Rom 3:19-23 | ESV | STEP | Now we know that whatever the law says it speaks to those who are under the law , so that every mouth may be stopped , and the whole world may be held accountable to God .

Romans 3:19-23

19 Now we know that whatever ^athe law says it speaks to those who are under the law, ^bso that every mouth may be stopped, and ^cthe whole world may be held accountable to God. 20 For ^dby works of the law no human being ^{▼▼Greek flesh} will be justified in his sight, since ^fthrough the law comes knowledge of sin.

The Righteousness of God Through Faith

21 But now ^gthe righteousness of God ^hhas been manifested apart from the law, although ⁱthe Law and the Prophets bear witness to it— 22 the righteousness of God ^jthrough faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. ^kFor there is no distinction: 23 for ^lall have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,