Romans 4:5
But to him who doth not work, but believeth in him who justifieth the ungodly, his faith is reckoned in account for righteousness.
Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
4Now to him that worketh, the reward is not brought to account as a favour, but as a debt.
Cross References
John 6:29Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye should believe on him whom he hath sent.
Romans 1:17For the righteousness of God by faith is therein revealed for belief; as it is written, “Now the just by faith shall live.”
Romans 3:26for a demonstration of his justice at this present time: that he might be just, though justifying him who is of the faith of Jesus.
Romans 4:24but also for our sakes, to whom it will be imputed, if we believe in him who raised up 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 →