Romans 4:4
Strong's Lexicon
Now
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

the
(ho)
Article - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

wages
μισθὸς (misthos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 3408: (a) pay, wages, salary, (b) reward, recompense, punishment. Apparently a primary word; pay for service, good or bad.

of
Τῷ ()
Article - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

[the] worker
ἐργαζομένῳ (ergazomenō)
Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 2038: To work, trade, perform, do, practice, commit, acquire by labor.

are not credited
λογίζεται (logizetai)
Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's Greek 3049: To reckon, count, charge with; reason, decide, conclude; think, suppose.

as
κατὰ (kata)
Preposition
Strong's Greek 2596: A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).

a gift,
χάριν (charin)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's Greek 5485: From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act.

but
ἀλλὰ (alla)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 235: But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.

as
κατὰ (kata)
Preposition
Strong's Greek 2596: A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).

an obligation.
ὀφείλημα (opheilēma)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's Greek 3783: A debt, offense, sin. From opheilo; something owed, i.e. a due; morally, a fault.

Parallel Strong's
Berean Study Bible
Now the wages of the worker are not credited as a gift, but as an obligation.

Young's Literal Translation
and to him who is working, the reward is not reckoned of grace, but of debt;

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Now to the one who works, pay is not considered as a gift, but as something owed.

New American Standard Bible
Now to the one who works, his wage is not credited as a favor, but as what is due.

King James Bible
Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt.
Parallel Verses
New International Version
Now to the one who works, wages are not credited as a gift but as an obligation.

New Living Translation
When people work, their wages are not a gift, but something they have earned.

English Standard Version
Now to the one who works, his wages are not counted as a gift but as his due.

New American Standard Bible
Now to the one who works, his wage is not credited as a favor, but as what is due.

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

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Now to the one who works, pay is not considered as a gift, but as something owed.

International Standard Version
Now to someone who works, wages are not considered a gift but an obligation.

NET Bible
Now to the one who works, his pay is not credited due to grace but due to obligation.

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

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

Young's Literal Translation
and to him who is working, the reward is not reckoned of grace, but of debt;
















Cross References
Romans 3:24
Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:

Romans 11:6
And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work.

Romans 1:1
Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God,

Romans 4:3
For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness.

Romans 4:2
For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God.

Romans 4:1
What shall we say then that Abraham our father, as pertaining to the flesh, hath found?

Romans 4:5
But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.

Romans 4:6
Even as David also describeth the blessedness of the man, unto whom God imputeth righteousness without works,

Romans 4:7
Saying, Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered.
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