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href="/bsb/romans/4.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/romans/4.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />This is why &#8220it was credited to him as righteousness.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/romans/4.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />And because of Abraham’s faith, God counted him as righteous.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/romans/4.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />That is why his faith was “counted to him as righteousness.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/romans/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />This is why “it was credited to him as righteousness.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/romans/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Therefore also "it was credited to him unto righteousness."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/romans/4.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/romans/4.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And therefore “it was accounted to him for righteousness.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/romans/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Therefore IT WAS ALSO CREDITED TO HIM AS RIGHTEOUSNESS.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/romans/4.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Therefore IT WAS ALSO CREDITED TO HIM AS RIGHTEOUSNESS.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/romans/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Therefore also IT WAS RECKONED TO HIM AS RIGHTEOUSNESS.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/romans/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Therefore IT WAS ALSO COUNTED TO HIM AS RIGHTEOUSNESS.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/romans/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Therefore his faith WAS CREDITED TO HIM AS RIGHTEOUSNESS (right standing with God).<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/romans/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Therefore, it was credited to him for righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/romans/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Therefore, it was credited to him for righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/romans/4.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Wherefore also it was reckoned unto him for righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/romans/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />So God accepted him, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/romans/4.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Wherefore also it was reckoned unto him for righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/romans/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />That is why his faith was regarded as God's approval of him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/romans/4.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />That is why Abraham, through faith, "was accepted as righteous by God." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/romans/4.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />This is why "it was credited to him as righteousness." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/romans/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />This is why ?it was credited to him as righteousness.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/romans/4.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So indeed it was credited to Abraham as righteousness. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/romans/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />And therefore "it was credited to him as righteousness."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/romans/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/romans/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />For this reason also his faith was placed to his credit as righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/romans/4.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Therefore it also was “credited to him for righteousness.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/romans/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />for this reason also it was reckoned to him for righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/romans/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Therefore also "it was credited to him unto righteousness."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/romans/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> wherefore also it was reckoned to him to righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/romans/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And therefore it was reckoned to him for justice.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/romans/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And therefore it was reputed to him unto justice. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/romans/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And for this reason, it was reputed to him unto justice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/romans/4.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />That is why “it was credited to him as righteousness.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/romans/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Therefore his faith “was reckoned to him as righteousness.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/romans/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Therefore it was given to him for righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/romans/4.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />Therefore, it was accounted to him for righteousness.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/romans/4.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />For this reason, it was counted to him for righteousness.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/romans/4.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />Therefore it was indeed imputed unto him for righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/romans/4.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/romans/4.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />and therefore it was accounted to him for righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/romans/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />For this reason also his faith was placed to his credit as righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/romans/4.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />Wherefore also it was reckoned to him for righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/romans/4.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />and therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/romans/4-22.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=1051" 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/4.htm">Abraham Receives the Promise</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">21</span>being fully persuaded that God was able to do what He had promised. <span class="reftext">22</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1352.htm" title="1352: dio (Conj) -- Wherefore, on which account, therefore. From dia and hos; through which thing, i.e. Consequently.">This is why</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3049.htm" title="3049: Elogisthē (V-AIP-3S) -- To reckon, count, charge with; reason, decide, conclude; think, suppose. ">“it was credited</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">to him</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> </span> <span class="reftext">23</span>Now the words “it was credited to him” were written not only for Abraham,…<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="/genesis/15-6.htm">Genesis 15:6</a></span><br />Abram believed the LORD, and it was credited to him as righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/2-23.htm">James 2:23</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/3-6.htm">Galatians 3:6</a></span><br />So also, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-8.htm">Hebrews 11:8-12</a></span><br />By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, without knowing where he was going. / By faith he dwelt in the promised land as a stranger in a foreign country. He lived in tents, as did Isaac and Jacob, who were heirs with him of the same promise. / For he was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-17.htm">Hebrews 11:17-19</a></span><br />By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac on the altar. He who had received the promises was ready to offer his one and only son, / even though God had said to him, “Through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned.” / Abraham reasoned that God could raise the dead, and in a sense, he did receive Isaac back from death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/3-9.htm">Galatians 3:9</a></span><br />So those who have faith are blessed along with Abraham, the man of faith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/3-14.htm">Galatians 3:14</a></span><br />He redeemed us in order that the blessing promised to Abraham would come to the Gentiles in Christ Jesus, so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/5-19.htm">2 Corinthians 5:19</a></span><br />that God was reconciling the world to Himself in Christ, not counting men’s trespasses against them. And He has committed to us the message of reconciliation.<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="/romans/3-28.htm">Romans 3:28</a></span><br />For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from works of the law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/5-1.htm">Romans 5:1</a></span><br />Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/9-30.htm">Romans 9:30-32</a></span><br />What then will we say? That the Gentiles, who did not pursue righteousness, have obtained it, a righteousness that is by faith; / but Israel, who pursued a law of righteousness, has not attained it. / Why not? Because their pursuit was not by faith, but as if it were by works. They stumbled over the stumbling stone,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/10-10.htm">Romans 10:10</a></span><br />For with your heart you believe and are justified, and with your mouth you confess and are saved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/11-6.htm">Romans 11:6</a></span><br />And if it is by grace, then it is no longer by works. Otherwise, grace would no longer be grace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/2-8.htm">Ephesians 2:8-9</a></span><br />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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness.</p><p class="hdg">it was imputed.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/4-3.htm">Romans 4:3,6</a></b></br> For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/romans/4-9.htm">Account</a> <a href="/romans/4-6.htm">Credit</a> <a href="/romans/4-11.htm">Credited</a> <a href="/romans/4-20.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/romans/4-11.htm">Imputed</a> <a href="/romans/4-9.htm">Placed</a> <a href="/romans/4-18.htm">Reason</a> <a href="/romans/4-11.htm">Reckoned</a> <a href="/romans/4-13.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/romans/3-20.htm">Wherefore</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/romans/4-23.htm">Account</a> <a href="/romans/4-23.htm">Credit</a> <a href="/romans/4-23.htm">Credited</a> <a href="/romans/4-24.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/romans/4-23.htm">Imputed</a> <a href="/romans/4-23.htm">Placed</a> <a href="/romans/5-1.htm">Reason</a> <a href="/romans/4-23.htm">Reckoned</a> <a href="/romans/4-25.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/romans/5-12.htm">Wherefore</a><div class="vheading2">Romans 4</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/4-1.htm">Abraham's faith was credited to him as righteousness;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/4-10.htm">before he was circumcised.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/4-13.htm">By faith only he and his seed received the promise.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/4-16.htm">Abraham is the father of all who believe.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/4-24.htm">Our faith also shall be credited to us as righteousness.</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/romans/4.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/romans/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/romans/4.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>This is why</b><br>This phrase refers back to the preceding verses in <a href="/romans/4.htm">Romans 4</a>, where Paul discusses Abraham's faith. The context is crucial, as Paul is explaining how Abraham was justified by faith before the law was given and before he was circumcised. This sets a precedent for understanding justification by faith apart from works or adherence to the law. The "why" points to the reason for Abraham's righteousness being credited to him, emphasizing faith as the key component.<p><b>“it was credited to him</b><br>The concept of something being "credited" or "counted" is an accounting term, implying that righteousness was not inherent in Abraham but was accounted to him by God. This reflects the doctrine of imputed righteousness, where believers are considered righteous because of their faith, not because of their own merit. This idea is foundational in Christian theology, highlighting the grace of God in salvation.<p><b>as righteousness.”</b><br>Righteousness here refers to being in right standing with God. In the Jewish context, righteousness was often associated with adherence to the law. However, Paul uses Abraham's example to show that righteousness comes through faith. This connects to <a href="/genesis/15-6.htm">Genesis 15:6</a>, where it is first stated that Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness. This sets a typological precedent for the New Testament believer, where faith in Jesus Christ results in righteousness being credited to them. This also ties into the broader biblical narrative of salvation history, where faith is consistently shown as the means by which individuals are justified before God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/abraham.htm">Abraham</a></b><br>The central figure in <a href="/bsb/romans/4.htm">Romans 4</a>, Abraham is presented as the exemplar of faith. His belief in God's promises, despite his old age and Sarah's barrenness, is credited to him as righteousness.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a></b><br>The author of the Book of Romans, Paul uses Abraham's account to illustrate the principle of justification by faith, not by works.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The one who credits righteousness to Abraham because of his faith, demonstrating His grace and the principle of faith over works.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/g/genesis_15_-6.htm">Genesis 15:6</a></b><br>The Old Testament event where God makes a covenant with Abraham, promising him numerous descendants, and Abraham's faith is credited as righteousness.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/r/righteousness.htm">Righteousness</a></b><br>A key theological concept in <a href="/bsb/romans/4.htm">Romans 4</a>, referring to being in right standing with God, which is granted through faith.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_as_the_foundation_of_righteousness.htm">Faith as the Foundation of Righteousness</a></b><br>Abraham's account teaches that righteousness is not earned by works but is a gift from God, credited through faith. This challenges believers to trust in God's promises, even when circumstances seem impossible.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_universality_of_faith.htm">The Universality of Faith</a></b><br>Just as Abraham's faith was credited as righteousness before the law was given, so too is faith the means by which all people, Jew and Gentile, can be justified before God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_assurance_of_god's_promises.htm">The Assurance of God's Promises</a></b><br>Abraham's unwavering belief in God's promises, despite his circumstances, serves as a model for believers to hold fast to God's word and trust in His faithfulness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_out_faith.htm">Living Out Faith</a></b><br>While faith is credited as righteousness, true faith is evidenced by actions. Believers are called to live out their faith through obedience and trust in God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_romans_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Romans 4</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_is_the_angel_amenadiel.htm">What will happen to the righteous and the wicked?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_faith_in_christ_save.htm">How can faith in Christ lead to righteousness and salvation?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_faith-based_grace_save.htm">How does grace through faith lead to salvation?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_faith_boost_trust_in_god.htm">How does faith inspire confidence in God's promises?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/romans/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 22-25.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Wherefore also it was reckoned to him for righteousness. Now it was not written for his sake alone, that it was reckoned to him; but for our sake also, to whom it shall be reckoned, who believe on him that raised up Jesus our Lord front the dead; who was delivered for our offences, and was raised for our justification.</span> It is to be observed that the word here and elsewhere translated "<span class="accented">justification"</span> <span class="accented">is</span> <span class="greek">δίκαιωσις</span>, corresponding with <span class="greek">δικαιοσύνη</span>. The correspondence is lost in English. The Vulgate preserves it by <span class="accented">justitia</span> and <span class="accented">justificatio</span>; and the Douay Version has, here as elsewhere, "justice" for <span class="greek">δικαιοσύνη</span>. But "<span class="accented">righteousness"</span> expresses the meaning better. <p> <p> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/romans/4-22.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">That is why</span><br /><span class="grk">διὸ</span> <span class="translit">(dio)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1352.htm">Strong's 1352: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wherefore, on which account, therefore. From dia and hos; through which thing, i.e. Consequently.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“it was credited</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἐλογίσθη</span> <span class="translit">(Elogisthē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3049.htm">Strong's 3049: </a> </span><span class="str2">To reckon, count, charge with; reason, decide, conclude; think, suppose. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">to him</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτῷ</span> <span class="translit">(autō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">as</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 /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/romans/4-22.htm">Romans 4:22 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/romans/4-22.htm">Romans 4:22 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/romans/4-22.htm">Romans 4:22 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/romans/4-22.htm">Romans 4:22 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/romans/4-22.htm">Romans 4:22 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/romans/4-22.htm">Romans 4:22 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/romans/4-22.htm">Romans 4:22 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/romans/4-22.htm">Romans 4:22 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/romans/4-22.htm">Romans 4:22 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/romans/4-22.htm">Romans 4:22 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/romans/4-22.htm">NT Letters: Romans 4:22 Therefore it also was reckoned to him (Rom. 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