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Romans 4:4 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

" Now to him who works, the reward is not counted as grace, but as something owed. "

Romans 4:4

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2 For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not toward God.

3 For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness.”

4 Now to him who works, the reward is not counted as grace, but as something owed.

5 But to him who doesn’t work, but believes in him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is accounted for righteousness.

6 Even as David also pronounces blessing on the man to whom God counts righteousness apart from works:

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Romans 4:1

"What then will we say that Abraham, our forefather, has found according to the flesh?"

Romans 4:2

"For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not toward God."

Romans 4:3

"For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness.”"

Romans 4:5

"But to him who doesn’t work, but believes in him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is accounted for righteousness."

Romans 4:6

"Even as David also pronounces blessing on the man to whom God counts righteousness apart from works:"

Romans 4:7

"“Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, whose sins are covered."

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