Romans 4:6

And David speaks likewise of the blessedness of the man to whom God credits righteousness apart from works:

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

5However, to the one who does not work, but believes in Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is credited as righteousness.

7“Blessed are they whose lawless acts are forgiven, whose sins are covered.

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Cross References

Psalms 1:1Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or set foot on the path of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers.

Psalms 146:5Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD his God,

Isaiah 54:17No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD.

Jeremiah 33:16In those days Judah will be saved, and Jerusalem will dwell securely, and this is the name by which it will be called: The LORD Our Righteousness.

Matthew 5:3“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Romans 3:20Therefore no one will be justified in His sight by works of the law. For the law merely brings awareness 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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