Romans 4:5
But for him who does not work but instead believes in the one who justifies the ungodly, his faith is counted as righteousness.
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In Context
4Now for him who works, what he is paid is not counted as a gift, but as what is owed.
6David also pronounces blessing on the man to whom God counts righteousness without works.
Cross References
Joshua 24:2Joshua said to all the people, “This is what Yahweh, the God of Israel, says, 'Your ancestors long ago lived beyond the Euphrates River—Terah, the father of Abraham and the father of Nahor—and they worshiped other gods.
Zechariah 3:3Joshua was dressed in filthy garments as he stood before the angel.
John 6:29Jesus replied and said to them, “This is the work of God: That you believe in the one whom he has sent.”
Romans 1:17For in it God's righteousness is revealed from faith to faith, as it has been written, “The righteous will live by faith.”
Romans 3:26in his patience. This all happened for the demonstration of his righteousness at this present time. This was so he could prove himself just, and to show that he justifies anyone because of faith in Jesus.
Romans 4:24It was written also for us, for whom it will be counted, we who believe in him who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead.
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 →