Romans 4:4

and to him who is working, the reward is not reckoned of grace, but of debt;

Literal Standard Version

In The King James Version

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

In Context

3for what does the writing say? “And Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned to him for righteousness”;

5and to him who is not working, and is believing on Him who is declaring righteous the impious, his faith is reckoned for righteousness—

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Cross References

Matthew 20:1“For the kingdom of the heavens is like to a man, a householder, who went forth with the morning to hire workmen for his vineyard,

Romans 11:6and if by grace, no longer of works, otherwise grace becomes no longer grace; and if of works, it is no longer grace, otherwise work is no longer work.

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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