Rom 3:20 | RWP | e4.org | Because ( διοτ , again, δια, οτ ). By the works of the law ( εξ εργων νομου ). "Out of works of law." Mosaic law and any law as the source of being set right with God. Paul quotes as he did in to prove his point. The knowledge of sin ( επιγνωσις αμαρτιας ). The effect of law universally is rebellion to it ( ). Paul has shown this carefully in . Cf. . He has now proven the guilt of both Gentile and Jew.

‏ Romans 3:20

Because ( διοτ, again, δια, οτ ).

By the works of the law ( εξ εργων νομου ). "Out of works of law." Mosaic law and any law as the source of being set right with God. Paul quotes Ps 43:2 as he did in Ga 2:16 to prove his point.

The knowledge of sin ( επιγνωσις αμαρτιας ). The effect of law universally is rebellion to it (1Co 15:56). Paul has shown this carefully in Ga 3:19-22. Cf. Heb 10:3. He has now proven the guilt of both Gentile and Jew.