Romans 3:20-21 NASB,NASB

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Romans 3:19-20

Romans 3:19-20. Now what things soever the law saith That is, the Old Testament, for these quotations are not made from any part of the five books of Moses, but from the Psalms and Prophets; it saith to them that are under the law That is, to those who own its authority, to the Jews, and not to the Gentiles. The apostle quoted no scripture against them, knowing it would have answered no end to do so, as they did not acknowledge the authority of the Scriptures; but he pleaded with them... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Romans 3:21-24

Romans 3:21-24. But now the righteousness of God That is, the manner of becoming righteous which God hath appointed; without the law Without that perfect and previous obedience which the law requires; without reference to, or dependance on, the law, ceremonial or moral, revealed or natural; is manifested In the gospel, being attested by the law and the prophets. The example of Abraham’s justification by faith, recorded Genesis 15:6, and the passage which the apostle quotes, Romans... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Romans 3:9-20

All humankind is sinful (3:9-20)From his discussion on the state of the Gentile and Jewish worlds, Paul concludes that the whole human race is under the power of sin (9). He quotes from the Old Testament Scriptures to show how sin affects every part of human life. Sin causes people to be rebellious against God, both in their thoughts and in their actions (10-12). It causes their speech to be harmful and destructive (13-14) and their plans to be violently selfish (15-17). They have no respect... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Romans 3:21-31

3:21-5:21 THE WAY OF SALVATION (JUSTIFICATION)Now that he has established that all humankind is sinful and under God’s condemnation, Paul moves on to explain the salvation that God has made available through Jesus Christ. The following outline introduces a number of ideas and words that Paul uses in this section.God’s loveIt is true that God loves sinners and wants to forgive them (2 Peter 3:9; 1 John 4:16; 1 John 4:16), but genuine love also acts justly. It does not ignore wrongdoing. Suppose,... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Romans 3:20

the deeds of the law = works of law. Compare Romans 3:27 . the law = law. See Romans 2:12 . knowledge . App-132 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Romans 3:21

now = at this present time. Greek. nuni . First of twenty-one occurances. without the law = apart from (Greek. choris) law. is manifested. Greek. phaneroo. App-106 . Compare Romans 1:19 . witnessed . Greek. martur e o . Compare Romans 10:2 . 2 Timothy 2:6 . by . Gr hupo . App-104 . the law and the prophets . An expression for the whole O.T. Compare Matthew 7:12 .Luke 24:44 . prophets . App-189 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Romans 3:20

Because by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified in his sight; for through the law cometh the knowledge of sin.A glance at the English Revised Version (1885) margin shows that Paul here used a word for "law" that seems to be broader than Moses' law, and some of the commentators have made much of that; but what is unanswered is why Paul who had just mentioned the law in a context where it was positively identified as the Old Testament (Romans 3:19), should here be thought of as having... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Romans 3:21

But now apart from the law a righteousness of God hath been manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets.But now ... These words are the pivot between the old and the new, the hinge upon which the door closes upon the old and shameful darkness of human history and opens upon the new and living way in Christ Jesus. Paul had concluded all people under sin, under the judgment of God; but at this point he would announce the means by which Paradise lost may be recovered; he was about to... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Romans 3:20

Romans 3:20. By the deeds of the law— The deeds or works of the law here mentioned appear to be those in which both Jews and Gentiles were defective; and with regard to which every mouth was stopped, or on account of which no part of mankind could plead a right or worthiness to be admitted into the kingdom of God. Some render the last clause, The law takes cognizance of sin. See Locke, Vitringa, and Bishop Bull's Harmonia. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Romans 3:21

Romans 3:21. But now, &c.— But now a righteousness of God without law is discovered, being testified by the law and the prophets, (Romans 3:22.) even the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ, &c. See the note on chap. Romans 1:17. The question with the Apostle is, "Upon what footing do either Jews or Gentiles obtain this instance of justification or salvation,—namely, to have a place among God's people, in his family and kingdom, and to be made meet to be partakers of the... read more

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Romans 3:19-20

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Romans 3:21-24

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Romans 3:9-20

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Romans 3:21-31

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Romans 3:20

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Romans 3:21

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Romans 3:20

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Romans 3:21

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Romans 3:20

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Romans 3:21

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