Romans 4:5

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

However, to the one who does not work, but believes in Him who justifies the wicked, his faith is credited as righteousness.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
But to him who doesn’t work, but believes in him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is accounted for righteousness.
World English Bible (WEB)
But{G1161} to him that worketh{G2038}{(G5740)} not{G3361}, but{G1161} believeth{G4100}{(G5723)} on{G1909} him that justifieth{G1344}{(G5723)} the ungodly{G765}, his{G846} faith{G4102} is counted{G3049}{(G5736)} for{G1519} righteousness{G1343}.
Strong's King James
(5) But the one not working but believing in Him who declares righteous the ungodly, his believing-faith is credited for righteousness.
The F.O.G*
[5] But God operates in the revolutionary economy of grace! When someone simply trusts in Him—the One who welcomes those society labels as "ungodly"—their faith opens the door to a transformative relationship of acceptance. This acceptance isn't earned; it's freely given.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
and to him who is not working, and is believing upon Him who is declaring righteous the impious, his faith is reckoned—to righteousness:
Young's Literal Translation

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