Romans 4:4

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Romans 4:4

BSB

Now the wages of the worker are not credited as a gift, but as an obligation.

AKJV

Now to him that works is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt.

CPDV

But for he who works, wages are not accounted according to grace, but according to debt.

ERV

Now to him that worketh, the reward is not reckoned as of grace, but as of debt.

NHEB

Now to the one who works, the pay is not counted as gift, but as an obligation.

SMT

And to him working, the reward is not reckoned according to favor, but according to debt.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Romans 4:4

NowG1161ConjunctiontohimthatworkethG2038Verb isG3049VerbtherewardG3408Noun Masculine notG3756 reckonedG3049Verb ofG2596Preposition graceG5485Noun Feminine butG235Conjunction ofG2596Preposition debtG3783Noun Neuter

Commentary for Romans 4:4

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Romans 4:4

Summary

Earned compensation differs from gracious gift

Event

Paul explains payment principle

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD