Romans 3:21

But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets;

Cross-references

Romans 10:4 Parallel

Romans 10:4 explains Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes — fulfilling 3:21's claim.

Romans 10:3 Contrast

Romans 10:3 contrasts this righteousness from God with Israel's attempt to establish their own — they missed it.

Romans 5:21 Parallel

Romans 5:21 reveals the outcome: grace reigns through this righteousness to bring eternal life.

Romans 5:19 Parallel

Romans 5:19 shows how this righteousness apart from law comes — through Christ's obedience making many righteous.

Romans 1:17 Parallel

Romans 1:17 first introduced this righteousness from God by faith, which Paul now expands as apart from law.

Romans 1:2 Parallel

Romans 1:2 states the gospel was promised beforehand through the prophets—directly parallel to Rom 3:21's testimony of Law and Prophets.

Romans 16:26 describes the gospel revealed through prophetic writings for all nations—reinforcing Rom 3:21's point about OT witness.

Romans 4:6 Citation

Romans 4:6 quotes David on righteousness counted apart from works — a specific OT witness to the righteousness apart from law proclaimed here.

John 5:46 Allusion

John 5:46 has Jesus saying Moses wrote about him — directly illustrating how the Law testifies to Christ, as Romans 3:21 states.

Deuteronomy 18:15–19 Prophetic fulfillment

Deuteronomy 18:15-19 prophesies a prophet like Moses — part of the OT testimony that points to Christ, in whom this righteousness is revealed.

2 Corinthians 5:21 says we become the righteousness of God in Christ — the same righteousness now revealed apart from law.

Acts 3:21-25 affirms that all the prophets spoke of Christ's coming—supporting Rom 3:21 that the Law and Prophets testify to God's righteousness.

1 Corinthians 1:30 says Christ became our righteousness — the righteousness from God that is now revealed.

Acts 10:43 Parallel

Acts 10:43 states all prophets testify that believers receive forgiveness through Christ—parallel to Rom 3:21's 'Law and Prophets testify'.

Genesis 15:6 is the key OT example: Abraham's faith was credited as righteousness, testifying to this righteousness apart from law.

Acts 26:22 Parallel

Acts 26:22 shows Paul's gospel aligns with Moses and the prophets—echoing Rom 3:21's claim that the Law and Prophets testify to God's righteousness.

Acts 28:23 Parallel

Acts 28:23 shows Paul testifying about Jesus from the Law of Moses and the Prophets—directly illustrating Rom 3:21's OT witness.

John 3:14 Typology

John 3:14 references the bronze serpent as a type of Christ's crucifixion — an OT event that prefigures the work that brings righteousness.

John 1:45 Allusion

John 1:45 declares that Moses and the prophets wrote about Jesus — a direct example of the Law and Prophets testifying to Christ.

Luke 24:44 Allusion

Luke 24:44 has Jesus affirming that the Law, Prophets, and Psalms all speak of him — confirming the OT witness that Romans 3:21 references.

Galatians 3:8 says Scripture preached the gospel to Abraham beforehand—connecting to Rom 3:21's claim that Law and Prophets testify to righteousness by faith.

Daniel 9:24 Prophetic fulfillment

Daniel 9:24 prophesies bringing in everlasting righteousness — the very righteousness now made known apart from law.

Jeremiah 33:16 Prophetic fulfillment

Jeremiah 33:16 applies the name 'The LORD is our righteousness' to the restored city — a prophecy of the righteousness from God.

Jeremiah 23:6 Prophetic fulfillment

Jeremiah 23:6 declares the Messiah's name 'The LORD our righteousness' — the very righteousness Paul says is now revealed.

Jeremiah 23:5 Prophetic fulfillment

Jeremiah 23:5 prophesies a righteous Branch who will execute justice — the same righteousness now revealed in Christ apart from law.

Isaiah 61:10 rejoices in being clothed with a robe of righteousness from God — the very righteousness now made known apart from law.

In Philippians 3:9, Paul echoes this righteousness not from law but through faith in Christ — the same apart-from-law righteousness.

Isaiah 45:25 prophesies that in the LORD all Israel will be justified — a direct OT witness to the righteousness from God.

Hebrews 10:1-14 explains the law is a shadow and cannot perfect, pointing to Christ's once-for-all sacrifice—fulfilling what the Law and Prophets testified.

1 Peter 1:10 describes prophets searching into the grace that was to come—echoing Rom 3:21 that the Law and Prophets testify to God's righteousness.

Galatians 2:16 affirms justification not by works of the law but by faith — a direct parallel to the righteousness apart from law in Romans 3:21.

Galatians 3:21 argues no law could give life or righteousness — reinforcing that righteousness must come apart from law, as Romans 3:21 states.

Acts 24:14 Parallel

In Acts 24:14, Paul affirms believing the Law and Prophets — echoing Romans 3:21's claim that the OT bears witness to God's righteousness.

Matthew 11:13 states the Law and Prophets prophesied until John — the same OT witness that Romans says testifies to righteousness.

Psalm 98:2 Parallel

Psalm 98:2 directly parallels Romans 3:21: God reveals His righteousness and salvation to the nations.

Acts 3:24 Parallel

Acts 3:18 says God fulfilled what all the prophets foretold — showing the prophetic witness to Christ that Romans includes.

2 Corinthians 3:9 contrasts the ministry of condemnation (law) with the ministry of righteousness — the same righteousness apart from law announced here.

Acts 15:11 Parallel

Acts 15:11 affirms salvation through the grace of Jesus — echoing the same righteousness apart from law that Paul describes.

John 5:47 Parallel

John 5:47 continues the same point: rejecting Moses' writings means rejecting Christ — reinforcing the Law's testimony.

John 3:15 Parallel

John 3:15 promises eternal life to everyone who believes — the faith that receives the righteousness revealed apart from law.

Galatians 5:5 speaks of waiting for righteousness by faith through the Spirit — the righteousness now revealed apart from law.

Isaiah 46:13 says God brings His righteousness near — echoing the revelation of righteousness apart from law.

Hebrews 7:19 states the law made nothing perfect, introducing a better hope — aligning with Romans 3:21's message of righteousness apart from law.

Isaiah 45:24 declares righteousness and strength are only in the LORD — supporting the source of this righteousness from God.

2 Peter 1:1 Parallel

2 Peter 1:1 speaks of receiving faith through the righteousness of God — matching the righteousness apart from law that comes by faith.

Isaiah 51:8 Allusion

Isaiah 51:8 declares God's righteousness endures forever — underscoring the eternal nature of the righteousness revealed.