Verse Comparison: Romans 3:20
American Standard Version
because by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified in his sight; for through the law `cometh' the knowledge of sin.
Amplified® Bible
For no person will be justified (made righteous, acquitted, and judged acceptable) in His sight by observing the works prescribed by the Law. For [the real function of] the Law is to make men recognize {and} be conscious of sin [not mere perception, but an acquaintance with sin which works toward repentance, faith, and holy character].
Contemporary English Version
God doesn't accept people simply because they obey the Law. No, indeed! All the Law does is to point out our sin.
Darby English Version
Wherefore by works of law no flesh shall be justified before him; for by law [is] knowledge of sin.
Good News Bible
For no one is put right in God's sight by doing what the Law requires; what the Law does is to make us know that we have sinned.
International Standard Version
Therefore, no human being will be justified in God's sight by means of the works prescribed by the law, for through the law comes the full knowledge of sin.
King James Version
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.
New American Standard Bible
because by the works of the Law no flesh will be justified in His sight; for through the Law {comes} the knowledge of sin.
New International Version
Therefore no one will be declared righteous in his sight by observing the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of sin.
New King James Version
Therefore by the deeds of the law no flesh will be justified in His sight, for by the law is the knowledge of sin.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
0because by the works of the Law no flesh will receive justification in His sight; for through the Law comes the knowledge of sin.
Young's Literal Translation
wherefore by works of law shall no flesh be declared righteous before Him, for through law is a knowledge of sin.