Romans 4:4

Whoever works gets paid—it's not considered as a gift, but because they've earned their wages.

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In The King James Version

Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt.

In Context

3However, what does Scripture say? “Abraham trusted God, and so he was considered as being a good person who did right.”

5But God, who makes sinners right, considers them as right not because they've worked for it but because they trust in him. This is why

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Cross References

Matthew 20:1For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire workers for his vineyard.

Romans 11:6And since it's through grace, then clearly it's not based on what people do, otherwise grace wouldn't be 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 →

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