Because (διοτ, again, δια, οτ).

By the works of the law (εξ εργων νομου). "Out of works of law." Mosaic la…

By the deeds of the law. By works, or by such deeds as the law requires. The word law has, in the Scriptures, a great variety of …

Therefore.—Rather, because. All humankind alike owe the penalty for their sins. Because not even the Law can pro…

Now we know that whatever things the law says, it says to them who are under the law; that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may be…

In these closing statements of the indictment, the apostle may be reading the mind of a Jew who questions the legitimacy of appealing to the type o…

Therefore by the works of the law, etc. It is a matter of doubt, even among the learned, what the works of the law mean. Some ex…

Therefore by the deeds of the law Hence it most clearly appears, that there can be no justification before God by the law…

It is in vain to seek for justification by the works of the law. All must plead guilty. Guilty before God is a dreadful word; but no man can be jus…

1. After showing the Jews’ advantage over the Gentiles regarding God’s ble ings, the Apostle now rejects their vainglory, by which they set …