Romans 3:20

Romans 3:20 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

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.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

20because by the works of the Law none of mankind will be justified in His sight; for through the Law comes knowledge of sin.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

20For 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].

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

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American Standard Version (ASV)

20because by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified in his sight; for through the law cometh the knowledge of sin.

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Geneva Bible (GNV)

20Therefore by the woorkes of the Lawe shall no flesh be iustified in his sight: for by the Lawe commeth the knowledge of sinne.

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World English Bible, American English Edition, without Strong's Numbers (WEBUS)

20Because by the works of the law, no flesh will be justified in his sight; for through the law comes the knowledge of sin.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

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

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EasyEnglish Bible 2024 (EASY)

20Nobody can become right with God because they obey the Law's commands. Instead, God's Law shows people clearly the wrong things that they have done.

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Literal Standard Version (LSV)

20for this reason by works of law will no flesh be declared righteous before Him, for through law is a knowledge of sin.

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