Romans 10:4

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

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].

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.