Romans 4:1
American King James What shall we say then that Abraham our father, as pertaining to the flesh, has found?
American Standard Version What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather, hath found according to the flesh?
King James What shall we say then that Abraham our father, as pertaining to the flesh, hath found?
World English Bible What then will we say that Abraham, our forefather, has found according to the flesh?
Romans 4:2
American King James For if Abraham were justified by works, he has whereof to glory; but not before God.
American Standard Version For if Abraham was justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not toward God.
King James For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God.
World English Bible For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not toward God.
Romans 4:3
American King James For what said the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him for righteousness.
American Standard Version For what saith the scripture? And Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned unto him for righteousness.
King James For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness.
World English Bible For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness.”
Romans 4:4
American King James Now to him that works is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt.
American Standard Version Now to him that worketh, the reward is not reckoned as of grace, but as of debt.
King James Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt.
World English Bible Now to him who works, the reward is not counted as grace, but as something owed.
Romans 4:5
American King James But to him that works not, but believes on him that justifies the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.
American Standard Version But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is reckoned for righteousness.
King James But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.
World English Bible But to him who doesn’t work, but believes in him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is accounted for righteousness.
Romans 4:6
American King James Even as David also describes the blessedness of the man, to whom God imputes righteousness without works,
American Standard Version Even as David also pronounceth blessing upon the man, unto whom God reckoneth righteousness apart from works,
King James Even as David also describeth the blessedness of the man, unto whom God imputeth righteousness without works,
World English Bible Even as David also pronounces blessing on the man to whom God counts righteousness apart from works:
Romans 4:7
American King James Saying, Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered.
American Standard Version `saying', Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, And whose sins are covered.
King James Saying, Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered.
World English Bible “Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, whose sins are covered.
Romans 4:8
American King James Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin.
American Standard Version Blessed is the man to whom, the Lord will not reckon sin.
King James Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin.
World English Bible Blessed is the man whom the Lord will by no means charge with sin.”
Romans 4:9
American King James Comes this blessedness then on the circumcision only, or on the uncircumcision also? for we say that faith was reckoned to Abraham for righteousness.
American Standard Version Is this blessing then pronounced upon the circumcision, or upon the uncircumcision also? for we say, To Abraham his faith was reckoned for righteousness.
King James Cometh this blessedness then upon the circumcision only, or upon the uncircumcision also? for we say that faith was reckoned to Abraham for righteousness.
World English Bible Is this blessing then pronounced only on the circumcised, or on the uncircumcised also? For we say that faith was accounted to Abraham for righteousness.
Romans 4:10
American King James How was it then reckoned? when he was in circumcision, or in uncircumcision? Not in circumcision, but in uncircumcision.
American Standard Version How then was it reckoned? when he was in circumcision, or in uncircumcision? Not in circumcision, but in uncircumcision:
King James How was it then reckoned? when he was in circumcision, or in uncircumcision? Not in circumcision, but in uncircumcision.
World English Bible How then was it counted? When he was in circumcision, or in uncircumcision? Not in circumcision, but in uncircumcision.
Romans 4:11
American King James And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had yet being uncircumcised: that he might be the father of all them that believe, though they be not circumcised; that righteousness might be imputed to them also:
American Standard Version and he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had while he was in uncircumcision; that he might be the father of all them that believe, though they be in uncircumcision, that righteousness might be reckoned unto them;
King James And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had yet being uncircumcised: that he might be the father of all them that believe, though they be not circumcised; that righteousness might be imputed unto them also:
World English Bible He received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had while he was in uncircumcision, that he might be the father of all those who believe, though they might be in uncircumcision, that righteousness might also be accounted to them.
Romans 4:12
American King James And the father of circumcision to them who are not of the circumcision only, but who also walk in the steps of that faith of our father Abraham, which he had being yet uncircumcised.
American Standard Version and the father of circumcision to them who not only are of the circumcision, but who also walk in the steps of that faith of our father Abraham which he had in uncircumcision.
King James And the father of circumcision to them who are not of the circumcision only, but who also walk in the steps of that faith of our father Abraham, which he had being yet uncircumcised.
World English Bible He is the father of circumcision to those who not only are of the circumcision, but who also walk in the steps of that faith of our father Abraham, which he had in uncircumcision.
Romans 4:13
American King James For the promise, that he should be the heir of the world, was not to Abraham, or to his seed, through the law, but through the righteousness of faith.
American Standard Version For not through the law was the promise to Abraham or to his seed that he should be heir of the world, but through the righteousness of faith.
King James For the promise, that he should be the heir of the world, was not to Abraham, or to his seed, through the law, but through the righteousness of faith.
World English Bible For the promise to Abraham and to his offspring that he would be heir of the world wasn’t through the law, but through the righteousness of faith.
Romans 4:14
American King James For if they which are of the law be heirs, faith is made void, and the promise made of none effect:
American Standard Version For if they that are of the law are heirs, faith is made void, and the promise is made of none effect:
King James For if they which are of the law be heirs, faith is made void, and the promise made of none effect:
World English Bible For if those who are of the law are heirs, faith is made void, and the promise is made of no effect.
Romans 4:15
American King James Because the law works wrath: for where no law is, there is no transgression.
American Standard Version for the law worketh wrath; but where there is no law, neither is there transgression.
King James Because the law worketh wrath: for where no law is, there is no transgression.
World English Bible For the law produces wrath; for where there is no law, neither is there disobedience.
Romans 4:16
American King James Therefore it is of faith, that it might be by grace; to the end the promise might be sure to all the seed; not to that only which is of the law, but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham; who is the father of us all,
American Standard Version For this cause `it is' of faith, that `it may be' according to grace; to the end that the promise may be sure to all the seed; not to that only which is of the law, but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all
King James Therefore it is of faith, that it might be by grace; to the end the promise might be sure to all the seed; not to that only which is of the law, but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham; who is the father of us all,
World English Bible For this cause it is of faith, that it may be according to grace, to the end that the promise may be sure to all the offspring, not to that only which is of the law, but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all.
Romans 4:17
American King James (As it is written, I have made you a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, even God, who vivifies the dead, and calls those things which be not as though they were.
American Standard Version (as it is written, A father of many nations have I made thee) before him whom he believed, `even' God, who giveth life to the dead, and calleth the things that are not, as though they were.
King James (As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were.
World English Bible As it is written, “I have made you a father of many nations.” This is in the presence of him whom he believed: God, who gives life to the dead, and calls the things that are not, as though they were.
Romans 4:18
American King James Who against hope believed in hope, that he might become the father of many nations, according to that which was spoken, So shall your seed be.
American Standard Version Who in hope believed against hope, to the end that he might become a father of many nations, according to that which had been spoken, So shall thy seed be.
King James Who against hope believed in hope, that he might become the father of many nations, according to that which was spoken, So shall thy seed be.
World English Bible Against hope, Abraham in hope believed, to the end that he might become a father of many nations, according to that which had been spoken, “So will your offspring be.”
Romans 4:19
American King James And being not weak in faith, he considered not his own body now dead, when he was about an hundred years old, neither yet the deadness of Sarah's womb:
American Standard Version And without being weakened in faith he considered his own body now as good as dead (he being about a hundred years old), and the deadness of Sarah's womb;
King James And being not weak in faith, he considered not his own body now dead, when he was about an hundred years old, neither yet the deadness of Sarah's womb:
World English Bible Without being weakened in faith, he didn’t consider his own body, already having been worn out, (he being about a hundred years old), and the deadness of Sarah’s womb.
Romans 4:20
American King James He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God;
American Standard Version yet, looking unto the promise of God, he wavered not through unbelief, but waxed strong through faith, giving glory to God,
King James He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God;
World English Bible Yet, looking to the promise of God, he didn’t waver through unbelief, but grew strong through faith, giving glory to God,
Romans 4:21
American King James And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform.
American Standard Version and being fully assured that what he had promised, he was able also to perform.
King James And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform.
World English Bible and being fully assured that what he had promised, he was also able to perform.
Romans 4:22
American King James And therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness.
American Standard Version Wherefore also it was reckoned unto him for righteousness.
King James And therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness.
World English Bible Therefore it also was “credited to him for righteousness.”
Romans 4:23
American King James Now it was not written for his sake alone, that it was imputed to him;
American Standard Version Now it was not written for his sake alone, that it was reckoned unto him;
King James Now it was not written for his sake alone, that it was imputed to him;
World English Bible Now it was not written that it was accounted to him for his sake alone,
Romans 4:24
American King James But for us also, to whom it shall be imputed, if we believe on him that raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead;
American Standard Version but for our sake also, unto whom it shall be reckoned, who believe on him that raised Jesus our Lord from the dead,
King James But for us also, to whom it shall be imputed, if we believe on him that raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead;
World English Bible but for our sake also, to whom it will be accounted, who believe in him who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead,
Romans 4:25
American King James Who was delivered for our offenses, and was raised again for our justification.
American Standard Version who was delivered up for our trespasses, and was raised for our justification.
King James Who was delivered for our offences, and was raised again for our justification.
World English Bible who was delivered up for our trespasses, and was raised for our justification.