Romans 4:14

For if the heirs were by the law, faith has been made void, and the promise vitiated.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

In The King James Version

For if they which are of the law be heirs, faith is made void, and the promise made of none effect:

In Context

13For the promise to Abraham or his seed, that he should be the heir of the world, was not through the law, but through the righteousness of faith.

15For the law works out wrath: for where there is no law, there is no transgression.

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Cross References

Romans 4:16Therefore it is by faith, in order that it may be by grace; that the promise may be sure to all the seed; not only of the law, but also of the faith of Abraham; who is the father of us all,

Galatians 3:18For if the inheritance were by law, it is no more by promise: but God gave it to Abraham through the promise.

Philippians 3:9and may be found in him, not having my own righteousness, which is of law, but that which is through faith of Christ, the righteousness of God through faith:

Matthew Henry on Romans 4:10-23

The Case of Abraham. ( a. d. 58.) 9 Cometh this blessedness then upon the circumcision only, or upon the uncircumcision also? for we say that faith was reckoned to Abraham for righteousness. 10 How was it then reckoned? when he was in circumcision, or in uncircumcision? Not in circumcision, but in uncircumcision. 11 And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had yet being uncircumcised: that he might be the father of all them that believe, though they be not… Read the whole commentary →

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