KJV ORIGINAL
For they being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
They didn't understand how God makes people right with him, so they tried to earn it on their own instead. But they never surrendered to God's way of making things right.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
You can't earn your way to God when he's already offering it as a gift.
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