Romans 4:5 KJV — MannaFest

Romans 4:5

But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.

KJV

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ASV

But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is reckoned for righteousness.

WEB

However, to the one who does not work, but believes in Him who justifies the wicked, his faith is credited as righteousness.

YLT

and to him who is not working, and is believing upon Him who is declaring righteous the impious, his faith is reckoned--to righteousness:

DBT

but to him who does not work, but believes on him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is reckoned as righteousness.

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Romans — Paul's gospel set out in order. Four great movements: sin, salvation, sanctification, sovereignty — closing with sustained calls to service and unity.

Author: Paul the apostle, dictated to Tertius (Rom 16:22)
Date: c. AD 57, from Corinth before the Jerusalem offering

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31 verses on the floor

Ephesians 2:8
For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
Philippians 3:9
And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:
Romans 3:22
Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference:
Titus 3:3–7
For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.
Romans 5:1
Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:

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But this cannot be; it is impossible for man, much more guilty man, to make God a debtor to him, Rom. xi. No, God will have free grace to have all the glory, grace for grace's sake, John i.

Matthew Henry· Commentary on the Whole Bible, 1710puritan

But to him that worketh not--who, despairing of acceptance with God by "working" for it the work of obedience, does not attempt it. but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly--casts himself upon the mercy of Him that justifieth those who deserve only condemnation. his faith, &c.--(See on Ro 4:3). Second: David sings of the same justification.

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown· Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, 1871reformed

But to him that worketh not - It being impossible he should without faith. But believeth, his faith is imputed to him for righteousness - Therefore God's affirming of Abraham, that faith was imputed to him for righteousness, plainly shows that he worked not; or, in other words, that he was not justified by works, but by faith only.

John Wesley (NT Notes)· Explanatory Notes upon the Bible, 1765evangelical

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Reached by 2 independent paths from here.
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ROM 4:5ROM 3:22 ROM 8:1

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