Romans 4:3
However, what does Scripture say? “Abraham trusted God, and so he was considered as being a good person who did right.”
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness.
In Context
4Whoever works gets paid—it's not considered as a gift, but because they've earned their wages.
Cross References
Genesis 15:6Abram trusted what the Lord said, and so the Lord counted Abram as being in a right relationship with him.
Isaiah 8:20Go and examine God's law and his instructions! If what they say doesn't correspond with God's word, there will be no dawn for them.
Mark 12:10Haven't you even read this Scripture: ‘The stone rejected by the builders has become the chief cornerstone.
Romans 4:9Now is this blessing just for the Jews, or is it for others too? We've just stated that Abraham was accepted as good and right because he trusted God.
Romans 4:22That's why Abraham was considered right by God.
Romans 10:11As Scripture says, “Those who trust in him will not be disappointed.”
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 →