Romans 4:2-6
King James Version
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 David also describeth the blessedness of the man, unto whom God imputeth righteousness without works,
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Romans 4:2-6
New International Version
2 If, in fact, Abraham was justified by works, he had something to boast about—but not before God.(A) 3 What does Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.”[a](B)
4 Now to the one who works, wages are not credited as a gift(C) 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.(D) 6 David says the same thing when he speaks of the blessedness of the one to whom God credits righteousness apart from works:
Footnotes
- Romans 4:3 Gen. 15:6; also in verse 22
Romans 4:2-6
English Standard Version
2 For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but (A)not before God. 3 For what does the Scripture say? (B)“Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness.” 4 Now (C)to the one who works, his wages are not counted as a gift but as his due. 5 And to the one who does not work but (D)believes in[a] him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is counted as righteousness, 6 just as David also speaks of the blessing of the one to whom God counts righteousness apart from works:
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- Romans 4:5 Or but trusts; compare verse 24
Romans 4:2-6
Christian Standard Bible
2 If Abraham was justified[a] by works,(A) he has something to boast about—but not before God. 3 For what does the Scripture say? Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him for righteousness.[b](B) 4 Now to the one who works,(C) pay is not credited as a gift, but as something owed. 5 But to the one who does not work, but believes on him who justifies the ungodly,(D) his faith is credited for righteousness.
David Celebrating the Same Truth
6 Likewise, David also speaks of the blessing of the person to whom God credits righteousness apart from works:
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Romans 4:2-6
New American Standard Bible 1995
2 For if Abraham was justified [a]by works, he has something to boast about, but (A)not [b]before God. 3 For what does the Scripture say? “(B)Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.” 4 Now to the one who (C)works, his wage is not credited as a favor, but as what is due. 5 But to the one who does not work, but (D)believes in Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is credited as righteousness, 6 just as David also speaks of the blessing on the man to whom God credits righteousness apart from works:
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- Romans 4:2 Lit out of
- Romans 4:2 Lit toward
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