Romans 4:5
But to him that worketh not, yet believeth in him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is reputed to justice, according to the purpose of the grace of God.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
In Context
4Now to him that worketh, the reward is not reckoned according to grace, but according to debt.
6As David also termeth the blessedness of a man, to whom God reputeth justice without works:
Cross References
Joshua 24:2And he spoke thus to the people: Thus saith the Lord the God of Israel: Your fathers dwelt of old on the other side of the river, Thare the father of Abraham, and Nachor: and they served strange gods.
Zechariah 3:3And Jesus was clothed with filthy garments: and he stood before the face of the angel.
John 6:29Jesus answered, and said to them: This is the work of God, that you believe in him whom he hath sent.
Romans 1:17For the justice of God is revealed therein, from faith unto faith, as it is written: The just man liveth by faith.
Romans 3:26Through the forbearance of God, for the shewing of his justice in this time; that he himself may be just, and the justifier of him, who is of the faith of Jesus Christ.
Romans 4:24But also for us, to whom it shall be reputed, if we believe in him, that raised up Jesus Christ, our Lord, from the dead,
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 →