Romans 10:4
2 For I testify about them that they are zealous for God, but not on the basis of knowledge.
3 Because they were ignorant of God’s righteousness and sought to establish their own, they did not submit to God’s righteousness.
For Christ is the end of the law, to bring righteousness to everyone who believes.
5 For concerning the righteousness that is by the law, Moses writes: “The man who does these things will live by them.”
6 But the righteousness that is by faith says: “Do not say in your heart, ‘Who will ascend into heaven?’ (that is, to bring Christ down)
Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
Compare
- BSB
- For Christ is the end of the law, to bring righteousness to everyone who believes.
- KJV
- For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth.
- WEB
- For Christ is the fulfillment of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes.
- ASV
- For Christ is the end of the law unto righteousness to every one that believeth.
- DARBY
- For Christ is [the] end of law for righteousness to every one that believes.
- BLB
- For the end of law [is] Christ, unto righteousness to everyone believing.
- ÅB
- For Kristus er lovens ende, til rettferdighet for alle som tror.
- OTB
- For Kristus er oppfyllelsen av loven slik at rettferdighet kan være tilgjengelig for alle som tror.
- B1930
- For Kristus er lovens ende, til rettferdighet for hver den som tror.
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
Galatians 3:24
So the law became our guardian to lead us to Christ, that we might be justified by faith.
Read in contextRomans 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,
Read in contextMatthew 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.
Read in contextActs 13:38–39
Therefore let it be known to you, brothers, that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you.
Read in contextJohn 1:17
For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.
Read in contextHebrews 10:14
because by a single offering He has made perfect for all time those who are being sanctified.
Read in contextIsaiah 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.
Read in contextColossians 2:10
And you have been made complete in Christ, who is the head over every ruler and authority.
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