Romans 4:14

Translations

Modern

For if those who live by the law are heirs, faith is useless and the promise is worthless,

Traditional

For if they which are of the law be heirs, faith is made void, and the promise made of none effect:

Literal

For if those of the law are heirs, faith has been made void and the promise has been nullified.

Latin

Si enim qui ex lege, hæredes sunt: exinanita est fides, abolita est promissio.

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Greek

English

For if those who live by the law are heirs, faith is useless and the promise is worthless,

Notes

Romans 4:14

faith is useless (literally faith has become empty): If works of the law could replace faith, then faith would lose its importance. Trusting in God means recognizing our need and relying completely on God’s mercy, which leads to a life of obedience.

Theme notes and profiles

Abraham Paul (Saul) Blessing God’s Covenant with Abraham The Limitations of Law

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