Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in His sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin. |
Therefore by the deeds of the law no flesh will be justified in His sight, for by the law is the knowledge of sin. |
because by the works of the Law (of law) no flesh will be justified in His sight; for through the Law (through law) comes the knowledge of sin. |
Therefore no one will be declared righteous in His sight by observing the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of sin. |
For no person will be justified (made righteous, acquitted, and judged acceptable) in His sight by observing the works prescribed by the Law. For [the real function of] the Law is to make men recognize and be conscious of sin [not mere perception, but an acquaintance with sin which works toward repentance, faith, and holy character]. |
Wherefore, out of works of law there shall not be justified any flesh in His sight, for through law is a full knowledge of sin. |
No man can justify himself before God by a perfect performance if the Law’s demands – indeed it is the straight-edge of the Law that shows us how crooked we are. |
Because no human creature can be brought into right standing with God by observing the law. For all the law can do is to make men conscious of sin. |
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