Romans 4:5
But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.
Webster Bible
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In Context
4Now to him that worketh, is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt.
Cross References
Joshua 24:2And Joshua said to all the people, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Your fathers dwelt on the other side of the flood in old time, even Terah, the father of Abraham, and the father of Nahor: and they served other gods.
Zechariah 3:3Now Joshua was clothed with filthy garments, and stood before the angel.
John 6:29Jesus answered and said to them, This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent.
Romans 1:17For in this is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.
Romans 3:26To declare, I say , at this time his righteousness: that he may be just, and the justifier of him who believeth in Jesus.
Romans 4:24But for us also, to whom it will be imputed, if we believe on him that 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 →