Romans 4:3
For what does the scripture say? And Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned to him for righteousness.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness.
In Context
2For if Abraham was made righteous from works, he has a boast, but not before God.
Cross References
Genesis 15:6And he believed in LORD, and he reckoned it to him for righteousness.
Isaiah 8:20[Seek] to the law and to the testimony! If they speak not according to this word, surely there is no morning for them.
Mark 12:10And have ye not read this scripture: The stone that those who build rejected, this came to be into the head of the corner.
Romans 4:9Is this blessedness therefore upon men of circumcision, or also upon men of uncircumcision? For we say, Faith was reckoned to Abraham for righteousness.
Romans 4:22And therefore it was reckoned to him for righteousness.
Romans 10:11For the scripture says, Every man who believes in him will not be shamed.
Matthew Henry on Romans 4:2-9
The Case of Abraham. ( a. d. 58.) 1 What shall we say then that Abraham our father, as pertaining to the flesh, hath found? 2 For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God. 3 For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness. 4 Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt. 5 But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness. 6 Even as… Read the whole commentary →