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Romans 4:14

King James Version (KJV)

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Romans 4:14

Verse 14 of 25

Scripture focus

For if they which are of the law [be] heirs, faith is made void, and the promise made of none effect:

Romans 4:14 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Romans 4:14

Theological / Devotional

Of the law. Literally, “of law.” There is no article in the Greek (see on ch. 2:12). The ones here described are those who rely on their own obedience to obtain justification, that is, legalist.

Made void. If legalists are to inherit the kingdom, then faith has been emptied of all meaning, and there is no reason for God’s commendation of Abraham.

Made of none effect. Gr. katarged, “made idle,” “made useless” (see on ch. 3:3). If the fulfillment of the promise depended on our legalistic obedience, it never could be fulfilled at all. In ch. 4:15 Paul explains why (see also Gal. 3:17-19).

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