Romans 4:3
For what says the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him for righteousness.
Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament
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 justified by works, he has cause for boasting, but not before God.
4Now to him that works, the reward is not counted as a favor, but as a debt:
Cross References
Mark 12:10Have you not read this scripture: The stone which the builders rejected has become the head of the corner;
Romans 4:9Comes this blessedness then on those who are circumcised only, or on those who are uncircumcised also? For we say that faith was counted to Abraham for righteousness.
Romans 4:22For this reason, it was counted to him for righteousness.
Romans 10:11For the scripture says: He that believes on him shall not be ashamed.
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 →