Romans 4:5

4:5 But to the one who does not work, but believes in the one who declares the ungodly righteous, his faith is credited as righteousness.

Romans 8:10

8:10 But if Christ is in you, your body is dead because of sin, but the Spirit is your life because of righteousness.

Romans 11:18

11:18 do not boast over the branches. But if you boast, remember that you do not support the root, but the root supports you.

tn Or “who justifies the ungodly.”

tn Greek emphasizes the contrast between these two clauses more than can be easily expressed in English.

tn Or “life-giving.” Grk “the Spirit is life.”