Or of lawof the Law 3:20 Lit no fleshnone of mankind will be justified in His sight; for 3:20 Or through lawthrough the Law comes 3:20 Or recognitionknowledge of sin.

20because by the works of the Law no flesh will be justified in His sight; for through the Law comes the knowledge of sin.

20For no 3:20 Lit flesh.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].

20Therefore no one will be justified in His sight by works of the law. For the law merely brings awareness of sin.

20So no one will be considered right with God by obeying the law. Instead, the law makes us more aware of our sin.