Romans 10:4
Romans 10:4 in Multiple Translations
For Christ is the end of the law, to bring righteousness to everyone who believes.
For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth.
For Christ is the end of the law unto righteousness to every one that believeth.
For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who has faith.
For Christ is the fulfillment of the law. All those who trust in him are made right.
For Christ is the end of the Law for righteousnes vnto euery one that beleeueth.
For Christ is an end of law for righteousness to every one who is believing,
For Christ is the fulfillment of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes.
For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth.
For the end of the law is Christ, unto justice to every one that believeth.
They wanted God to erase the record of their sins as a result of their obeying his laws. But because of what Christ has done, it is no longer necessary for people to obey the laws God gave Moses in order for the record of their sins to be erased. Now God will erase the record of sins of everyone who trusts in what Christ has done.
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Greek Word Reference — Romans 10:4
Study Notes — Romans 10:4
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- Romans 10:4 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Romans 10:4
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Romans 10:4
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Romans 10:4
- Trapp's Commentary on Romans 10:4
- Ellicott's Commentary on Romans 10:4
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Romans 10:4
- Cambridge Bible on Romans 10:4
- Barnes' Notes on Romans 10:4
- Whedon's Commentary on Romans 10:4
- Sermons on Romans 10:4
Context — The Word Brings Salvation
4For Christ is the end of the law, to bring righteousness to everyone who believes.
5For concerning the righteousness that is by the law, Moses writes: “The man who does these things will live by them.” 6But the righteousness that is by faith says: “Do not say in your heart, ‘Who will ascend into heaven?’ (that is, to bring Christ down)Cross References
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| 1 | Galatians 3:24 | So the law became our guardian to lead us to Christ, that we might be justified by faith. |
| 2 | Romans 8:3–4 | For what the law was powerless to do in that it was weakened by the flesh, God did by sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful man, as an offering for sin. He thus condemned sin in the flesh, so that the righteous standard of the law might be fulfilled in us, who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. |
| 3 | Matthew 5:17–18 | Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets. I have not come to abolish them, but to fulfill them. For I tell you truly, until heaven and earth pass away, not a single jot, not a stroke of a pen, will disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished. |
| 4 | Acts 13:38–39 | Therefore let it be known to you, brothers, that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you. Through Him everyone who believes is justified from everything you could not be justified from by the law of Moses. |
| 5 | John 1:17 | For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. |
| 6 | Isaiah 53:11 | After the anguish of His soul, He will see the light of life and be satisfied. By His knowledge My righteous Servant will justify many, and He will bear their iniquities. |
| 7 | Hebrews 10:14 | because by a single offering He has made perfect for all time those who are being sanctified. |
| 8 | Romans 7:1–4 | Do you not know, brothers (for I am speaking to those who know the law), that the law has authority over a man only as long as he lives? For instance, a married woman is bound by law to her husband as long as he lives. But if her husband dies, she is released from the law of marriage. So then, if she is joined to another man while her husband is still alive, she is called an adulteress; but if her husband dies, she is free from that law and is not an adulteress, even if she marries another man. Therefore, my brothers, you also died to the law through the body of Christ, that you might belong to another, to Him who was raised from the dead, in order that we might bear fruit to God. |
| 9 | Romans 3:25–31 | God presented Him as the atoning sacrifice through faith in His blood, in order to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance He had passed over the sins committed beforehand. He did this to demonstrate His righteousness at the present time, so as to be just and to justify the one who has faith in Jesus. Where, then, is boasting? It is excluded. On what principle? On that of works? No, but on that of faith. For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from works of the law. Is God the God of Jews only? Is He not the God of Gentiles too? Yes, of Gentiles too, since there is only one God, who will justify the circumcised by faith and the uncircumcised through that same faith. Do we, then, nullify the law by this faith? Certainly not! Instead, we uphold the law. |
| 10 | Colossians 2:17 | These are a shadow of the things to come, but the body that casts it belongs to Christ. |
Romans 10:4 Summary
[This verse means that Jesus Christ is the fulfillment of the law, and that through faith in Him, we can receive righteousness and be made right with God. This is because our own efforts to follow the law and be good are not enough to make us righteous, as seen in Romans 3:20. Instead, we need to trust in Christ's perfect life and sacrifice, which paid the penalty for our sins, as explained in Romans 5:8. By putting our faith in Christ, we can receive the gift of righteousness and live a life that pleases God, as stated in 2 Corinthians 5:21.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that Christ is the end of the law?
This phrase means that Christ is the culmination and fulfillment of the law, bringing an end to our attempts to achieve righteousness through our own efforts, as seen in Romans 3:20 and Galatians 2:16.
How does Christ bring righteousness to everyone who believes?
Christ brings righteousness to believers through His death and resurrection, which paid the penalty for our sins and allowed us to be reconciled to God, as explained in Romans 5:8 and 2 Corinthians 5:21.
Is this verse saying that the law is no longer important or relevant?
No, this verse is not saying that the law is unimportant, but rather that it has been fulfilled in Christ, and our righteousness now comes through faith in Him, as stated in Matthew 5:17 and Luke 16:16.
What is the relationship between faith and righteousness in this verse?
According to this verse, faith is the means by which we receive righteousness, as it is written, 'to bring righteousness to everyone who believes', which is also seen in Ephesians 2:8-9 and Philippians 3:9.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I have tried to establish my own righteousness, and how has that worked out for me?
- How does the fact that Christ is the end of the law change my approach to living a righteous life?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to trust in Christ's righteousness rather than my own efforts?
- How can I share the message of righteousness through faith in Christ with others, as seen in Romans 10:14-15?
Gill's Exposition on Romans 10:4
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Romans 10:4
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Romans 10:4
Trapp's Commentary on Romans 10:4
Ellicott's Commentary on Romans 10:4
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Romans 10:4
Cambridge Bible on Romans 10:4
Barnes' Notes on Romans 10:4
Whedon's Commentary on Romans 10:4
Sermons on Romans 10:4
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Hells Best Kept Secret by Ray Comfort | In this sermon, the speaker discusses his approach to sharing the gospel with others. He starts by engaging in casual conversation about everyday topics like weather and sports to |
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Repairing the Breach by Alan Redpath | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes that the convention is not a time for religious entertainment, but rather a time for serious reflection on one's spiritual journey. The messa |
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(Exodus) Exodus 19:5-6 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the purpose of the law in relation to the people of Israel. He emphasizes that the law was given to reveal their sinfulness and to lead them |
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(Names of Jehovah) 4. Jehovah Tsidkenu by Roy Hession | Roy Hession emphasizes the significance of the name Jehovah Tsidkenu, meaning 'The Lord Our Righteousness,' as prophesied in Jeremiah 23:5. He explains that this name encapsulates |
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Jesus Christ Himself by C.H. Spurgeon | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of knowing Jesus and His teachings. He highlights that Jesus not only spoke about His teachings but also lived them out in Hi |
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(Romans) Twins of Truth by Willie Mullan | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of faith in God's message. He discusses the concept of faith and its role in our lives. The preacher refers to the Bible, spe |
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Sermon on the Mount: Our Soveriegn Lord (Part 2) by J. Glyn Owen | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of character in the kingdom of God. He explains that Jesus did not come to abolish the Old Testament, but to fulfill it. The |







