20 For no one will be justified[a] in his sight by the works of the law,(A) because the knowledge of sin comes through the law.(B)

The Righteousness of God through Faith

21 But now, apart from the law, the righteousness of God has been revealed,(C) attested by the Law and the Prophets.[b](D) 22 The righteousness of God is through faith(E) in Jesus Christ[c](F) to all who believe,(G) since there is no distinction.(H)

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Footnotes

  1. 3:20 Or will be declared righteous, or will be acquitted
  2. 3:21 When capitalized, the Law and the Prophets = OT
  3. 3:22 Or through the faithfulness of Jesus Christ

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