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◄ Romans 10:10►

New International Version
For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.

New Living Translation
For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by openly declaring your faith that you are saved.

English Standard Version
For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved.

Berean Standard Bible
For with your heart you believe and are justified, and with your mouth you confess and are saved.

Berean Literal Bible
For in the heart is belief unto righteousness, and in the mouth is confession unto salvation.

King James Bible
For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

New King James Version
For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

New American Standard Bible
for with the hearta person believes, resulting in righteousness, and with the mouth he confesses, resulting in salvation.

NASB 1995
for with the heart a person believes, resulting in righteousness, and with the mouth he confesses, resulting in salvation.

NASB 1977
for with the heart man believes, resulting in righteousness, and with the mouth he confesses, resulting in salvation.

Legacy Standard Bible
for with the heart a person believes, leading to righteousness, and with the mouth he confesses, leading to salvation.

Amplified Bible
For with the heart a person believes [in Christ as Savior] resulting in his justification [that is, being made righteous—being freed of the guilt of sin and made acceptable to God]; and with the mouth he acknowledgesand confesses [his faith openly], resulting inand confirming [his] salvation.

Christian Standard Bible
One believes with the heart, resulting in righteousness, and one confesses with the mouth, resulting in salvation.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
One believes with the heart, resulting in righteousness, and one confesses with the mouth, resulting in salvation.

American Standard Version
for with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

Contemporary English Version
God will accept you and save you, if you truly believe this and tell it to others.

English Revised Version
for with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
By believing you receive God's approval, and by declaring your faith you are saved.

Good News Translation
For it is by our faith that we are put right with God; it is by our confession that we are saved.

International Standard Version
For one believes with his heart and is justified, and declares with his mouth and is saved.

NET Bible
For with the heart one believes and thus has righteousness and with the mouth one confesses and thus has salvation.

New Heart English Bible
For with the heart one believes, resulting in righteousness, and with the mouth acknowledgment is made, resulting in salvation.

Webster's Bible Translation
For with the heart man believeth to righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made to salvation.

Weymouth New Testament
For with the heart men believe and obtain righteousness, and with the mouth they make confession and obtain salvation.

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
For with your heart you believe and are justified, and with your mouth you confess and are saved.

World English Bible
For with the heart one believes resulting in righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made resulting in salvation.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
for with the heart [one] believes to righteousness, and with the mouth is confession made to salvation;

Berean Literal Bible
For in the heart is belief unto righteousness, and in the mouth is confession unto salvation.

Young's Literal Translation
for with the heart doth one believe to righteousness, and with the mouth is confession made to salvation;

Smith's Literal Translation
For with the heart is believed for justice: and with the mouth is confessed for salvation.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
For, with the heart, we believe unto justice; but, with the mouth, confession is made unto salvation.

Catholic Public Domain Version
For with the heart, we believe unto justice; but with the mouth, confession is unto salvation.

New American Bible
For one believes with the heart and so is justified, and one confesses with the mouth and so is saved.

New Revised Standard Version
For one believes with the heart and so is justified, and one confesses with the mouth and so is saved.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
For the heart which believes in him, shall be declared righteous, and the mouth that confesses him shall live.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
For the heart that believes in him is made right, and the mouth that confesses him has life.

NT Translations

Anderson New Testament
For with the heart we believe, in order to justification; and with the mouth we make confession, it order to salvation.

Godbey New Testament
for with the heart it is believed unto righteousness; and with the mouth it is confessed unto salvation.

Haweis New Testament
For with the heart faith is exercised unto righteousness; and with the mouth is confession made unto salvation.

Mace New Testament
for with the heart man believeth unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

Weymouth New Testament
For with the heart men believe and obtain righteousness, and with the mouth they make confession and obtain salvation.

Worrell New Testament
for with the heartman believes unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

Worsley New Testament
For with the heartman believeth unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

The Word Brings Salvation
…9that if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.10For with your heart you believe and are justified,and with your mouth you confess and are saved.11It is just as the Scripture says: “Anyone who believes in Him will never be put to shame.”…

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Cross References

Matthew 12:34-37
You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks. / The good man brings good things out of his good store of treasure, and the evil man brings evil things out of his evil store of treasure. / But I tell you that men will give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. ...

Luke 6:45
The good man brings good things out of the good treasure of his heart, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil treasure of his heart. For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks.

John 3:16-18
For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. / For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him. / Whoever believes in Him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe has already been condemned, because he has not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son.

John 5:24
Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever hears My word and believes Him who sent Me has eternal life and will not come under judgment. Indeed, he has crossed over from death to life.

John 12:42-43
Nevertheless, many of the leaders believed in Him. But because of the Pharisees they did not confess Him, for fear that they would be put out of the synagogue. / For they loved praise from men more than praise from God.

Acts 8:37
And Philip said, “If you believe with all your heart, you may be baptized.” The eunuch replied, “I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.”

Acts 16:31
They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved, you and your household.”

2 Corinthians 4:13
And in keeping with what is written, “I believed, therefore I have spoken,” we who have the same spirit of faith also believe and therefore speak,

Galatians 2:16
know that a man is not justified by works of the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ. So we, too, have believed in Christ Jesus, that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by works of the law, because by works of the law no one will be justified.

Ephesians 2:8-9
For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God, / not by works, so that no one can boast.

Philippians 3:9
and be found in Him, not having my own righteousness from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God on the basis of faith.

1 John 4:15
If anyone confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God.

1 John 5:10
Whoever believes in the Son of God has this testimony within him; whoever does not believe God has made Him out to be a liar, because he has not believed in the testimony that God has given about His Son.

Genesis 15:6
Abram believed the LORD, and it was credited to him as righteousness.

Deuteronomy 30:14
But the word is very near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart, so that you may obey it.

Treasury of Scripture

For with the heart man believes to righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made to salvation.

For with.

Luke 8:15
But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keepit, and bring forth fruit with patience.

John 1:12,13
But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God,even to them that believe on his name: …

John 3:19-21
And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil…

unto righteousness.

Galatians 2:16
Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.

Philippians 3:9
And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:

and with.

Romans 10:9
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.

1 John 4:15
Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God.

Revelation 2:13
I know thy works, and where thou dwellest,even where Satan's seatis: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipaswas my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth.

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Romans 10

1.The difference between the righteousness of the law, and that of faith;
11.all who believe, both Jew and Gentile, shall not be shamed;
18.and that the Gentiles shall receive the word and believe.
19.Israel was not ignorant of these things.

Study Bible

Book ◦ Chapter

For with your heart you believe and are justified
The heart in biblical terms often refers to the center of one's being, encompassing mind, will, and emotions. Belief is not merely intellectual assent but involves trust and reliance on God. Justification is a legal term, indicating being declared righteous before God. This echoesGenesis 15:6, where Abraham's faith was credited to him as righteousness, establishing a pattern of faith leading to justification. The heart's role in belief underscores the sincerity and depth required in one's relationship with God, contrasting with mere outward religious observance.

and with your mouth you confess and are saved
Confession here involves openly declaring one's faith, aligning with the practice of early Christians who publicly professed Jesus as Lord, often at great personal risk. This public declaration is a natural outflow of genuine belief, as seen inMatthew 10:32-33, where Jesus emphasizes the importance of acknowledging Him before others. Salvation, in this context, is both a present reality and a future hope, encompassing deliverance from sin and eternal life. The connection between confession and salvation highlights the communal and outward expression of faith, reinforcing the idea that true belief inevitably manifests in action and testimony.

Persons / Places / Events

1.Paul the Apostle
The author of the Book of Romans, Paul was a key figure in the early Christian church, known for his missionary journeys and theological teachings.

2.The Roman Church
The recipients of the letter, the Roman Christians were a diverse group of Jewish and Gentile believers living in the heart of the Roman Empire.

3.Justification and Salvation
Central themes in this verse, representing the process of being declared righteous before God and being delivered from sin and its consequences.

Teaching Points

The Heart and Belief
True belief originates in the heart, the center of one's being, and is not merely intellectual assent.

The Greek word for "heart" (kardia) implies the core of our emotions, will, and intellect, indicating a deep, personal conviction.

Justification by Faith
Justification is a legal term meaning to be declared righteous. It is a gift from God received through faith.

This aligns with the doctrine of sola fide, emphasizing that faith alone is the means of being justified before God.

The Role of Confession
Confession is an outward expression of inward faith. It is both a declaration of allegiance to Christ and a testimony to others.

The Greek word for "confess" (homologeo) means to agree or acknowledge, suggesting a public declaration of faith.

Salvation as a Process
Salvation involves both an initial act of faith and an ongoing journey of living out that faith.

The dual aspect of belief and confession highlights the comprehensive nature of salvation, involving both heart and mouth.

Living Out Faith
Believers are called to live out their faith through actions and words, demonstrating the reality of their justification and salvation.

This involves a lifestyle of integrity, where belief and confession are consistently reflected in daily life.

Bible Study Questions and Answers

1.What is the meaning of Romans 10:10?

2.How does Romans 10:10 emphasize the relationship between belief and righteousness?

3.What role does confession play in salvation according to Romans 10:10?

4.How can we apply "believes with your heart" in daily Christian life?

5.Connect Romans 10:10 with Ephesians 2:8-9 on faith and salvation.

6.How does Romans 10:10 guide us in sharing the Gospel with others?

7.How does Romans 10:10 define the relationship between belief and righteousness?

8.What does Romans 10:10 imply about the necessity of verbal confession for salvation?

9.How does Romans 10:10 align with the concept of faith alone for salvation?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Romans 10?

11.What does confessing with the mouth mean for salvation?

12.What defines a good confession?

13.What does "guard your heart" mean?

14.What does confessing with the mouth mean for salvation?

What Does Romans 10:10 Mean

For with your heart you believe

Belief begins in the deepest part of who you are—the “heart.” Scripture consistently treats the heart as the center of trust and devotion, never a mere feeling.

• Genuine faith springs from the inner person, as seen when Jesus calls us to love God “with all your heart” (Mark 12:30).

•Hebrews 11:6 reminds us that “without faith it is impossible to please God,” underlining that saving belief is more than mental assent.

•John 3:16 ties this heart-level belief to eternal life: “whoever believes in Him shall not perish.”

By focusing on the heart,Romans 10:10 excludes ritual, heritage, or human effort as the basis of salvation and pinpoints personal trust in Christ alone.

and are justified

The moment the heart believes, God declares the sinner righteous—instantly and irrevocably.

•Romans 5:1 states, “having been justified by faith, we have peace with God.”

•Galatians 2:16 insists “a man is not justified by works of the Law but through faith in Jesus Christ.”

• This judicial act rests on Christ’s finished work (2 Corinthians 5:21), not on any merit we supply.

Justification is not a process but a completed verdict from the heavenly courtroom, transferring us from condemned to accepted.

and with your mouth you confess

The heart’s faith naturally finds a voice. Confession means openly identifying with Jesus as Lord.

• Jesus promises inMatthew 10:32, “Everyone who confesses Me before men, I will also confess him before My Father.”

•Luke 6:45 shows that “out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks,” confirming that verbal confession is the outward evidence of inward faith.

•Philippians 2:11 foretells that “every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord,” showing that confession aligns us with God’s ultimate purpose.

Confession is not a work that earns salvation; it is faith made audible.

and are saved

Salvation encompasses forgiveness, new life, and eternal security.

•Acts 4:12 declares, “there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved,” anchoring salvation exclusively in Christ.

•Ephesians 2:8-9 explains that we are “saved by grace through faith… not by works,” confirming that heart-belief and mouth-confession together express the one grace-based means of rescue.

•Romans 5:9-10 promises deliverance both from God’s wrath now and into everlasting life.

Thus, salvation inRomans 10:10 is the full deliverance God provides—received, not achieved.

summary

Romans 10:10 weaves together the inner and the outer: the heart believes, resulting in God’s declaration of righteousness; the mouth confesses, openly identifying with Christ; together they mark the moment we are saved. Faith is the root, confession the fruit, and salvation the harvest—all supplied by God’s grace, secured through Christ, and embraced by those who trust Him from the heart.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Greek

For
γὰρ(gar)
Conjunction
Strong's 1063:For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.

with [your] heart
καρδίᾳ(kardia)
Noun - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 2588:Prolonged from a primary kar; the heart, i.e. the thoughts or feelings; also the middle.

[you] believe
πιστεύεται(pisteuetai)
Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 4100:From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust.

[and are]
εἰς(eis)
Preposition
Strong's 1519:A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.

justified,
δικαιοσύνην(dikaiosynēn)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1343:From dikaios; equity; specially justification.

and
δὲ(de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161:A primary particle; but, and, etc.

with [your] mouth
στόματι(stomati)
Noun - Dative Neuter Singular
Strong's 4750:The mouth, speech, eloquence in speech, the point of a sword.

[you] confess
ὁμολογεῖται(homologeitai)
Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 3670:From a compound of the base of homou and logos; to assent, i.e. Covenant, acknowledge.

[and are]
εἰς(eis)
Preposition
Strong's 1519:A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.

saved.
σωτηρίαν(sōtērian)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 4991:Feminine of a derivative of soter as noun; rescue or safety.

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NT Letters: Romans 10:10 For with the heart one believes unto (Rom. Ro)