Romans 4:4
Now to the one who works, his reward is not counted as a gift, but as his due.
Revised King James New Testament
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 credited 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 labourers to work in his vineyard.
Romans 11:6And if by grace, then it is no longer by works: otherwise grace is no longer grace.
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 →