Bible Strands
Romans 10:4
For Christ is the end of the law, to bring righteousness to everyone who believes.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul writes to the Roman church, positioning Christ's role between Israel's failed attempt to establish their own righteousness (v. 3) and the Mosaic standard of doing (v. 5).
The words — Τέλος (telos) carries both "termination" and "goal/purpose" in Greek; the verse's meaning pivots on which sense the reader accepts.
The thread — Galatians 3:24 frames the law as a guardian leading to Christ; Matthew 5:17 has Jesus claiming fulfillment rather than abolition; Romans 8:3 names the law's powerlessness that Christ's coming addresses.
Why it lands — The verse forces a practical decision: you either stand under the law's demand to do, or you receive righteousness as a gift through belief. There is no third position offered.
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The Greek words
King James Version
For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth.
Cross-references
- Galatians 3:24 So the law became our guardian to lead us to Christ, that we might be justified by faith.
- Romans 8:3 For what the law was powerless to do in that it was weakened by the flesh, God did by sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful man, as an offering for sin. He thus condemned sin in the flesh,
- Matthew 5:17 Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets. I have not come to abolish them, but to fulfill them.
- Acts 13:38 Therefore let it be known to you, brothers, that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you.
- John 1:17 For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.
- Isaiah 53:11 After the anguish of His soul, He will see the light of life and be satisfied. By His knowledge My righteous Servant will justify many, and He will bear their iniquities.
- Hebrews 10:14 because by a single offering He has made perfect for all time those who are being sanctified.
- Romans 7:1 Do you not know, brothers (for I am speaking to those who know the law), that the law has authority over a man only as long as he lives?
- Colossians 2:10 And you have been made complete in Christ, who is the head over every ruler and authority.
- Colossians 2:17 These are a shadow of the things to come, but the body that casts it belongs to Christ.