Therefore no one will be declared righteous in God's sight by observing the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of sin.
18 "There is no fear of God before their eyes."
19 Now we know that whatever the law says, it says to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be silenced and the whole world held accountable to God.
20 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.
21 But now apart from the law the righteousness of God has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify.
22 This righteousness is given through faith in
A rebuke impresses a man of discernment more than a hundred lashes a fool.
Read all of Proverbs 17 NIVPride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is found in those who take advice.
Read all of Proverbs 13 NIVSo I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature. For the sinful nature desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the sinful nature. They are in conflict with each other, so that you do not do what you want.
Read all of Galatians 5 NIVThough the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will be joyful in God my Savior.
Read all of Habakkuk 3 NIVGive to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back.
Read all of Luke 6 NIVDo you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor homosexual offenders nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God.
Read all of 1 Corinthians 6 NIVHe mocks proud mockers but gives grace to the humble.
Read all of Proverbs 3 NIV
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Commentary on Today's Verse
Commentary on Romans 3:19-20
(Read Romans 3:19-20)
It is in vain to seek for justification by the works of the law. All must plead guilty. Guilty before God, is a dreadful word; but no man can be justified by a law which condemns him for breaking it. The corruption in our nature, will for ever stop any justification by our own works.