Romans 10:5

For Moses writes that, as for the righteousness which results from Law, those who practice it will find life through it.

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In The King James Version

For Moses describeth the righteousness which is of the law, That the man which doeth those things shall live by them.

In Context

4For Christ has brought Law to an end, so that righteousness may be obtained by everyone who believes in him.

6But the righteousness which results from faith finds expression in these words: ‘Do not say to yourself “Who will go up into heaven?”’ (which means to bring Christ down)

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Cross References

Luke 10:27His reply was – “You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as you love yourself.”

Galatians 3:12But the Law is not based on faith; no, its words are – ‘Those who practice these precepts will find life through them.’

Matthew Henry on Romans 10:2-12

Paul's Discourse of Righteousness; The Method of Salvation. ( a. d. 58.) 1 Brethren, my heart's desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved. 2 For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge. 3 For they being ignorant of God's righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God. 4 For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth. 5 For Moses describeth… Read the whole commentary →

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