20 For no one will be justified[a] in his sight by the works of the law,(A) because the knowledge of sin comes through the law.(B)

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  1. 3:20 Or will be declared righteous, or will be acquitted

20 Therefore no one will be declared righteous in God’s sight by the works of the law;(A) rather, through the law we become conscious of our sin.(B)

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I only want to learn this from you: Did you receive the Spirit by the works of the law or by believing what you heard?[a]

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  1. 3:2 Lit hearing with faith, also in v. 5

I would like to learn just one thing from you: Did you receive the Spirit(A) by the works of the law,(B) or by believing what you heard?(C)

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So then, does God give you the Spirit and work miracles(A) among you by your doing the works of the law? Or is it by believing what you heard—

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So again I ask, does God give you his Spirit and work miracles(A) among you by the works of the law, or by your believing what you heard?(B)

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Law and Promise

10 For all who rely on the works of the law are under a curse,(A) because it is written,(B) Everyone who does not do everything written in the book of the law is cursed.[a](C)

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  1. 3:10 Dt 27:26

10 For all who rely on the works of the law(A) are under a curse,(B) as it is written: “Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the Law.”[a](C)

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  1. Galatians 3:10 Deut. 27:26