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Romans 3:20-24 Righteousness through Faith

20 Therefore no one will be declared righteous in his sight by observing the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of sin.

21 Righteousness Through Faith
But now a righteousness from God, apart from law, has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify.

22 This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference,

23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,

24 and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.

Cross References for Romans 3:20-24

Genesis 3:11 - And he said, “Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten from the tree that I commanded y... Click to read the verse Genesis 3:11 Click to read the verse Genesis 3:11

Romans 2:13 - For it is not those who hear the law who are righteous in God’s sight, but it is those who obey... Click to read the verse Romans 2:13 Click to read the verse Romans 2:13

Romans 4:13 - It was not through law that Abraham and his offspring received the promise that he would be hei... Click to read the verse Romans 4:13 Click to read the verse Romans 4:13

Romans 3:28 - For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from observing the law. Click to read the verse Romans 3:28 Click to read the verse Romans 3:28

Luke 16:15 - He said to them, “You are the ones who justify yourselves in the eyes of men, but God knows you... Click to read the verse Luke 16:15 Click to read the verse Luke 16:15

Titus 3:5 - he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us... Click to read the verse Titus 3:5 Click to read the verse Titus 3:5

James 2:21 - Was not our ancestor Abraham considered righteous for what he did when he offered his son Isaac... Click to read the verse James 2:21 Click to read the verse James 2:21

Luke 15:29 - But he answered his father, ‘Look! All these years I’ve been slaving for you and never disobeye... Click to read the verse Luke 15:29 Click to read the verse Luke 15:29

Romans 8:3 - For what the law was powerless to do in that it was weakened by the sinful nature, God did by s... Click to read the verse Romans 8:3 Click to read the verse Romans 8:3

Romans 4:15 - because law brings wrath. And where there is no law there is no transgression. Click to read the verse Romans 4:15 Click to read the verse Romans 4:15

Luke 18:20 - You know the commandments: ‘Do not commit adultery, do not murder, do not steal, do not give fa... Click to read the verse Luke 18:20 Click to read the verse Luke 18:20

Mark 10:19 - You know the commandments: ‘Do not murder, do not commit adultery, do not steal, do not give fa... Click to read the verse Mark 10:19 Click to read the verse Mark 10:19

Romans 7:7 - Struggling With Sin What shall we say, then? Is the law sin? Certainly not! Indeed I would not ... Click to read the verse Romans 7:7 Click to read the verse Romans 7:7

Romans 5:13 - for before the law was given, sin was in the world. But sin is not taken into account when ther... Click to read the verse Romans 5:13 Click to read the verse Romans 5:13

Romans 5:20 - The law was added so that the trespass might increase. But where sin increased, grace increased... Click to read the verse Romans 5:20 Click to read the verse Romans 5:20

Psalms 19:8 - The precepts of the Lord are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are radia... Click to read the verse Psalms 19:8 Click to read the verse Psalms 19:8

Luke 18:14 - “I tell you that this man, rather than the other, went home justified before God. For everyone ... Click to read the verse Luke 18:14 Click to read the verse Luke 18:14

Nehemiah 13:3 - When the people heard this law, they excluded from Israel all who were of foreign descent. Click to read the verse Nehemiah 13:3 Click to read the verse Nehemiah 13:3

Psalms 130:3 - If you, O Lord, kept a record of sins, O Lord, who could stand? Click to read the verse Psalms 130:3 Click to read the verse Psalms 130:3

Psalms 143:2 - Do not bring your servant into judgment, for no one living is righteous before you. Click to read the verse Psalms 143:2 Click to read the verse Psalms 143:2

Acts 13:39 - Through him everyone who believes is justified from everything you could not be justified from ... Click to read the verse Acts 13:39 Click to read the verse Acts 13:39

Ephesians 2:9 - not by works, so that no one can boast. Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:9 Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:9

Galatians 3:10-13 - All who rely on observing the law are under a curse, for it is written: “Cursed is everyone who... Click to read the verse Galatians 3:10-13 Click to read the verse Galatians 3:10-13

James 2:9 - But if you show favoritism, you sin and are convicted by the law as lawbreakers. Click to read the verse James 2:9 Click to read the verse James 2:9

Deuteronomy 5:26 - For what mortal man has ever heard the voice of the living God speaking out of fire, as we have... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 5:26 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 5:26

2 Timothy 1:9 - who has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because ... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 1:9 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 1:9

Galatians 2:19 - For through the law I died to the law so that I might live for God. Click to read the verse Galatians 2:19 Click to read the verse Galatians 2:19

Job 9:2 - “Indeed, I know that this is true. But how can a mortal be righteous before God? Click to read the verse Job 9:2 Click to read the verse Job 9:2

2 Chronicles 34:19 - When the king heard the words of the Law, he tore his robes. Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 34:19 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 34:19

2 Kings 22:13 - “Go and inquire of the Lord for me and for the people and for all Judah about what is written i... Click to read the verse 2 Kings 22:13 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 22:13

Nehemiah 8:9 - Then Nehemiah the governor, Ezra the priest and scribe, and the Levites who were instructing th... Click to read the verse Nehemiah 8:9 Click to read the verse Nehemiah 8:9

2 Kings 23:24 - Furthermore, Josiah got rid of the mediums and spiritists, the household gods, the idols and al... Click to read the verse 2 Kings 23:24 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 23:24

2 Corinthians 3:6 - He has made us competent as ministers of a new covenant—not of the letter but of the Spirit; fo... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 3:6 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 3:6

Job 15:15 - If God places no trust in his holy ones, if even the heavens are not pure in his eyes, Click to read the verse Job 15:15 Click to read the verse Job 15:15

Ezekiel 18:25 - “Yet you say, ‘The way of the Lord is not just.’ Hear, O house of Israel: Is my way unjust? Is ... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 18:25 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 18:25

Romans 9:31 - but Israel, who pursued a law of righteousness, has not attained it. Click to read the verse Romans 9:31 Click to read the verse Romans 9:31

Galatians 2:16 - know that a man is not justified by observing the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ. So we, too... Click to read the verse Galatians 2:16 Click to read the verse Galatians 2:16

Romans 7:7-9 - Struggling With Sin What shall we say, then? Is the law sin? Certainly not! Indeed I would not ... Click to read the verse Romans 7:7-9 Click to read the verse Romans 7:7-9

Romans 9:32 - Why not? Because they pursued it not by faith but as if it were by works. They stumbled over th... Click to read the verse Romans 9:32 Click to read the verse Romans 9:32

Titus 3:5-7 - he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us... Click to read the verse Titus 3:5-7 Click to read the verse Titus 3:5-7

James 2:20-26 - You foolish man, do you want evidence that faith without deeds is useless? Click to read the verse James 2:20-26 Click to read the verse James 2:20-26

Romans 7:5 - For when we were controlled by the sinful nature, the sinful passions aroused by the law were a... Click to read the verse Romans 7:5 Click to read the verse Romans 7:5

Ephesians 2:8-9 - For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the g... Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:8-9 Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:8-9

Galatians 5:4 - You who are trying to be justified by law have been alienated from Christ; you have fallen away... Click to read the verse Galatians 5:4 Click to read the verse Galatians 5:4

Job 25:4-5 - How then can a man be righteous before God? How can one born of woman be pure? Click to read the verse Job 25:4-5 Click to read the verse Job 25:4-5

James 2:9-10 - But if you show favoritism, you sin and are convicted by the law as lawbreakers. Click to read the verse James 2:9-10 Click to read the verse James 2:9-10

1 John 3:4 - Everyone who sins breaks the law; in fact, sin is lawlessness. Click to read the verse 1 John 3:4 Click to read the verse 1 John 3:4