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href="/bsb/romans/3.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/romans/3.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />For we maintain that a person is justified by faith apart from the works of the law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/romans/3.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />So we are made right with God through faith and not by obeying the law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/romans/3.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />For we hold that one is justified by faith apart from works of the law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/romans/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from works of the law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/romans/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Therefore we reckon a man to be justified by faith apart from works of the Law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/romans/3.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/romans/3.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith apart from the deeds of the law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/romans/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />For we maintain that a person is justified by faith apart from works of the Law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/romans/3.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from works of the Law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/romans/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from works of the Law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/romans/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from works of the Law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/romans/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />For we maintain that an individual is justified by faith distinctly apart from works of the Law [the observance of which has nothing to do with justification, that is, being declared free of the guilt of sin and made acceptable to God].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/romans/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For we conclude that a person is justified by faith apart from the works of the law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/romans/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For we conclude that a man is justified by faith apart from the works of the law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/romans/3.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />We reckon therefore that a man is justified by faith apart from the works of the law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/romans/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />We see that people are acceptable to God because they have faith, and not because they obey the Law. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/romans/3.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />We reckon therefore that a man is justified by faith apart from the works of the law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/romans/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />We conclude that a person has God's approval by faith, not by his own efforts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/romans/3.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />For we conclude that a person is put right with God only through faith, and not by doing what the Law commands. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/romans/3.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />For we maintain that a person is justified by faith apart from the actions prescribed by the Law. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/romans/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Therefore we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from works of the law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/romans/3.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />For we consider that a person is declared righteous by faith apart from the works of the law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/romans/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />For we maintain that one is justified by faith apart from the works of the law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/romans/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Therefore we conclude, that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/romans/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />For we maintain that it is as the result of faith that a man is held to be righteous, apart from actions done in obedience to Law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/romans/3.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />We maintain therefore that a man is justified by faith apart from the works of the law. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/romans/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />therefore we reckon a man to be declared righteous by faith, apart from works of law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/romans/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Therefore we reckon a man to be justified by faith apart from works of the Law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/romans/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> therefore do we reckon a man to be declared righteous by faith, apart from works of law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/romans/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />We reckon then man to be justified by faith without the works of the law.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/romans/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />For we account a man to be justified by faith, without the works of the law. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/romans/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />For we judge a man to be justified by faith, without the works of the law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/romans/3.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />For we consider that a person is justified by faith apart from works of the law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/romans/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />For we hold that a person is justified by faith apart from works prescribed by the law.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/romans/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Therefore we conclude that it is by faith a man is justified and not by the works of the law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/romans/3.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />We determine therefore that by faith a man is made righteous and not by the works of The Written Law.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/romans/3.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />For we conclude that a man is justified by faith, without deeds of law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/romans/3.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />For we conclude that a man is justified by faith without works of law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/romans/3.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />We conclude therefore that by faith a man is justified, without works of law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/romans/3.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />for we conclude, that a man is justified by faith, without observing the legal rites.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/romans/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />For we maintain that it is as the result of faith that a man is held to be righteous, apart from actions done in obedience to Law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/romans/3.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />For we reckon that a man is justified by faith, apart from works of law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/romans/3.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />Therefore we conclude, that a man is justified by faith, without the works of the law:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/romans/3-28.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KIZs4GUMn-g?start=798" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/romans/3.htm">Righteousness through Faith</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">27</span>Where, then, is boasting? It is excluded. On what principle? On that of works? No, but on that of faith. <span class="reftext">28</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">For</a> <a href="/greek/3049.htm" title="3049: logizometha (V-PIM/P-1P) -- To reckon, count, charge with; reason, decide, conclude; think, suppose. ">we maintain that</a> <a href="/greek/444.htm" title="444: anthrōpon (N-AMS) -- A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.">a man</a> <a href="/greek/1344.htm" title="1344: dikaiousthai (V-PNM/P) -- From dikaios; to render just or innocent.">is justified</a> <a href="/greek/4102.htm" title="4102: pistei (N-DFS) -- Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. ">by faith</a> <a href="/greek/5565.htm" title="5565: chōris (Prep) -- Apart from, separately from; without. Adverb from chora; at a space, i.e. Separately or apart from.">apart from</a> <a href="/greek/2041.htm" title="2041: ergōn (N-GNP) -- From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act.">works</a> <a href="/greek/3551.htm" title="3551: nomou (N-GMS) -- From a primary nemo; law, genitive case, specially, (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively.">of the law.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">29</span>Is God the God of Jews only? Is He not the God of Gentiles too? Yes, of Gentiles too,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/2-16.htm">Galatians 2:16</a></span><br />know that a man is not justified by works of the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ. So we, too, have believed in Christ Jesus, that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by works of the law, because by works of the law no one will be justified.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/2-8.htm">Ephesians 2:8-9</a></span><br />For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God, / not by works, so that no one can boast.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/2-24.htm">James 2:24</a></span><br />As you can see, a man is justified by his deeds and not by faith alone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/3-11.htm">Galatians 3:11</a></span><br />Now it is clear that no one is justified before God by the law, because, “The righteous will live by faith.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/3-9.htm">Philippians 3:9</a></span><br />and be found in Him, not having my own righteousness from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God on the basis of faith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/4-5.htm">Romans 4:5</a></span><br />However, to the one who does not work, but believes in Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is credited as righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/3-24.htm">Galatians 3:24</a></span><br />So the law became our guardian to lead us to Christ, that we might be justified by faith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/5-1.htm">Romans 5:1</a></span><br />Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/titus/3-5.htm">Titus 3:5-7</a></span><br />He saved us, not by the righteous deeds we had done, but according to His mercy, through the washing of new birth and renewal by the Holy Spirit. / This is the Spirit He poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior, / so that, having been justified by His grace, we would become heirs with the hope of eternal life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-6.htm">Hebrews 11:6</a></span><br />And without faith it is impossible to please God. For anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/15-6.htm">Genesis 15:6</a></span><br />Abram believed the LORD, and it was credited to him as righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/habakkuk/2-4.htm">Habakkuk 2:4</a></span><br />Look at the proud one; his soul is not upright—but the righteous will live by faith—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/53-11.htm">Isaiah 53:11</a></span><br />After the anguish of His soul, He will see the light of life and be satisfied. By His knowledge My righteous Servant will justify many, and He will bear their iniquities.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/23-6.htm">Jeremiah 23:6</a></span><br />In His days Judah will be saved, and Israel will dwell securely. And this is His name by which He will be called: The LORD Our Righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/32-1.htm">Psalm 32:1-2</a></span><br />Of David. A Maskil. Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. / Blessed is the man whose iniquity the LORD does not count against him, in whose spirit there is no deceit.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/3-20.htm">Romans 3:20-22,26</a></b></br> Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law <i>is</i> the knowledge of sin… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/4-5.htm">Romans 4:5</a></b></br> But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/5-1.htm">Romans 5:1</a></b></br> Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/romans/2-6.htm">Actions</a> <a href="/romans/3-21.htm">Apart</a> <a href="/romans/3-9.htm">Conclude</a> <a href="/romans/3-24.htm">Declared</a> <a href="/romans/3-20.htm">Deeds</a> <a href="/romans/3-27.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/romans/3-19.htm">Held</a> <a href="/romans/3-4.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/romans/3-24.htm">Justified</a> <a href="/romans/3-27.htm">Law</a> <a href="/romans/2-15.htm">Maintain</a> <a href="/romans/3-20.htm">Obedience</a> <a href="/romans/3-27.htm">Observing</a> <a href="/romans/3-27.htm">Reason</a> <a href="/acts/7-60.htm">Reckon</a> <a href="/romans/3-8.htm">Result</a> <a href="/romans/3-26.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/romans/3-26.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/romans/3-27.htm">Works</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/romans/4-2.htm">Actions</a> <a href="/romans/4-6.htm">Apart</a> <a href="/romans/3-9.htm">Conclude</a> <a href="/romans/4-2.htm">Declared</a> <a href="/romans/4-7.htm">Deeds</a> <a href="/romans/3-30.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/romans/4-2.htm">Held</a> <a href="/romans/7-2.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/romans/4-2.htm">Justified</a> <a href="/romans/3-31.htm">Law</a> <a href="/romans/6-13.htm">Maintain</a> <a href="/romans/5-19.htm">Obedience</a> <a href="/galatians/2-16.htm">Observing</a> <a href="/romans/4-2.htm">Reason</a> <a href="/romans/4-6.htm">Reckon</a> <a href="/romans/5-1.htm">Result</a> <a href="/romans/3-30.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/romans/3-30.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/romans/4-2.htm">Works</a><div class="vheading2">Romans 3</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/3-1.htm">The Jews prerogative;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/3-3.htm">which they have not lost;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/3-9.htm">howbeit the law convinces them also of sin;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/3-20.htm">therefore no one is justified by the law;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/3-28.htm">but all, without difference, by faith, only;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/3-31.htm">and yet the law is not abolished.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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It reflects the apostolic authority and the collective agreement among the early church leaders. The use of "we" suggests a consensus among the apostles and early Christian teachers, emphasizing the importance of this doctrine in the early church.<p><b>that a man is justified</b><br>Justification is a legal term signifying a declaration of righteousness. In the context of Paul's writings, it refers to God's act of removing the guilt and penalty of sin while declaring the sinner righteous through Christ's atoning sacrifice. This concept is central to Pauline theology and is foundational to the doctrine of salvation.<p><b>by faith</b><br>Faith is the means by which individuals receive justification. It involves trust and reliance on Jesus Christ and His finished work on the cross. This principle is echoed throughout the New Testament, notably in <a href="/ephesians/2-8.htm">Ephesians 2:8-9</a>, which emphasizes that salvation is a gift from God, not a result of human effort.<p><b>apart from works of the law</b><br>This phrase underscores the distinction between faith and the works prescribed by the Mosaic Law. Paul argues that adherence to the law cannot achieve justification, as the law serves to reveal sin rather than remove it. This teaching aligns with the broader biblical narrative that salvation is a gift of grace, not earned by human merit, as seen in <a href="/galatians/2-16.htm">Galatians 2:16</a> and <a href="/philippians/3-9.htm">Philippians 3:9</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a></b><br>The author of the Book of Romans, Paul was a key figure in the early Christian church, known for his missionary journeys and theological teachings. He wrote Romans to the believers in Rome to explain the core tenets of the Christian faith.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_roman_church.htm">The Roman Church</a></b><br>The recipients of the letter, the Roman church was a diverse group of Jewish and Gentile believers. Paul addresses both groups to unify them under the gospel of Jesus Christ.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/justification.htm">Justification</a></b><br>A central theme in Romans, justification refers to being declared righteous before God. Paul emphasizes that this is achieved through faith, not by adhering to the law.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_law.htm">The Law</a></b><br>Referring to the Mosaic Law given to the Israelites, which includes moral, ceremonial, and civil laws. Paul argues that adherence to the law cannot justify a person before God.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/f/faith.htm">Faith</a></b><br>In the context of this verse, faith is the means by which believers are justified. It is trust and belief in Jesus Christ and His redemptive work.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/j/justification_by_faith_alone.htm">Justification by Faith Alone</a></b><br>Emphasize that our right standing before God is solely based on faith in Jesus Christ, not on our ability to follow the law or perform good deeds.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_law.htm">The Role of the Law</a></b><br>Understand that the law serves to reveal sin and our need for a Savior, but it is not the means of salvation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_the_gospel.htm">Unity in the Gospel</a></b><br>Recognize that both Jews and Gentiles are justified by faith, promoting unity among believers regardless of their background.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_out_faith.htm">Living Out Faith</a></b><br>Encourage believers to live out their faith through actions, not as a means to earn salvation, but as a response to the grace they have received.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/assurance_of_salvation.htm">Assurance of Salvation</a></b><br>Rest in the assurance that faith in Christ is sufficient for salvation, providing peace and confidence in one's relationship with God.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/romans/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(28) <span class= "bld">Therefore. . . .</span>--There is a remarkable division of some of the best authorities in this verse between "therefore" and "for." The weight of authority seems somewhat in favour of "for," which also makes the best sense. That boasting is excluded is much rather the consequence than the cause of the principle that man is justified by faith. This principle the Apostle regards as sufficiently proved by his previous argument.<p><span class= "bld">We conclude.</span>--This conveys too much the idea of an inference; the statement is rather made in the form of an assertion, "we consider," or "we hold." "For we hold that a man (any human being--whether Jew or Greek) is justified by faith, independently of any works prescribed by law."<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/romans/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 28.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">For</span> (<span class="greek">γὰρ</span> here, rather than <span class="greek">οῦν</span>, as in the Textus Receptus; though either reading rests on good authority, <span class="greek">γὰρ</span> suits best the course of thought, as introducing a reason for the assertion of the previous verse) <span class="cmt_word">we reckon that a man is justified by faith apart from works of law</span>; <span class="accented">i.e.</span> the law of works, as a principle of justification, is, in fact, according to our reckoning, nowhere. It is to be particularly observed that <span class="greek">χωρὶς</span> <span class="greek">ἔργων νόμου</span> implies no <span class="accented">antinomian doctrine</span>, nor any opposition to James (James 2:14, etc.). Its reference is not at all to works required or not required from man for acceptance, but simply to the <span class="accented">ground</span> or <span class="accented">principle</span> of his justification. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/romans/3-28.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">For</span><br /><span class="grk">γὰρ</span> <span class="translit">(gar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> </span><span class="str2">For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">we maintain that</span><br /><span class="grk">λογιζόμεθα</span> <span class="translit">(logizometha)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 1st Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3049.htm">Strong's 3049: </a> </span><span class="str2">To reckon, count, charge with; reason, decide, conclude; think, suppose. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">a man</span><br /><span class="grk">ἄνθρωπον</span> <span class="translit">(anthrōpon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_444.htm">Strong's 444: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is justified</span><br /><span class="grk">δικαιοῦσθαι</span> <span class="translit">(dikaiousthai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Infinitive Middle or Passive<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1344.htm">Strong's 1344: </a> </span><span class="str2">From dikaios; to render just or innocent.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">by faith</span><br /><span class="grk">πίστει</span> <span class="translit">(pistei)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4102.htm">Strong's 4102: </a> </span><span class="str2">Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">apart from</span><br /><span class="grk">χωρὶς</span> <span class="translit">(chōris)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5565.htm">Strong's 5565: </a> </span><span class="str2">Apart from, separately from; without. Adverb from chora; at a space, i.e. Separately or apart from.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">works</span><br /><span class="grk">ἔργων</span> <span class="translit">(ergōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2041.htm">Strong's 2041: </a> </span><span class="str2">From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the Law.</span><br /><span class="grk">νόμου</span> <span class="translit">(nomou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3551.htm">Strong's 3551: </a> </span><span class="str2">From a primary nemo; law, genitive case, specially, (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/romans/3-28.htm">Romans 3:28 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/romans/3-28.htm">Romans 3:28 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/romans/3-28.htm">Romans 3:28 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/romans/3-28.htm">Romans 3:28 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/romans/3-28.htm">Romans 3:28 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/romans/3-28.htm">Romans 3:28 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/romans/3-28.htm">Romans 3:28 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/romans/3-28.htm">Romans 3:28 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/romans/3-28.htm">Romans 3:28 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/romans/3-28.htm">Romans 3:28 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/romans/3-28.htm">NT Letters: Romans 3:28 We maintain therefore that a man (Rom. 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