Romans 4:4
Now for him who works, what he is paid is not counted as a gift, but as what is owed.
Unlocked Literal 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 does the scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness.”
Cross References
Matthew 20:1For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire workers for his vineyard.
Romans 11:6But if it is by grace, it is no longer by works. Otherwise grace would no longer be grace. + 11:6 Some old copies read, But if it is by works, then is it no more grace; otherwise work is no more 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 →