Romans 3:20
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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)
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- Romans 3:20 Or will be declared righteous, or will be acquitted
Romans 3:20
New International Version
20 Therefore no one will be declared righteous in God’s sight by the works of the law;(A) rather, through the law we become conscious of our sin.(B)
Romans 7:7
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Romans 7:7
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The Law and Sin
7 What shall we say, then?(A) Is the law sinful? Certainly not!(B) Nevertheless, I would not have known what sin was had it not been for the law.(C) For I would not have known what coveting really was if the law had not said, “You shall not covet.”[a](D)
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- Romans 7:7 Exodus 20:17; Deut. 5:21
Galatians 3:19
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The Purpose of the Law
19 Why then was the law given?(A) It was added because of transgressions until the Seed to whom the promise was made would come. The law was put into effect through angels(B) by means of a mediator.(C)
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Galatians 3:19
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19 Why, then, was the law given at all? It was added because of transgressions(A) until the Seed(B) to whom the promise referred had come. The law was given through angels(C) and entrusted to a mediator.(D)
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