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Romans 4:3-5
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Romans 4:3-5
Holman Christian Standard Bible
3 For what does the Scripture say?
4 Now to the one who works,(B) pay is not considered as a gift, but as something owed. 5 But to the one who does not work, but believes on Him who declares the ungodly to be righteous,[b](C) his faith is credited for righteousness.
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- Romans 4:3 Gn 15:6
- Romans 4:5 Or who acquits, or who justifies
Romans 4:3-5
New International Version
Romans 4:3-5
New International Version
3 What does Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.”[a](A)
4 Now to the one who works, wages are not credited as a gift(B) but as an obligation. 5 However, to the one who does not work but trusts God who justifies the ungodly, their faith is credited as righteousness.(C)
Footnotes
- Romans 4:3 Gen. 15:6; also in verse 22
Romans 4:3-5
King James Version
Romans 4:3-5
King James Version
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.
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