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As a result, all who believe in him are made right with God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/romans/10.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/romans/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />For Christ is the end of the law, to bring righteousness to everyone who believes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/romans/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />For <i>the</i> end of Law <i>is</i> Christ, unto righteousness to everyone believing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/romans/10.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />For Christ <i>is</i> the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/romans/10.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />For Christ <i>is</i> the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/romans/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />For Christ is the end of the Law for righteousness to everyone who believes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/romans/10.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/romans/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/romans/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/romans/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />For Christ is the end of the law [it leads to Him and its purpose is fulfilled in Him], for [granting] righteousness to everyone who believes [in Him as Savior].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/romans/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/romans/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/romans/10.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />For Christ is the end of the law unto righteousness to every one that believeth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/romans/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />But Christ makes the Law no longer necessary for those who become acceptable to God by faith. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/romans/10.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />For Christ is the end of the law unto righteousness to every one that believeth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/romans/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Christ is the fulfillment of Moses' Teachings so that everyone who has faith may receive God's approval.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/romans/10.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />For Christ has brought the Law to an end, so that everyone who believes is put right with God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/romans/10.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />For the Messiah is the culmination of the Law as far as righteousness is concerned for everyone who believes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/romans/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />For Christ is the end of the law, to bring righteousness to everyone who believes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/romans/10.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />For Christ is the end of the law, with the result that there is righteousness for everyone who believes. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/romans/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/romans/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/romans/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />For as a means of righteousness Christ is the termination of Law to every believer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/romans/10.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />For Christ is the fulfillment of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/romans/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />For Christ is an end of law for righteousness to everyone who is believing,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/romans/10.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />For <i>the</i> end of Law <i>is</i> Christ, unto righteousness to everyone believing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/romans/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> For Christ is an end of law for righteousness to every one who is believing,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/romans/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For Christ the end of the law for justice to every one believing.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/romans/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />For the end of the law is Christ, unto justice to every one that believeth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/romans/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />For the end of the law, Christ, is unto justice for all who believe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/romans/10.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />For Christ is the end of the law for the justification of everyone who has faith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/romans/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />For Christ is the end of the law so that there may be righteousness for everyone who believes.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/romans/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one who believes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/romans/10.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />For The Messiah is the consummation of The Written Law for righteousness to everyone who believes.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/romans/10.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />For Christ is the end of the law for justification, to every one that believes.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/romans/10.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />For Christ is the end of the law unto righteousness to every one who believes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/romans/10.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/romans/10.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />for the end of the law was to bring men to Christ, that every one who believeth, might be justified.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/romans/10.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />For as a means of righteousness Christ is the termination of Law to every believer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/romans/10.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />for Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one who believes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/romans/10.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />For Christ is the end of the law, for righteousness to every believer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/romans/10-4.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KIZs4GUMn-g?start=2496" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/romans/10.htm">The Word Brings Salvation</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">3</span>Because they were ignorant of God’s righteousness and sought to establish their own, they did not submit to God’s righteousness. <span class="reftext">4</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">For</a> <a href="/greek/5547.htm" title="5547: Christos (N-NMS) -- Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.">Christ is</a> <a href="/greek/5056.htm" title="5056: telos (N-NNS) -- (a) an end, (b) event or issue, (c) the principal end, aim, purpose, (d) a tax. ">the end</a> <a href="/greek/3551.htm" title="3551: nomou (N-GMS) -- From a primary nemo; law, genitive case, specially, (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively.">of the law,</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.">to bring</a> <a href="/greek/1343.htm" title="1343: dikaiosynēn (N-AFS) -- From dikaios; equity; specially justification.">righteousness</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: panti (Adj-DMS) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">to everyone</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.">who</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> </span> <span class="reftext">5</span>For concerning the righteousness that is by the law, Moses writes: “The man who does these things will live by them.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/3-24.htm">Galatians 3:24</a></span><br />So the law became our guardian to lead us to Christ, that we might be justified by faith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-17.htm">Matthew 5:17</a></span><br />Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets. I have not come to abolish them, but to fulfill them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/3-14.htm">2 Corinthians 3:14</a></span><br />But their minds were closed. For to this day the same veil remains at the reading of the old covenant. It has not been lifted, because only in Christ can it be removed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/3-9.htm">Philippians 3:9</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/2-14.htm">Colossians 2:14</a></span><br />having canceled the debt ascribed to us in the decrees that stood against us. He took it away, nailing it to the cross!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/8-13.htm">Hebrews 8:13</a></span><br />By speaking of a new covenant, He has made the first one obsolete; and what is obsolete and aging will soon disappear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/2-15.htm">Ephesians 2:15</a></span><br />by abolishing in His flesh the law of commandments and decrees. He did this to create in Himself one new man out of the two, thus making peace<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/3-25.htm">Galatians 3:25</a></span><br />Now that faith has come, we are no longer under a guardian.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/1-17.htm">John 1:17</a></span><br />For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/10-1.htm">Hebrews 10:1</a></span><br />For the law is only a shadow of the good things to come, not the realities themselves. It can never, by the same sacrifices offered year after year, make perfect those who draw near to worship.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/2-16.htm">Galatians 2:16</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/1-9.htm">1 Timothy 1:9</a></span><br />We realize that law is not enacted for the righteous, but for the lawless and rebellious, for the ungodly and sinful, for the unholy and profane, for killers of father or mother, for murderers,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-39.htm">Acts 13:39</a></span><br />Through Him everyone who believes is justified from everything from which you could not be justified by the law of Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/5-18.htm">Galatians 5:18</a></span><br />But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/7-18.htm">Hebrews 7:18-19</a></span><br />So the former commandment is set aside because it was weak and useless / (for the law made nothing perfect), and a better hope is introduced, by which we draw near to God.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believes.</p><p class="hdg">Christ.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/3-25.htm">Romans 3:25-31</a></b></br> Whom God hath set forth <i>to be</i> a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/8-3.htm">Romans 8:3,4</a></b></br> For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/53-11.htm">Isaiah 53:11</a></b></br> He shall see of the travail of his soul, <i>and</i> shall be satisfied: by his knowledge shall my righteous servant justify many; for he shall bear their iniquities.</p><p class="hdg">the end.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/16-15.htm">Believer</a> <a href="/romans/9-33.htm">Believes</a> <a href="/romans/9-33.htm">Believeth</a> <a href="/romans/3-22.htm">Believing</a> <a href="/romans/9-5.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/romans/9-28.htm">End</a> <a href="/romans/9-33.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/acts/21-26.htm">Fulfillment</a> <a href="/romans/8-30.htm">Justified</a> <a href="/romans/9-32.htm">Law</a> <a href="/romans/9-14.htm">Means</a> <a href="/romans/10-3.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/numbers/34-12.htm">Termination</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/romans/16-10.htm">Believer</a> <a href="/romans/10-10.htm">Believes</a> <a href="/romans/10-10.htm">Believeth</a> <a href="/romans/10-11.htm">Believing</a> <a href="/romans/10-6.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/romans/14-8.htm">End</a> <a href="/romans/10-6.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/romans/11-12.htm">Fulfillment</a> <a href="/romans/10-10.htm">Justified</a> <a href="/romans/10-5.htm">Law</a> <a href="/romans/11-1.htm">Means</a> <a href="/romans/10-5.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/numbers/34-4.htm">Termination</a><div class="vheading2">Romans 10</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/10-1.htm">The difference between the righteousness of the law, and that of faith;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/10-11.htm">all who believe, both Jew and Gentile, shall not be shamed;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/10-18.htm">and that the Gentiles shall receive the word and believe.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/10-19.htm">Israel was not ignorant of these things.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The term "end" can be understood as both the termination and the fulfillment of the law's purpose. In <a href="/matthew/5-17.htm">Matthew 5:17</a>, Jesus states that He came not to abolish the law but to fulfill it, suggesting that the law pointed towards Him. The law served as a tutor to lead us to Christ (<a href="/galatians/3-24.htm">Galatians 3:24</a>), highlighting humanity's need for a savior due to the impossibility of achieving righteousness through the law alone. The sacrificial system, moral codes, and ceremonial laws all find their completion in Christ, who embodies the perfect sacrifice and righteousness.<p><b>to bring righteousness</b><br>Righteousness here refers to a right standing before God, which the law could not achieve due to human sinfulness (<a href="/romans/3-20.htm">Romans 3:20</a>). Christ's life, death, and resurrection provide the means for this righteousness, which is imputed to believers through faith (<a href="/2_corinthians/5-21.htm">2 Corinthians 5:21</a>). This righteousness is not based on human effort or adherence to the law but is a gift from God (<a href="/ephesians/2-8.htm">Ephesians 2:8-9</a>). The concept of righteousness is deeply rooted in the Old Testament, where figures like Abraham were considered righteous through faith (<a href="/genesis/15-6.htm">Genesis 15:6</a>).<p><b>to everyone who believes</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the universality of the gospel. Salvation and righteousness are available to all, regardless of ethnic or cultural background, fulfilling the promise to Abraham that all nations would be blessed through him (<a href="/genesis/12-3.htm">Genesis 12:3</a>). Belief, or faith, is the key requirement, as seen in <a href="/john/3-16.htm">John 3:16</a>, where eternal life is promised to those who believe in Jesus. This democratization of access to God was revolutionary in the first-century context, breaking down the barriers between Jews and Gentiles (<a href="/ephesians/2-14.htm">Ephesians 2:14-16</a>). The emphasis on belief underscores the shift from a works-based righteousness to one based on faith in Christ's finished work.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a></b><br>The author of the Book of Romans, Paul was a key figure in the early Christian church, known for his missionary journeys and theological teachings.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/c/christ.htm">Christ (Jesus)</a></b><br>Central to this verse, Jesus is presented as the fulfillment and culmination of the Law, bringing righteousness to believers.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_law.htm">The Law</a></b><br>Refers to the Mosaic Law given to Israel, which includes moral, ceremonial, and civil laws.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/b/believers.htm">Believers</a></b><br>Those who have faith in Jesus Christ and accept Him as their Savior, receiving righteousness through faith.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/r/rome.htm">Rome</a></b><br>The city to which the letter was addressed, representing a diverse Christian community in the heart of the Roman Empire.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/c/christ_as_fulfillment.htm">Christ as Fulfillment</a></b><br>Jesus is the culmination of the Law, meaning He completes and fulfills its purpose. The Greek word "telos" used here can mean "end" or "goal," indicating that the Law points to Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/righteousness_through_faith.htm">Righteousness Through Faith</a></b><br>Righteousness is not achieved by adhering to the Law but through faith in Jesus Christ. This is a foundational truth for believers, emphasizing grace over works.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_law.htm">The Role of the Law</a></b><br>The Law serves to reveal sin and our need for a Savior. It is not abolished but fulfilled in Christ, who empowers us to live righteously.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/universal_offer_of_salvation.htm">Universal Offer of Salvation</a></b><br>The promise of righteousness through faith is available to everyone, Jew and Gentile alike, highlighting the inclusivity of the Gospel.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_in_freedom.htm">Living in Freedom</a></b><br>Believers are called to live in the freedom that Christ provides, not bound by the legalistic adherence to the Law but guided by the Spirit.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_romans_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Romans 10</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'christ_ends_the_law'_mean.htm">What does "Christ is the end of the law" mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_is_the_author_of_colossians.htm">What does 'Christ is the end of the law' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_dual-covenant_theology.htm">What defines dual-covenant theology?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_torahism.htm">What defines Torahism as a belief system?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/romans/10.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(4) <span class= "bld">The end of the law.</span>--"End," in the proper sense of termination or conclusion. Christ is that which brings the functions of the Law to an end by superseding it. "The Law pursues a man until he takes refuge in Christ; then it says, Thou hast found thine asylum; I shall trouble thee no more, now thou art wise; now thou art safe." (Bengel.)<p><span class= "bld">For righteousness to every one that believeth.</span>--So that every one who believes may obtain righteousness.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/romans/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 4.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">For Christ is the end of Law unto righteousness to every one that believeth</span>. The word "end" (<span class="greek">τέλος</span>) might in itself mean <p><span class="note_emph">(1)</span> <span class="accented">termination</span>, <p><span class="note_emph">(2)</span> <span class="accented">fulfilment</span>, <p><span class="note_emph">(3)</span> <span class="accented">aim or purpose</span>, . . . <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/romans/10-4.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">Christ [is]</span><br /><span class="grk">Χριστὸς</span> <span class="translit">(Christos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5547.htm">Strong's 5547: </a> </span><span class="str2">Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[the] end</span><br /><span class="grk">τέλος</span> <span class="translit">(telos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5056.htm">Strong's 5056: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) an end, (b) event or issue, (c) the principal end, aim, purpose, (d) a tax. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the Law,</span><br /><span class="grk">νόμου</span> <span class="translit">(nomou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3551.htm">Strong's 3551: </a> </span><span class="str2">From a primary nemo; law, genitive case, specially, (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in order to bring</span><br /><span class="grk">εἰς</span> <span class="translit">(eis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">righteousness</span><br /><span class="grk">δικαιοσύνην</span> <span class="translit">(dikaiosynēn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1343.htm">Strong's 1343: </a> </span><span class="str2">From dikaios; equity; specially justification.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to everyone</span><br /><span class="grk">παντὶ</span> <span class="translit">(panti)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Dative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> </span><span class="str2">All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who</span><br /><span class="grk">τῷ</span> <span class="translit">(tō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Dative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">believes.</span><br /><span class="grk">πιστεύοντι</span> <span class="translit">(pisteuonti)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Active - Dative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4100.htm">Strong's 4100: </a> </span><span class="str2">From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/romans/10-4.htm">Romans 10:4 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/romans/10-4.htm">Romans 10:4 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/romans/10-4.htm">Romans 10:4 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/romans/10-4.htm">Romans 10:4 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/romans/10-4.htm">Romans 10:4 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/romans/10-4.htm">Romans 10:4 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/romans/10-4.htm">Romans 10:4 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/romans/10-4.htm">Romans 10:4 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/romans/10-4.htm">Romans 10:4 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/romans/10-4.htm">Romans 10:4 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/romans/10-4.htm">NT Letters: Romans 10:4 For Christ is the fulfillment (Rom. 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