Romans 4:6

just as David also speaks of the blessedness of the one to whom God counts righteousness apart from works:

Text-Critical English NT

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 counted as righteousness,

7“Blessed are those whose lawless deeds are forgiven, and whose sins are covered.

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Cross References

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

Romans 3:20For by the works of the law no flesh will be justified in his sight, for through the law comes knowledge 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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