5. But to him that worketh not--who, despairing of acceptance with
God by "working" for it the work of obedience, does not attempt it.
but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly--casts himself upon
the mercy of Him that justifieth those who deserve only condemnation.
his faith, &c.--(See on
Ro 4:3).
JFB.
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