Romans 4:4
Now to him that worketh, the reward is not reckoned as of grace, but as of debt.
American Standard Version
In The King James Version
Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt.
In Context
Cross References
Matthew 20:1For the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that was a householder, who went out early in the morning to hire laborers into his vineyard.
Romans 11:6But if it is by grace, it is no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace.
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 →