Romans 4:6

As also David speaks of the happiness of the man, to whom God reckons righteousness, apart from works:

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

Even as David also describeth the blessedness of the man, unto whom God imputeth righteousness without works,

In Context

5But to him that works not, but believes on him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is reckoned for righteousness.

7Happy they, whose iniquities were forgiven, And whose sins were covered;

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Cross References

Matthew 5:3Happy the poor in spirit; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Romans 3:20Because by works of law no flesh shall be justified in his sight; for by 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 →

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