Romans 4:14

For if those who are of law are heirs, the faith is made empty and the promise has been invalidated;

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In The King James Version

For if they which are of the law be heirs, faith is made void, and the promise made of none effect:

In Context

13Now the promise that he would be the heir of the world was not to Abraham, or his seed, through law, but through the righteousness of faith.

15because the law produces wrath, since where there is no law neither is there transgression.

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Cross References

Romans 4:16For this reason it is of faith so that it may be according to grace, in order that the promise be guaranteed to all the seed—not only to those of law, but also to those of the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all;

Galatians 3:18For if the inheritance were of law, it would no longer be of promise, but God granted it to Abraham by promise.

Philippians 3:9and be found in Him, not having as my righteousness that of the Law but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness of God based on that faith;

Matthew Henry on Romans 4:10-23

The Case of Abraham. ( a. d. 58.) 9 Cometh this blessedness then upon the circumcision only, or upon the uncircumcision also? for we say that faith was reckoned to Abraham for righteousness. 10 How was it then reckoned? when he was in circumcision, or in uncircumcision? Not in circumcision, but in uncircumcision. 11 And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had yet being uncircumcised: that he might be the father of all them that believe, though they be not… Read the whole commentary →

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