Romans 3:21

But now apart from the law a righteousness of God hath been manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets;

Revised Version 1895

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 shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for through the law cometh the knowledge of sin.

22even the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ unto all them that believe; for there is no distinction;

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Cross References

Genesis 15:6And he believed in the LORD; and he counted it to him for righteousness.

Isaiah 45:24Only in the LORD, shall one say unto me, is righteousness and strength: even to him shall men come, and all they that were incensed against him shall be ashamed.

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 for ever, and my salvation unto all generations.

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

Jeremiah 33:16In those days shall Judah be saved, and Jerusalem shall dwell safely: and this is the name whereby she shall be called, The LORD is our righteousness.

Luke 24:44And he said unto them, These are my words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, how that all things must needs be fulfilled, which are written in the law of Moses, and the prophets, and the psalms, concerning me.

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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