Romans 4:5
But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.
Context
This verse from Romans Chapter 4 connects to 10 cross-references. Abraham was counted righteous before circumcision — the promise given through faith, not the law. He believed in the God who gives life to the dead and calls into existence things that do not exist. He did not weaken in …
Other Translations
But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is reckoned for righteousness.
and to him who is not working, and is believing upon Him who is declaring righteous the impious, his faith is reckoned--to righteousness:
But to him who without working has faith in him who gives righteousness to the evil-doer, his faith is put to his account as righteousness.
Cross References
And Joshua said unto all the people, Thus saith the Lord God of Israel, Your fathers dwelt on the other …
Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith.
Now Joshua was clothed with filthy garments, and stood before the angel.
And he answered and spake unto those that stood before him, saying, Take away the filthy garments from him. And …
Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting …
Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath …
Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of …
And by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which ye could not be justified by the …
For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live …
For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth …