Romans 3:21

But now apart from the law, a righteousness of God has been revealed, being testified by the Law and the Prophets;

New Heart English Bible

In The King James Version

But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets;

In Context

20Because by the works of the law, no flesh will be justified in his sight. For through the law comes the knowledge of sin.

22even the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ to all those who believe. For there is no distinction,

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Cross References

Genesis 15:6He believed in the Lord; and he reckoned it to him for righteousness.

Isaiah 45:24Only in the Lord, it is said of me, is righteousness and strength; even to him shall men come; and all those who were incensed against him shall be disappointed.

Isaiah 51:8For the moth shall eat them up like a garment, and the worm shall eat them like wool; but my righteousness shall be forever, and my salvation to all generations."

Isaiah 61:10I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation, he has covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself with a garland, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.

Jeremiah 33:16In those days shall Judah be saved, and Jerusalem shall dwell safely; and this is the name by which she shall be called: "The Lord our righteousness."

Luke 24:44He said to them, "This is what I told you, while I was still with you, that all things which are written in the Law of Moses, the Prophets, and the Psalms, concerning me must be fulfilled."

Matthew Henry on Romans 3:20-31

Justification by Faith; Christ a Propitiation. ( a. d. 58.) 19 Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God. 20 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. 21 But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets; 22 Even the righteousness of God which is by… Read the whole commentary →

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