Romans 4:3
For what sayth the scripture? Abraham beleued God, and it was counted vnto hym for ryghteousnes.
Bible (Bishops')
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 iustified by workes, the hath he wherein to boaste, but not before God.
4To hym that worketh, is the reward not reckened of grace, but of duetie.
Cross References
Genesis 15:6And [Abram] beleued the Lord, & that counted he to hym for righteousnesse.
Isaiah 8:20Get thee to the lawe, and the testimonie: and if they speake not after this worde, there is no light in them.
Mark 12:10Haue ye not read this Scripture? The stone which the builders dyd refuse, is become the chiefe stone of the corner:
Romans 4:9Came [this] blessednes then vpon the circumcision, or vpon the vncircumcision also? For we say, that fayth was reckened to Abraham for ryghteousnes.
Romans 4:22And therfore was it reckened to hym for righteousnes.
Romans 10:11For the scripture sayth: Whosoeuer beleueth on him, shall not be cofounded.
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 →