Romans 4:8
Romans 4:8 in Multiple Translations
Blessed is the man whose sin the Lord will never count against him.”
Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin.
Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not reckon sin.
Happy is the man against whom no sin is recorded by the Lord.
How happy are those the Lord does not consider sinful.”
Blessed is the man, to whom the Lord imputeth not sinne.
happy the man to whom the Lord may not reckon sin.'
Blessed is the man whom the Lord will by no means charge with sin.”
Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin.
Blessed is the man to whom the Lord hath not imputed sin.
God causes to be happy the people whose sins he no longer keeps a record of.
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Greek Word Reference — Romans 4:8
Study Notes — Romans 4:8
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- Cross References
- Romans 4:8 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Romans 4:8
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Romans 4:8
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Romans 4:8
- Trapp's Commentary on Romans 4:8
- Ellicott's Commentary on Romans 4:8
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Romans 4:8
- Cambridge Bible on Romans 4:8
- Barnes' Notes on Romans 4:8
- Sermons on Romans 4:8
Context — Abraham Justified by Faith
8Blessed is the man whose sin the Lord will never count against him.”
9Is this blessing only on the circumcised, or also on the uncircumcised? We have been saying that Abraham’s faith was credited to him as righteousness. 10In what context was it credited? Was it after his circumcision, or before? It was not after, but before.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 32:2 | Blessed is the man whose iniquity the LORD does not count against him, in whose spirit there is no deceit. |
| 2 | 1 Peter 2:24 | He Himself bore our sins in His body on the tree, so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. “By His stripes you are healed.” |
| 3 | 2 Corinthians 5:19–20 | that God was reconciling the world to Himself in Christ, not counting men’s trespasses against them. And He has committed to us the message of reconciliation. Therefore we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ: Be reconciled to God. |
| 4 | Isaiah 53:10–12 | Yet it was the LORD’s will to crush Him and to cause Him to suffer; and when His soul is made a guilt offering, He will see His offspring, He will prolong His days, and the good pleasure of the LORD will prosper in His hand. 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. Therefore I will allot Him a portion with the great, and He will divide the spoils with the strong, because He has poured out His life unto death, and He was numbered with the transgressors. Yet He bore the sin of many and made intercession for the transgressors. |
| 5 | 1 Peter 3:18 | For Christ also suffered for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit, |
| 6 | Philemon 1:18–19 | But if he has wronged you in any way or owes you anything, charge it to my account. I, Paul, write this with my own hand. I will repay it—not to mention that you owe me your very self. |
Romans 4:8 Summary
[This verse is saying that when we trust in God, He forgives our sin and no longer holds it against us. This is a free gift, and we can't earn it by being good or doing certain things, as seen in Ephesians 2:8-9. Instead, we can trust in God's love and mercy, and know that we are forgiven because of what Jesus Christ did for us on the cross, as seen in John 3:16.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for the Lord to never count our sin against us?
This means that when we put our faith in Jesus Christ, God no longer holds our sin against us, and we are forgiven, as seen in Psalm 103:12 and Romans 8:1.
Is this verse saying that God ignores our sin or doesn't care about it?
No, this verse is saying that God has chosen to forgive our sin through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, as seen in Romans 3:25, and no longer counts it against us.
How can I be sure that my sin will never be counted against me?
According to Romans 4:8 and Romans 3:24, we can be sure of forgiveness when we put our faith in Jesus Christ and trust in His work on the cross, as seen in John 3:16 and Ephesians 2:8-9.
Does this mean that I can continue to sin and God won't care?
No, as seen in Romans 6:1-2 and Galatians 5:13, this verse is not giving us a license to sin, but rather explaining the nature of God's forgiveness and mercy towards those who trust in Him.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I am still trying to earn God's favor, and how can I trust in His forgiveness instead?
- How does the knowledge that God will never count my sin against me affect my relationship with Him?
- What are some ways that I can live out the freedom and joy of being forgiven, as seen in this verse?
- How can I share this truth with others who may be struggling with guilt and shame?
Gill's Exposition on Romans 4:8
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Romans 4:8
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Romans 4:8
Trapp's Commentary on Romans 4:8
Ellicott's Commentary on Romans 4:8
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Romans 4:8
Cambridge Bible on Romans 4:8
Barnes' Notes on Romans 4:8
Sermons on Romans 4:8
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A Merry Heart Doeth Good Like Medicine by Jack Hyles | In this sermon, the preacher talks about the story of Noah and the flood. He emphasizes the importance of having a cheerful and happy spirit, which he equates to having a merry hea |
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Jehovah's Witnesses #2 - the Ten Misapplied Texts Pt. 1 by Mike Theule | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that worshiping riches is not the same as worshiping God. He refers to Isaiah 43-45 and Galatians 4:8 to highlight the importance of recogni |
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The Word of Forgiveness by A.W. Pink | A.W. Pink emphasizes the profound significance of Jesus' first saying on the cross, 'Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.' He reflects on the depth of human sin an |
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And He Shall Put His Hand Upon the Head of the Burnt-Offering by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the profound significance of Jesus being made 'sin for us' through the symbolic act of transferring sin to the burnt offering. He explains that the act of |
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His Heart Is Fixed by Thomas Watson | Thomas Watson preaches about the importance of having a fixed heart in trusting the Lord, highlighting the privileges and blessings of a righteous man who delights in God's command |
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The Upright Man's Character by Thomas Watson | Thomas Watson preaches about the importance of sincerity and uprightness in a Christian's character, highlighting the significance of having a heart for God, working by an upright |
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Light in Darkness by Thomas Watson | Thomas Watson preaches about the comforting light that arises in darkness for the upright, emphasizing that God's promises bring joy and relief even in the midst of trouble and aff |





