Romans 10:4

Translations

Modern

For Christ is the end of the law, to bring righteousness to everyone who believes.

Traditional

For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth.

Literal

For the end of law is Christ, unto righteousness to everyone believing.

Latin

Finis enim legis, Christus, ad justitiam omni credenti.

Original

Greek

English

For Christ is the end of the law, to bring righteousness to everyone who believes.

Notes

Romans 10:4

The function of the law was to point forward and prepare the way for the Messiah, God's chosen one. The coming of Jesus does not destroy the law but fulfills all of its requirements, so that the primary requirement for God’s people is to believe in him (see 3:31; Matthew 5:17–18).

Romans 9:1–11:36

n this section, Paul addresses a serious question. Many Jews did not believe in Jesus. If God had promised salvation to Israel, how could Jesus truly fulfill God’s plan when so few Jews believed (9:1–5)? In response, Paul uses the Old Testament to show that God always planned to save only a remnant, that is, a smaller group within Israel (9:6–29). Paul also explains that many Jews did not accept Christ because they refused to trust in him (9:30–10:21).

Paul then makes clear that God has not rejected Israel. Some Jews have already believed in Christ (11:1–10). Many more will trust in Christ in the future (11:12–26).

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Ethnic Hatred God’s Unified Plan of Salvation The Climax of Scripture The Limitations of Law

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Parallels

Isaiah 65:1–16

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of Esther Elect, Election Jew Land Letter to the Romans Mystery Sinlessness of Christ Torah

Topics

Faith in Christ Faith: Excludes Self-Justification God: Righteousness of Jesus, the Christ: Mission of Justification: General Scriptures Concerning Law: Temporary Marking your Body Religion: True Righteousness Imputed: Christ is the End of the Law For Righteousness: Christ is the End of the Law For Salvation: Plan of Salvation: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To The Law

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