Romans 10:4 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

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

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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.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

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

Romans 10:4 Cross References

Isaiah 53:11

Out of his anguish he shall see; he shall find satisfaction through his knowledge. The righteous one, my servant, shall make many righteous, and he shall bear their iniquities.

Numbers 7:15

one young bull, one ram, one male lamb a year old, for a burnt offering;

Matthew 3:15

But Jesus answered him, “Let it be so now, for it is proper for us in this way to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he consented.

John 1:17

The law indeed was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.

Romans 3:22

the righteousness of God through the faith of Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction,

1 Corinthians 1:30

In contrast, God is why you are in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification and redemption,

Galatians 3:24

Therefore the law was our disciplinarian until Christ came, so that we might be reckoned as righteous by faith.

Galatians 4:5

in order to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as children.

Colossians 2:10

and you have come to fullness in him, who is the head of every ruler and authority.

Colossians 2:17

These are only a shadow of what is to come, but the body belongs to Christ.

Hebrews 10:14

For by a single offering he has perfected for all time those who are sanctified.