Romans 4:1
What, then, shall we say that Abraham our father has found, as it respects the flesh?
Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament
In The King James Version
What shall we say then that Abraham our father, as pertaining to the flesh, hath found?
In Context
2For if Abraham was justified by works, he has cause for boasting, but not before God.
Cross References
Matthew 3:9and think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham for our father; for I say to you that God is able from these stones to raise up children to Abraham.
Luke 16:24And he called to him and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.
John 8:33They answered him: We are the posterity of Abraham, and have never been in bondage to any one. How say you, You shall be made free?
John 8:53Are you greater than our father Abraham, who is dead? And the prophets are dead; whom do you make yourself?
Acts 13:26Brethren, sons of the family of Abraham, and those among you who fear God, to you is the word of this salvation sent.
Romans 6:1What, then, shall we say? Shall we continue in sin that grace may abound?
Matthew Henry on Romans 4:1
The great gospel doctrine of justification by faith without the works of the law was so very contrary to the notions the Jews had learnt from those that sat in Moses' chair, that it would hardly go down with them; and therefore the apostle insists very largely upon it, and labours much in the confirmation and illustration of it. He had before proved it by reason and argument, now in this chapter he proves it by example, which in some places serves for confirmation as well as illustration. The example he pitches… Read the whole commentary →