Romans 3:20

For no man will be justified in God's sight by works of the Law; for through the Law comes the consciousness of sin.

Romans 7:9

Once I lived apart from the Law, myself; but when the commandment came, sin revived, and I died;

2 Corinthians 7:9-11

But now I am glad; not because you were pained; but because your pain led you to repentance.

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Summary

And Nehemiah, which is the Tirshatha, and Ezra the priest the scribe, and the Levites that taught the people, said unto all the people, This day is holy unto the LORD your God; mourn not, nor weep. For all the people wept, when they heard the words of the law.

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All the people

Romans 3:20
For no man will be justified in God's sight by works of the Law; for through the Law comes the consciousness of sin.
Romans 7:9
Once I lived apart from the Law, myself; but when the commandment came, sin revived, and I died;
2 Corinthians 7:9
But now I am glad; not because you were pained; but because your pain led you to repentance.