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


In Context

2 If, in fact, Abraham was justified by works, he had something to boast about--but not before God.

3 What does the Scripture say? "Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness."

4 Now when a man works, his wages are not credited to him as a gift, but as an obligation.

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

6 David says the same thing when he speaks of the blessedness of the man to whom God credits righteousness apart from works:

7 "Blessed are they whose transgressions are forgiven, 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 Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

4:5But 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.

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.