Romans 3:20-24

20For no one is declared righteous before him by the works of the law, for through the law comes the knowledge of sin.

21But now apart from the law the righteousness of God (which is attested by the law and the prophets) has been disclosed –

22namely, the righteousness of God through the faithfulness of Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction,

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

24But they are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.