Romans 3:19-24

19We know that whatever the Scriptures say applies to everyone under their influence, and no one can say a thing. The whole world is brought under the judgment of God.

20Not one person can have God’s approval by any effort to follow the laws in the Scriptures. These laws show what sin is.

21Now, the way to receive God’s approval has been made plain in a way other than the laws in the Scriptures. Moses’ Teachings and the Prophets tell us this.

22Everyone who believes has God’s approval through faith in Jesus Christ. There is no difference between people.

23Because all people have sinned, they have fallen short of God’s glory.

24They receive God’s approval freely by an act of his kindness  through the price Christ Jesus paid to set us free ⌞from sin⌟.