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Berean Standard Bible

“However, to the one who does not work, but believes in Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is credited as righteousness.”

Romans 4:5

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Paul argues that Abraham was made right with God by faith, not by works. He draws on Genesis to show that this was true before circumcision or the law existed.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

However, to the one who does not work, but believes in Him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is credited as righteousness.

World English Bible (WEB)

But to him who doesn’t work, but believes in him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is accounted for righteousness.

King James Version (KJV)

But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.

American Standard Version (ASV)

But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is reckoned for righteousness.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But to him who without working has faith in him who gives righteousness to the evil-doer, his faith is put to his account as righteousness.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and to him who is not working, and is believing upon Him who is declaring righteous the impious, his faith is reckoned -- to righteousness:

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Mas al que no obra, pero cree en aquél que justifica al impío, la fe le es contada por justicia.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

En cambio, quien no hace obras para que Dios lo considere bueno, pero cree que Dios lo hace justo por creer, esa fe se le cuenta para declararlo justo.

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