Romans 4:11

And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the justice of the faith, which he had, being uncircumcised; that he might be the father of all them that believe, being uncircumcised, that unto them also it may be reputed to justice:

Douay-Rheims 1899

In The King James Version

And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had yet being uncircumcised: that he might be the father of all them that believe, though they be not circumcised; that righteousness might be imputed unto them also:

In Context

10How then was it reputed? When he was in circumcision, or in uncircumcision? Not in circumcision, but in uncircumcision.

12And might be the father of circumcision; not to them only, that are of the circumcision, but to them also that follow the steps of the faithful, that is in the uncircumcision of our father Abraham.

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Cross References

Genesis 17:10This is my covenant which you shall observe, between me and you, and thy seed after thee: All the male kind of you shall be circumcised:

Exodus 31:13Speak to the children of Israel, and thou shalt say to them: See that thou keep my sabbath: because it is a sign between me and you in your generations: that you may know that I am the Lord, who sanctify you.

Deuteronomy 30:6The Lord thy God will circumcise thy heart, and the heart of thy seed: that then mayst love the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul, that thou mayst live.

Ezekiel 20:20And sanctify my sabbaths, that they may be a sign between me and you: and that you may know that I am the Lord your God.

Matthew 16:16Simon Peter answered and said: Thou art Christ, the Son of the living God.

John 3:15That whosoever believeth in him, may not perish; but may have life everlasting.

Matthew Henry on Romans 4:10-23

The Case of Abraham. ( a. d. 58.) 9 Cometh this blessedness then upon the circumcision only, or upon the uncircumcision also? for we say that faith was reckoned to Abraham for righteousness. 10 How was it then reckoned? when he was in circumcision, or in uncircumcision? Not in circumcision, but in uncircumcision. 11 And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had yet being uncircumcised: that he might be the father of all them that believe, though they be not… Read the whole commentary →

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