Romans 4:6
Just as David also tells the blessedness of the man to whom God imputes righteousness independent of works,
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In Context
7saying, Blessed are those whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered.
Cross References
Psalms 1:1Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers,
Psalms 146:5Happy is he who has the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in LORD his God,
Isaiah 54:17No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper. And every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of LORD, and their righteousness which is of me, says LORD.
Jeremiah 33:16In those days Judah shall be saved, and Jerusalem shall dwell safely. And this is [the name] whereby she shall be called: LORD our righteousness.
Matthew 5:3Blessed are the poor in spirit, because the kingdom of the heavens is theirs.
Romans 3:20Because from works of law no flesh will be made right before him, for through law is knowledge of sin.
Matthew Henry on Romans 4:2-9
The Case of Abraham. ( a. d. 58.) 1 What shall we say then that Abraham our father, as pertaining to the flesh, hath found? 2 For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God. 3 For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness. 4 Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt. 5 But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness. 6 Even as… Read the whole commentary →