Romans 4:4

Now to him that performeth works, the reward is not accounted a matter of grace, but of debt;

Noyes Bible

In The King James Version

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

In Context

3For what saith the scripture? “Abraham had faith in God, and it was accounted unto him as righteousness.”

5but to him who without performing works hath faith in him who accepteth as righteous one that hath been ungodly, his faith is accounted as righteousness;

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Cross References

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

Romans 11:6And if it is by grace, it is no longer on account of works; otherwise grace ceaseth to be grace; but if it is of works, there is then no grace; otherwise work ceaseth to be work. How is it then?

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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