Romans 4:8
New International Version
Blessed is the one whose sin the Lord will never count against them.”

New Living Translation
Yes, what joy for those whose record the LORD has cleared of sin.”

English Standard Version
blessed is the man against whom the Lord will not count his sin.”

Berean Standard Bible
Blessed is the man whose sin the Lord will never count against him.”

Berean Literal Bible
blessed is the man against whom the Lord will never reckon sin."

King James Bible
Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin.

New King James Version
Blessed is the man to whom the LORD shall not impute sin.”

New American Standard Bible
“BLESSED IS THE MAN WHOSE SIN THE LORD WILL NOT TAKE INTO ACCOUNT.”

NASB 1995
“BLESSED IS THE MAN WHOSE SIN THE LORD WILL NOT TAKE INTO ACCOUNT.”

NASB 1977
“BLESSED IS THE MAN WHOSE SIN THE LORD WILL NOT TAKE INTO ACCOUNT.”

Legacy Standard Bible
BLESSED IS THE MAN WHOSE SIN THE LORD WILL NOT TAKE INTO ACCOUNT.”

Amplified Bible
“BLESSED and HAPPY and FAVORED IS THE MAN WHOSE SIN THE LORD WILL NOT TAKE INTO ACCOUNT nor CHARGE AGAINST HIM.”

Christian Standard Bible
Blessed is the person the Lord will never charge with sin.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
How joyful is the man the Lord will never charge with sin!

American Standard Version
Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not reckon sin.

English Revised Version
Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not reckon sin.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Blessed is the person whom the Lord no longer considers sinful."

Good News Translation
Happy is the person whose sins the Lord will not keep account of!"

International Standard Version
How blessed is the person whose sins the Lord will never charge against him!"

Majority Standard Bible
Blessed is the man whose sin the Lord will never count against him.?

NET Bible
blessed is the one against whom the Lord will never count sin."

New Heart English Bible
Happy is the one whom the Lord will not charge with sin."

Webster's Bible Translation
Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin.

Weymouth New Testament
Blessed is the man of whose sin the Lord will not take account."

World English Bible
Blessed is the man whom the Lord will by no means charge with sin.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Blessed [is] the man "" To whom the LORD may not reckon sin.”

Berean Literal Bible
blessed is the man against whom the Lord will never reckon sin."

Young's Literal Translation
happy the man to whom the Lord may not reckon sin.'

Smith's Literal Translation
A happy man to whom the Lord should not reckon sin.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Blessed is the man to whom the Lord hath not imputed sin.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Blessed is the man to whom the Lord has not imputed sin.”

New American Bible
Blessed is the man whose sin the Lord does not record.”

New Revised Standard Version
blessed is the one against whom the Lord will not reckon sin.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Blessed is the man whose sins God will not hold against him.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
“And blessed is the man to whom God will not reckon his sins.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not charge sin.

Godbey New Testament
blessed is the man of whom the Lord may not impute sin.

Haweis New Testament
Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will in nowise impute sin.?

Mace New Testament
happy is the man to whom the Lord will not account sin."

Weymouth New Testament
Blessed is the man of whose sin the Lord will not take account."

Worrell New Testament
Happy is the man to whom the Lord will not reckon sin."

Worsley New Testament
blessed is the man to whom the Lord imputeth not sin."

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Abraham Justified by Faith
7“Blessed are they whose lawless acts are forgiven, whose sins are covered. 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.…

Cross References
Psalm 32:1-2
Of David. A Maskil. Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. / Blessed is the man whose iniquity the LORD does not count against him, in whose spirit there is no deceit.

2 Corinthians 5:19
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.

Psalm 85:2
You forgave the iniquity of Your people; You covered all their sin. Selah

Hebrews 8:12
For I will forgive their iniquities and will remember their sins no more.”

Isaiah 43:25
I, yes I, am He who blots out your transgressions for My own sake and remembers your sins no more.

Jeremiah 31:34
No longer will each man teach his neighbor or his brother, saying, ‘Know the LORD,’ because they will all know Me, from the least of them to the greatest, declares the LORD. For I will forgive their iniquities and will remember their sins no more.”

Micah 7:18-19
Who is a God like You, who pardons iniquity and passes over the transgression of the remnant of His inheritance—who does not retain His anger forever, because He delights in loving devotion? / He will again have compassion on us; He will vanquish our iniquities. You will cast out all our sins into the depths of the sea.

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 from which you could not be justified by the law of Moses.

1 John 1:9
If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Ephesians 1:7
In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace

Colossians 2:13-14
When you were dead in your trespasses and in the uncircumcision of your sinful nature, God made you alive with Christ. He forgave us all our trespasses, / having canceled the debt ascribed to us in the decrees that stood against us. He took it away, nailing it to the cross!

Isaiah 1:18
“Come now, let us reason together,” says the LORD. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they will be as white as snow; though they are as red as crimson, they will become like wool.

Matthew 9:2
Just then some men brought to Him a paralytic lying on a mat. When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, “Take courage, son; your sins are forgiven.”

Luke 7:47-48
Therefore I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven, for she has loved much. But he who has been forgiven little loves little.” / Then Jesus said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.”

Hebrews 10:17
Then He adds: “Their sins and lawless acts I will remember no more.”


Treasury of Scripture

Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin.

to whom.

Isaiah 53:10-12
Yet it pleased the LORD to bruise him; he hath put him to grief: when thou shalt make his soul an offering for sin, he shall see his seed, he shall prolong his days, and the pleasure of the LORD shall prosper in his hand…

2 Corinthians 5:19-20
To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation…

Philemon 1:18
If he hath wronged thee, or oweth thee ought, put that on mine account;

Jump to Previous
Account Blessed Charge Count Happy Impute Means Reckon Recorded Sin
Jump to Next
Account Blessed Charge Count Happy Impute Means Reckon Recorded Sin
Romans 4
1. Abraham's faith was credited to him as righteousness;
10. before he was circumcised.
13. By faith only he and his seed received the promise.
16. Abraham is the father of all who believe.
24. Our faith also shall be credited to us as righteousness.














Blessed is the man
The term "blessed" in biblical context often refers to a state of spiritual well-being and prosperity, not necessarily material wealth. It echoes the Beatitudes in Matthew 5, where Jesus describes the blessedness of those who are poor in spirit, mourn, and are meek. This blessing is a divine favor that transcends earthly circumstances, indicating a deep, abiding joy and peace that comes from a right relationship with God.

whose sin
Sin, in the biblical sense, is any action, thought, or attitude that falls short of God's perfect standard. Romans 3:23 states that all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, highlighting the universal nature of sin. The concept of sin is rooted in the Old Testament, where it is often associated with missing the mark or rebellion against God's law. Understanding sin is crucial to grasping the need for redemption and the significance of Christ's atoning work.

the Lord
The Lord here refers to Yahweh, the covenant-keeping God of Israel, who is both just and merciful. In the New Testament, the Lord is also a title for Jesus Christ, emphasizing His divine authority and role in salvation. The use of "the Lord" underscores the divine initiative in forgiveness and the sovereignty of God in the process of justification.

will never count
The phrase "will never count" is a legal term, often translated as "impute" or "reckon." It signifies the act of not attributing sin to someone's account. This concept is central to the doctrine of justification by faith, where believers are declared righteous before God not because of their own works, but because of their faith in Jesus Christ. This is a key theme in Paul's letters, particularly in Romans and Galatians.

against him.”
The assurance that sin will not be counted against the believer is a profound statement of God's grace and forgiveness. It reflects the new covenant promise found in Jeremiah 31:34, where God declares that He will forgive iniquity and remember sin no more. This assurance is made possible through the sacrificial death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, who bore the penalty for sin on behalf of humanity. It provides believers with confidence and peace, knowing that their standing before God is secure.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Paul the Apostle
The author of the Book of Romans, Paul was a key figure in the early Christian church, known for his missionary journeys and theological writings. In Romans, he addresses both Jewish and Gentile believers in Rome, explaining the righteousness that comes from faith.

2. David
King David is referenced earlier in Romans 4 as an example of someone who understood the blessing of having sins forgiven. Paul quotes from David's psalms to illustrate the principle of justification by faith.

3. Rome
The city to which the letter is addressed. It was a major center of the ancient world, with a diverse population including both Jews and Gentiles.

4. Abraham
Though not directly mentioned in verse 8, Abraham is a central figure in Romans 4. Paul uses Abraham's faith as a model for believers, showing that righteousness is credited apart from works.

5. The Lord
Refers to God, who is the one who justifies and forgives sins. The verse emphasizes God's role in not counting sin against those who are blessed.
Teaching Points
The Blessing of Forgiveness
Understanding the depth of God's forgiveness is crucial for a believer's joy and peace. Recognize that being forgiven is a profound blessing that transforms our relationship with God.

Justification by Faith
Emphasize that righteousness is credited through faith, not by works. This truth should encourage believers to rely on God's grace rather than their own efforts.

The Assurance of Salvation
Assurance comes from knowing that God will never count our sins against us. This assurance should lead to a life of gratitude and obedience.

The Role of Faith in the Believer's Life
Faith is not just the starting point of the Christian life but the ongoing means by which we live in right relationship with God.

Living in the Light of Forgiveness
Encourage believers to live out their faith with the confidence that comes from being forgiven, impacting how they interact with others and face life's challenges.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Blessed [is]
μακάριος (makarios)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3107: Happy, blessed, to be envied. A prolonged form of the poetical makar; supremely blest; by extension, fortunate, well off.

[the] man
ἀνὴρ (anēr)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 435: A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man.

[whose] sin
ἁμαρτίαν (hamartian)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 266: From hamartano; a sin.

[the] Lord
Κύριος (Kyrios)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.

will never count
λογίσηται (logisētai)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Middle - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 3049: To reckon, count, charge with; reason, decide, conclude; think, suppose.

against him.”
οὗ (hou)
Personal / Relative Pronoun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that.


Links
Romans 4:8 NIV
Romans 4:8 NLT
Romans 4:8 ESV
Romans 4:8 NASB
Romans 4:8 KJV

Romans 4:8 BibleApps.com
Romans 4:8 Biblia Paralela
Romans 4:8 Chinese Bible
Romans 4:8 French Bible
Romans 4:8 Catholic Bible

NT Letters: Romans 4:8 Blessed is the man whom the Lord (Rom. Ro)
Romans 4:7
Top of Page
Top of Page