Romans 4:6
As David also termeth the blessedness of a man, to whom God reputeth justice without works:
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
In Context
7Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered.
Cross References
Psalms 1:1Blessed is the man who hath not walked in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stood in the way of sinners, nor sat in the chair of pestilence.
Psalms 146:5They shall speak of the magnificence of the glory of thy holiness: and shall tell thy wondrous works.
Isaiah 54:17No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper: and every tongue that resisteth thee in judgment, thou shalt condemn. This is the inheritance of the servants of the Lord, and their justice with me, saith the Lord.
Jeremiah 33:16In those days shall Juda be saved, and Jerusalem shall dwell securely: and this is the name that they shall call him, The Lord our just one.
Matthew 5:3Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Romans 3:20Because by the works of the law no flesh shall be justified before him. For by the law is the 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 →