17. and they have not known the way of peace.
18. The fear of God is not before their eyes.”
19. Now we know that whatever the law says, it speaks to those under the law, in order that every mouth may be closed and the whole world may become accountable to God.
20. For by the works of the law no person will be declared righteous before him, for through the law comes knowledge of sin.
21. But now, apart from the law, the righteousness of God has been revealed, being testified about by the law and the prophets—
22. that is, the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. For there is no distinction,
23. for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,
24. being justified as a gift by his grace, through the redemption which is in Christ Jesus,