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Romans 3:20: Meaning Explained
Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of...
What Does This Verse Mean?
No one will be justified by works of the law. The law brings knowledge of sin.
What’s Happening Here
Paul repeats his conclusion: the law's job is to reveal sin, not to justify.
Key Words
justifiedmade right with God
worksactions or deeds
knowledgeunderstanding or awareness
Why It Matters
The law is good, but it can't save us. Only grace can.
Did You Know?
This verse is fundamental to Christian theology. It explains why Jesus came.
Word Study
G1360
Thereforeδιότι
G1537
byἐξ
G2041
the deedsἔργων
G3551
of the lawνόμου
G1344
be justifiedδικαιωθήσεται
G3956
noπᾶσα
G4561
fleshσὰρξ
G1799
sightἐνώπιον
G846
in hisαὐτοῦ
G1223
byδιὰ
G1063
forγὰρ
G1922
is the knowledgeἐπίγνωσις
G266
of sinἁμαρτίας
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