Romans 10:4

4 Christ is the culmination of the law so that there may be righteousness for everyone who believes.

Romans 10:4 in Other Translations

KJV
4 For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth.
ESV
4 For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes.
NLT
4 For Christ has already accomplished the purpose for which the law was given. As a result, all who believe in him are made right with God.
MSG
4 The earlier revelation was intended simply to get us ready for the Messiah, who then puts everything right for those who trust him to do it.
CSB
4 For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes.

Romans 10:4 In-Context

2 For I can testify about them that they are zealous for God, but their zeal is not based on knowledge.
3 Since they did not know the righteousness of God and sought to establish their own, they did not submit to God’s righteousness.
4 Christ is the culmination of the law so that there may be righteousness for everyone who believes.
5 Moses writes this about the righteousness that is by the law: “The person 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)

Cross References 2

  • 1. Galatians 3:24; Romans 7:1-4
  • 2. S Romans 3:22
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