Romans 4:6
Even as David also pronounces blessing on the man to whom God counts righteousness apart from works:
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7“Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, whose sins are covered.
Cross References
Psalms 1:1Blessed is the man who doesn’t walk in the counsel of the wicked, nor stand on the path of sinners, nor sit in the seat of scoffers;
Psalms 146:5Happy is he who has the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the LORD, his God,
Isaiah 54:17No weapon that is formed against you will prevail; and you will condemn every tongue that rises against you in judgment. This is the heritage of the LORD’s servants, and their righteousness is of me,” says the LORD.
Jeremiah 33:16In those days Judah will be saved, and Jerusalem will dwell safely. This is the name by which she will be called: The LORD our righteousness.”
Matthew 5:3“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.
Romans 3:20Because by the works of the law, no flesh will be justified in his sight; for through the law comes the 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 →