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to the one who does not work, but believes in Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is credited as righteousness. <a href="/blb/romans/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> However, to the one not working, but believing on the One justifying the ungodly, his faith is reckoned for righteousness, <a href="/kjv/romans/4.htm">King James Bible</a> But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness. <a href="/nkjv/romans/4.htm">New King James Version</a> But to him who does not work but believes on Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is accounted for righteousness, <a href="/nasb_/romans/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But to the one who does not work, but believes in Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is credited as righteousness, <a href="/nasb/romans/4.htm">NASB 1995</a> But to the one who does not work, but believes in Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is credited as righteousness, <a href="/nasb77/romans/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But to the one who does not work, but believes in Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is reckoned as righteousness, <a href="/lsb/romans/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But to the one who does not work, but believes upon Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is counted as righteousness, <a href="/amp/romans/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But to the one who does not work [that is, the one who does not try to earn his salvation by doing good], but believes and completely trusts in Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is credited to him as righteousness (right standing with God). <a href="/csb/romans/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But to the one who does not work, but believes on him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is credited for righteousness. <a href="/hcsb/romans/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But to the one who does not work, but believes on Him who declares the ungodly to be righteous, his faith is credited for righteousness. <a href="/asv/romans/4.htm">American Standard Version</a> But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is reckoned for righteousness. <a href="/cev/romans/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> But you cannot make God accept you because of something you do. God accepts sinners only because they have faith in him. <a href="/erv/romans/4.htm">English Revised Version</a> But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is reckoned for righteousness. <a href="/gwt/romans/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> However, when people don't work but believe God, the one who approves ungodly people, their faith is regarded as God's approval. <a href="/gnt/romans/4.htm">Good News Translation</a> But those who depend on faith, not on deeds, and who believe in the God who declares the guilty to be innocent, it is this faith that God takes into account in order to put them right with himself. <a href="/isv/romans/4.htm">International Standard Version</a> However, to someone who does not work, but simply believes in the one who justifies the ungodly, his faith is credited as righteousness. <a href="/net/romans/4.htm">NET Bible</a> But to the one who does not work, but believes in the one who declares the ungodly righteous, his faith is credited as righteousness. <a href="/nheb/romans/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But to him who does not work, but believes in him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is credited as righteousness. <a href="/wbt/romans/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness. <a href="/wey/romans/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> whereas in the case of a man who pleads no actions of his own, but simply believes in Him who declares the ungodly free from guilt, his faith is placed to his credit as righteousness.<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/romans/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> However, to the one who does not work, but believes in Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is credited as righteousness. <a href="/web/romans/4.htm">World English Bible</a> But to him who doesn’t work, but believes in him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is accounted for righteousness. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/romans/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and to him who is not working, and is believing on Him who is declaring righteous the impious, his faith is reckoned for righteousness— <a href="/blb/romans/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> However, to the one not working, but believing on the One justifying the ungodly, his faith is reckoned for righteousness, <a href="/ylt/romans/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and to him who is not working, and is believing upon Him who is declaring righteous the impious, his faith is reckoned -- to righteousness: <a href="/slt/romans/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And to him not working, and believing upon him justifying the impious, his faith is reckoned for justice.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/romans/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But to him that worketh not, yet believeth in him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is reputed to justice, according to the purpose of the grace of God. <a href="/cpdv/romans/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Yet truly, for he who does not work, but who believes in him who justifies the impious, his faith is reputed unto justice, according to the purpose of the grace of God. <a href="/nabre/romans/4.htm">New American Bible</a> But when one does not work, yet believes in the one who justifies the ungodly, his faith is credited as righteousness. <a href="/nrsvce/romans/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But to one who without works trusts him who justifies the ungodly, such faith is reckoned as righteousness.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/romans/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And to him who works not, but only believes in him who justifies sinners, his faith is counted for righteousness. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/romans/4.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But to the one who does not labor, but believes only in The One who justifies sinners, is his faith accounted for righteousness.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/romans/4.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> but to him that works not, but believes on him that justifies the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness. <a href="/godbey/romans/4.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> but to him that worketh not, but believeth on Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is reckoned for righteousness. <a href="/haweis/romans/4.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But to him who doth not work, but believeth in him who justifieth the ungodly, his faith is reckoned in account for righteousness. <a href="/mace/romans/4.htm">Mace New Testament</a> whereas he that trusts in God to be made righteous, tho' he has not done such actions, shall find his faith accounted as righteousness. <a href="/wey/romans/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> whereas in the case of a man who pleads no actions of his own, but simply believes in Him who declares the ungodly free from guilt, his faith is placed to his credit as righteousness. <a href="/worrell/romans/4.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> but to him that works not, but believes on Him Who justifieth the ungodly, his faith is reckoned for righteousness. <a href="/worsley/romans/4.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> but to him that worketh not, but believeth on Him who justifieth the ungodly, his faith is accounted for righteousness. <a href="/parallel/romans/4-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KIZs4GUMn-g?start=862" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/romans/4.htm">Abraham Justified by Faith</a> …4Now the wages of the worker are not credited as a gift, but as an obligation. 5<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">However,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">to the one who</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether."></a> <a href="/greek/2038.htm" title="2038: ergazomenō (V-PPM/P-DMS) -- To work, trade, perform, do, practice, commit, acquire by labor. ">does not work,</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">but</a> <a href="/greek/4100.htm" title="4100: pisteuonti (V-PPA-DMS) -- From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust.">believes</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">in</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">Him who</a> <a href="/greek/1344.htm" title="1344: dikaiounta (V-PPA-AMS) -- From dikaios; to render just or innocent.">justifies</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/765.htm" title="765: asebē (Adj-AMS) -- Impious, ungodly, wicked. Irreverent, i.e. impious or wicked.">wicked,</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">his</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4102.htm" title="4102: pistis (N-NFS) -- Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. ">faith</a> <a href="/greek/3049.htm" title="3049: logizetai (V-PIM/P-3S) -- To reckon, count, charge with; reason, decide, conclude; think, suppose. ">is credited</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">as</a> <a href="/greek/1343.htm" title="1343: dikaiosynēn (N-AFS) -- From dikaios; equity; specially justification.">righteousness.</a> 6And David speaks likewise of the blessedness of the man to whom God credits righteousness apart from works:…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/genesis/15-6.htm">Genesis 15:6</a> Abram believed the LORD, and it was credited to him as righteousness. <a href="/galatians/3-6.htm">Galatians 3:6-9</a> So also, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.” / Understand, then, that those who have faith are sons of Abraham. / The Scripture foresaw that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, and foretold the gospel to Abraham: “All nations will be blessed through you.” ... <a href="/james/2-23.htm">James 2:23</a> And the Scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,” and he was called a friend of God. <a href="/ephesians/2-8.htm">Ephesians 2:8-9</a> For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God, / not by works, so that no one can boast. <a href="/titus/3-5.htm">Titus 3:5</a> He saved us, not by the righteous deeds we had done, but according to His mercy, through the washing of new birth and renewal by the Holy Spirit. <a href="/philippians/3-9.htm">Philippians 3:9</a> and be found in Him, not having my own righteousness from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God on the basis of faith. <a href="/2_corinthians/5-21.htm">2 Corinthians 5:21</a> God made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God. <a href="/galatians/2-16.htm">Galatians 2:16</a> know that a man is not justified by works of the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ. So we, too, have believed in Christ Jesus, that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by works of the law, because by works of the law no one will be justified. <a href="/romans/3-28.htm">Romans 3:28</a> For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from works of the law. <a href="/romans/5-1.htm">Romans 5:1</a> Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, <a href="/hebrews/11-6.htm">Hebrews 11:6</a> And without faith it is impossible to please God. For anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him. <a href="/john/6-29.htm">John 6:29</a> Jesus replied, “The work of God is this: to believe in the One He has sent.” <a href="/luke/18-13.htm">Luke 18:13-14</a> But the tax collector stood at a distance, unwilling even to lift up his eyes to heaven. Instead, he beat his breast and said, ‘God, have mercy on me, a sinner!’ / I tell you, this man, rather than the Pharisee, went home justified. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” <a href="/isaiah/53-11.htm">Isaiah 53:11</a> After the anguish of His soul, He will see the light of life and be satisfied. By His knowledge My righteous Servant will justify many, and He will bear their iniquities. <a href="/habakkuk/2-4.htm">Habakkuk 2:4</a> Look at the proud one; his soul is not upright—but the righteous will live by faith—</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But to him that works not, but believes on him that justifies the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.But to.<a href="/romans/4-24.htm">Romans 4:24,25</a> But for us also, to whom it shall be imputed, if we believe on him that raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead; … <a href="/romans/3-22.htm">Romans 3:22</a> 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:<a href="/romans/5-1.htm">Romans 5:1,2</a> Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: … believeth.<a href="/romans/4-24.htm">Romans 4:24</a> But for us also, to whom it shall be imputed, if we believe on him that raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead;<a href="/romans/3-26.htm">Romans 3:26-30</a> To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus… <a href="/romans/8-30.htm">Romans 8:30-34</a> Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified… ungodly.<a href="/romans/1-17.htm">Romans 1:17,18</a> For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith… <a href="/romans/5-6.htm">Romans 5:6-8</a> For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly… <a href="/joshua/24-2.htm">Joshua 24:2</a> And Joshua said unto 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 Nachor: and they served other gods.his faith.<a href="/romans/4-3.htm">Romans 4:3</a> For what saith the scripture? 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In the context of Paul's letter to the Romans, he is addressing the Jewish understanding of the law and works as a means to righteousness. The idea that righteousness can be obtained without works was revolutionary, challenging the prevailing Jewish belief that adherence to the law was necessary for justification. This aligns with <a href="/ephesians/2-8.htm">Ephesians 2:8-9</a>, which states that salvation is by grace through faith, not by works.but believes in Him who justifies the ungodly The focus here is on faith in God, who justifies the ungodly. This is a radical statement, as it suggests that God declares the unrighteous as righteous through faith. This concept is rooted in the Old Testament, where Abraham's faith was credited to him as righteousness (<a href="/genesis/15-6.htm">Genesis 15:6</a>). The term "ungodly" underscores the idea that God's grace is extended to those who are not inherently righteous, highlighting the transformative power of faith in Christ.his faith is credited as righteousness This phrase encapsulates the doctrine of imputed righteousness, where faith is counted as righteousness. This is a key tenet of Christian theology, emphasizing that righteousness is not earned but granted by God through faith. This concept is further supported by <a href="/2_corinthians/5-21.htm">2 Corinthians 5:21</a>, which speaks of Christ becoming sin for us so that we might become the righteousness of God. The use of the term "credited" suggests a legal or accounting metaphor, indicating that righteousness is accounted to the believer's "ledger" through faith, not through personal merit.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of the Book of Romans, Paul was a key figure in the early Christian church, known for his missionary journeys and theological writings. 2. <a href="/topical/a/abraham.htm">Abraham</a> Although not directly mentioned in this verse, Abraham is a central figure in <a href="/bsb/romans/4.htm">Romans 4</a>. He is used as an example of faith being credited as righteousness. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_roman_church.htm">The Roman Church</a> The recipients of the letter, the early Christian community in Rome, composed of both Jewish and Gentile believers. 4. <a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a> The one who justifies the ungodly, central to the message of grace and faith in this passage. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_ungodly.htm">The Ungodly</a> Refers to those who are not righteous by their own deeds but are justified by faith.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/j/justification_by_faith_alone.htm">Justification by Faith Alone</a> The core message of <a href="/romans/4-5.htm">Romans 4:5</a> is that righteousness is credited to those who believe, not to those who work for it. This underscores the doctrine of justification by faith alone, a cornerstone of conservative Christian theology. <a href="/topical/t/the_nature_of_faith.htm">The Nature of Faith</a> Faith is not merely intellectual assent but a trust in God who justifies the ungodly. This faith is active and transformative, leading to a life that reflects God's righteousness. <a href="/topical/g/god's_grace_to_the_ungodly.htm">God's Grace to the Ungodly</a> God's grace is extended to the ungodly, demonstrating His love and mercy. This challenges believers to extend grace to others, recognizing that all are in need of God's justification. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_works.htm">The Role of Works</a> While works do not justify, they are a natural outflow of genuine faith. Believers are encouraged to live out their faith through actions that reflect their trust in God. <a href="/topical/a/assurance_of_salvation.htm">Assurance of Salvation</a> Believers can have assurance of their salvation, knowing that it is based on faith in God's promise, not on their own merit or works.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_romans_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Romans 4</a> <a href="/q/who_wrote_the_book_of_habakkuk.htm">Who is the new man in the story?</a> <a href="/q/define_'saving_grace.'.htm">What is the definition of Saving Grace?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_a_believer's_two_natures.htm">What are the two natures of a believer?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_sandemanianism's_beliefs.htm">What are the core beliefs of Sandemanianism?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/romans/4.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(5) But to him who puts forward no works, but has faith in God, who justifies men, not for their righteousness, but in spite of their sins, &c.The ungodly.--A stronger word is here used than simply "the unrighteous," "the impious," or "ungodly." Their impiety is condoned to them in virtue of their single exercise of faith. It is characteristic of the Apostle not to flinch from the boldest expression, though, as a matter of fact, the two things, faith and positive impiety, would hardly be found together. "The ungodly" clearly belongs to the general form of the proposition, and is not intended to apply to Abraham. <a href="/commentaries/romans/4-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>However, δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. to the [one who] τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. does not work, ἐργαζομένῳ (ergazomenō) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2038.htm">Strong's 2038: </a> To work, trade, perform, do, practice, commit, acquire by labor. but δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. believes πιστεύοντι (pisteuonti) Verb - Present Participle Active - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4100.htm">Strong's 4100: </a> From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust. in ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. Him who τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. justifies δικαιοῦντα (dikaiounta) Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1344.htm">Strong's 1344: </a> From dikaios; to render just or innocent. the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. wicked, ἀσεβῆ (asebē) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_765.htm">Strong's 765: </a> Impious, ungodly, wicked. Irreverent, i.e. impious or wicked. his αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. faith πίστις (pistis) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4102.htm">Strong's 4102: </a> Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. is credited λογίζεται (logizetai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3049.htm">Strong's 3049: </a> To reckon, count, charge with; reason, decide, conclude; think, suppose. as εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. righteousness. δικαιοσύνην (dikaiosynēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1343.htm">Strong's 1343: </a> From dikaios; equity; specially justification. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/romans/4-5.htm">Romans 4:5 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/romans/4-5.htm">Romans 4:5 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/romans/4-5.htm">Romans 4:5 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/romans/4-5.htm">Romans 4:5 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/romans/4-5.htm">Romans 4:5 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/romans/4-5.htm">Romans 4:5 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/romans/4-5.htm">Romans 4:5 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/romans/4-5.htm">Romans 4:5 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/romans/4-5.htm">Romans 4:5 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/romans/4-5.htm">Romans 4:5 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/romans/4-5.htm">NT Letters: Romans 4:5 But to him who doesn't work (Rom. 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