5But to him that worketh not, yet believeth in him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is reputed to justice, according to the purpose of the grace of God.


In Context

2 For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory, but not before God.

3 For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was reputed to him unto justice.

4 Now to him that worketh, the reward is not reckoned according to grace, but according to debt.

5 But to him that worketh not, yet believeth in him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is reputed to justice, according to the purpose of the grace of God.

6 As David also termeth the blessedness of a man, to whom God reputeth justice without works:

7 Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered.

Romans 4:5 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

4:5But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

4:5However, to the man who does not work but trusts God who justifies the wicked, his faith is credited as righteousness.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

4:5But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is reckoned for righteousness.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

4:5but to him who does not work, but believes on him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is reckoned as righteousness.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

4:5But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is reckoned for righteousness.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

4:5But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

4:5But to him who doesn't work, but believes in him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is accounted for righteousness.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

4:5and to him who is not working, and is believing upon Him who is declaring righteous the impious, his faith is reckoned — to righteousness:

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

4:5But to him that works not, but believes on him that justifies the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.