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Romans 4:4–5

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4Now to the one who aworks, his wage is not counted according to grace, but according to what is due.

5But to the one who does not work, but abelieves upon Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is counted as righteousness,

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Cross references

  1. aRom 11:6
  2. aJohn 6:29; Rom 3:22

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

Now to the one who works, his wages are not counted as a gift but as his due. And to the one who does not work but believes in him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is counted as righteousness,

NIVNew International Version (2011)

Now to the one who works, wages are not credited as a gift but as an obligation. However, to the one who does not work but trusts God who justifies the ungodly, their faith is credited as righteousness.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

Now to the one who works, pay is not credited as a gift, but as something owed. But to the one who does not work, but believes on him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is credited for righteousness.

NLTNew Living Translation

When people work, their wages are not a gift, but something they have earned. But people are counted as righteous, not because of their work, but because of their faith in God who forgives sinners.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

Now to the one who works, his pay is not credited according to grace, but according to his due. But to the one who does not work, but who believes in the one who justifies the ungodly, his faith is credited for righteousness,

KJV 1900King James Version

Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt. But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.