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Romans 4:14

Romans 4:14
For if they which are of the law be heirs, faith is made void, and the promise made of none effect:

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

Because the law worketh wrath,.... Not the wrath of man, though that is sometimes stirred up through the prohibitions of…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

For if they which are of the law - Who seek for justification and acceptance by the Law. Faith is made void - Faith…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

For, if they which are of the law be heirs - If the Jews only be heirs of the promise made to Abraham, and that on the…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Romans 4:9-16

St. Paul observes in this paragraph when and why Abraham was thus justified; for he has several things to remark upon…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

of the law Lit. out of the law. On the Gr. construction see on Rom 3:26 (ad finem). "Law" here is without article, and…