Romans 4:3
For what says the Scripture? And Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned to him for righteousness.
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
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 ground of boasting; but not before God.
4Now to him that works, the reward is not reckoned as of grace, but as a debt.
Cross References
Mark 12:10And have ye not read this scripture: The stone which the builders disallowed, The same is become the head of the corner;
Romans 4:9Comes this happiness then on the circumcision, or also on he uncircumcision? For we say that faith was reckoned to Abraham for righteousness.
Romans 4:22Wherefore also it was reckoned to him for righteousness.
Romans 10:11For the Scripture says: Whoever believes on him shall not be put to shame.
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 →