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Berean Standard Bible

“For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from works of the law.”

Romans 3:28

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Study note

This verse concludes Paul's argument in Romans 3:27-31 that boasting is excluded from the gospel. He is addressing Jewish Christians who might assume that keeping the law of Moses gave them an advantage, as well as Gentiles who might feel second class.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from works of the law.

World English Bible (WEB)

We maintain therefore that a man is justified by faith apart from the works of the law.

King James Version (KJV)

Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.

American Standard Version (ASV)

We reckon therefore that a man is justified by faith apart from the works of the law.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For this reason, then, a man may get righteousness by faith without the works of the law.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

therefore do we reckon a man to be declared righteous by faith, apart from works of law.

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Así que, concluímos ser el hombre justificado por fe sin las obras de la ley.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

En conclusión, podemos decir que Dios hace a la persona justa por la fe en Cristo y no en virtud de la obediencia a la ley.

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