Romans 4:8
Happy is the man against whom no sin is recorded by the Lord.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin.
In Context
7Happy are those who have forgiveness for their wrongdoing, and whose sins are covered.
Cross References
Isaiah 53:10And the Lord was pleased ... see a seed, long life, ... will do well in his hand. ...
Philemon 1:18If he has done you any wrong or is in debt to you for anything, put it to my account.
1 Peter 3:18Because Christ once went through pain for sins, the upright one taking the place of sinners, so that through him we might come back to God; being put to death in the flesh, but given life in the Spirit;
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 →