Romans 3:20-24

20For by works of the law no human being will be justified in his sight, since through the law comes knowledge of sin.

21But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it—

22the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction:

23for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,

24and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus,