Romans 4:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Romans 4:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Romans 4:5 is a verse from the book of Romans in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Romans 4:5 — KJV
“But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.”
— Romans 4:5 (KJV)
Romans 4:5 in Context — About the Book of Romans
Romans is the gospel argued like a legal brief — Paul's masterwork on sin, justification by faith, life in the Spirit, and God's unbreakable love. Chapter 8 alone has carried more believers through crisis than perhaps any chapter in Scripture: no condemnation, all things working for good, nothing separating us from God's love.
Cross-References for Romans 4:5
“And he believed in the LORD; and he counted it to him for righteousness.”
Shares key themes with Romans 4:5: counted, righteousness
“So shall my righteousness answer for me in time to come, when it shall come for my hire before thy face: every one that is not speckled and spotted among the goats, and brown among the sheep, that shall be counted stolen with me. in time...: Heb. to morrow”
Shares key themes with Romans 4:5: counted, righteousness
“The LORD render to every man his righteousness and his faithfulness: for the LORD delivered thee into my hand to day, but I would not stretch forth mine hand against the LORD'S anointed.”
Shares key themes with Romans 4:5: faith, righteousness
“And I made treasurers over the treasuries, Shelemiah the priest, and Zadok the scribe, and of the Levites, Pedaiah: and next to them was Hanan the son of Zaccur, the son of Mattaniah: for they were counted faithful, and their office was to distribute unto their brethren. treasuries: or, storehouses next...: Heb. at their hand their office...: Heb. it was upon them”
Shares key themes with Romans 4:5: faith, counted
“He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart.”
Shares key themes with Romans 4:5: worketh, righteousness
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