But for us also, to whom it shall be imputed, if we believe on him that raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead;
But {G235} for {G1223} us {G2248} also {G2532}, to whom {G3739} it shall be {G3195} imputed {G3049}, if we believe {G4100} on {G1909} him that raised up {G1453} Jesus {G2424} our {G2257} Lord {G2962} from {G1537} the dead {G3498};
They were written also for us, who will certainly have our account credited too, because we have trusted in him who raised Yeshua our Lord from the dead —
but also for us, to whom righteousness will be credited—for us who believe in Him who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead.
but for our sake also, unto whom it shall be reckoned, who believe on him that raised Jesus our Lord from the dead,
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Acts 2:24
Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be holden of it. -
1 Peter 1:21
Who by him do believe in God, that raised him up from the dead, and gave him glory; that your faith and hope might be in God. -
Acts 13:30
But God raised him from the dead: -
Romans 10:9
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. -
Romans 10:10
For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. -
Acts 2:39
For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, [even] as many as the Lord our God shall call. -
Ephesians 1:18
The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,
Commentary on Romans 4:24 (KJV)
The Apostle Paul concludes his argument from the example of Abraham, showing that the principle of righteousness being imputed through faith applies not only to Abraham but also to believers in Christ Jesus.
Context
Romans chapter 4 is a foundational text demonstrating that justification (being declared righteous before God) is by faith, not by works of the law. Paul uses Abraham, the father of Israel, as the primary example, showing that Abraham was credited with righteousness long before the Law of Moses was given (see Romans 4:3, referencing Genesis 15:6). Verse 24 transitions from Abraham's historical example to its direct application for those who believe in the New Testament era.
Key Themes
Linguistic Insights
The key word "imputed" comes from the Greek word logizomai, an accounting term meaning "to count," "reckon," "credit," or "put to one's account." It emphasizes that righteousness is not earned but is a legal declaration based on faith.
Reflection and Application
Romans 4:24 is a powerful declaration that the path to a right relationship with God is the same for all time: through faith. For us, this faith is specifically directed towards God's ultimate act of power and validation in raising Jesus our Lord from the dead. This verse assures us that just as Abraham's faith was counted as righteousness, so too our belief in the risen Christ is the basis upon which God credits us with righteousness. This frees us from the burden of trying to earn salvation through works and places our hope squarely on God's grace received through faith in Jesus.