Romans 10:4 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

⁴ So, Christ has brought an end to the law [as a means] of being made right with God for every person who believes [in Him].

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁴ For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁴ For Christ is the end of the Law [the limit at which it ceases to be, for the Law leads up to Him Who is the fulfillment of its types, and in Him the purpose which it was designed to accomplish is fulfilled. That is, the purpose of the Law is fulfilled in Him] as the means of righteousness (right relationship to God) for everyone who trusts in and adheres to and relies on Him.

American Standard Version (1901)

⁴ For Christ is the end of the law unto righteousness to every one that believeth.

Common English Bible

⁴ Christ is the goal of the Law, which leads to righteousness for all who have faith in God.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁴ For the end of the law, Christ, is unto justice for all who believe.

Romans 10:4 Cross References

Matthew 3:15

But Jesus answered him, “Allow it [to be done], for it is proper for us to complete everything that is right [before God].” So, John agreed to it.

John 1:17

For the Law was given through Moses; [but] God’s favor and truth came through Jesus Christ.

Romans 3:22

Being considered right with God is [obtained] through faith in Jesus Christ by every person who believes [in Him], for there is no favoritism [with God],

1 Corinthians 1:30

But God brought you into [fellowship with] Christ Jesus, who was made to be God’s wisdom for us. Through Christ you have received a right relationship with God, [as well as] holiness and redemption [i.e., being bought back from Satan].

Galatians 3:24

So, the Law of Moses became like our “transportation to school,” bringing us to [the school of] Christ where we [learn how to be] made right with God by faith [in Christ].

Galatians 4:5

so that He could buy back [from Satan] those who were [still] under [obligation to] the Law of Moses, and that we could become adopted children.

Colossians 2:10

and you people have been made full [i.e., spiritually complete] in [fellowship with] Him, who is the [spiritual] head over all who rule and have authority.

Colossians 2:17

These things are [only] a shadow of future things, but the body [i.e., the real substance of things] belongs to Christ. [Note: The idea here is that the ritual observances of the Mosaic Law were like shadows pointing to the reality of life in Christ].

Hebrews 10:14

For by one offering [i.e., the sacrifice of Himself], Christ has made perfect forever those people who are being set apart for God.