Romans 4:3
For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was reputed to him unto justice.
Douay-Rheims 1899
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 were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory, but not before God.
4Now to him that worketh, the reward is not reckoned according to grace, but according to debt.
Cross References
Genesis 15:6Abram believed God, and it was reputed to him unto justice.
Isaiah 8:20To the law rather, and to the testimony. And if they speak not according to this word, they shall not have the morning light.
Mark 12:10And have you not read this scripture, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is made the head of the corner:
Romans 4:9This blessedness then, doth it remain in the circumcision only, or in the uncircumcision also? For we say that unto Abraham faith was reputed to justice.
Romans 4:22And therefore it was reputed to him unto justice.
Romans 10:11For the scripture saith: Whosoever believeth in him, shall not be confounded.
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 →