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King James Version (KJV)
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— D.L. Moody
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4. Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt. 5. But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness. 6. Even as David also describeth the blessedness of the man, unto whom God imputeth righteousness without works,
Romans 4:4-6 — KJV
Him that worketh. That is, hoping thereby to merit justification. Paul is drawing his illustration from everyday life. This verb was commonly used of working at a trade for a living (see Acts 18:3; 1 Cor. 9:6; 2 Thess. 3:12).
Reward. Gr. misthos, “pay,” “wages,” “earned reward” (see Matt. 20:8; James 5:4).
Reckoned. Gr. logizomai (see on v. 3). This word may be used of setting something to a person’s account that may or may not be his due. In this verse the workman’s wages are “reckoned,” or “counted,” to be his legal right. In v. 8, Paul speaks of not “imputing,” or “reckoning,” sin to the sinner.
Of grace. That is, as a gift (see on eh. 3:24).
Of debt. “The labourer is worthy of his hire” (Luke 10:7). If necessary he can claim it in a court of law. This represents the legalistic method of seeking salvation. If justification is a reward for works, we make God our debtor. Grace is not involved at all.
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