Romans 4:1
What, then, will we say Abraham our father to have found, according to flesh?
Literal Standard Version
In The King James Version
What shall we say then that Abraham our father, as pertaining to the flesh, hath found?
In Context
2For if Abraham was declared righteous by works, he has to boast—but not before God;
Cross References
Matthew 3:9and do not think to say in yourselves, We have a father—Abraham, for I say to you that God is able to raise children to Abraham out of these stones,
Luke 16:24and having cried, he said, Father Abraham, deal kindly with me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and may cool my tongue, because I am distressed in this flame.
John 8:33They answered Him, “We are seed of Abraham; and we have been servants to no one at any time; how do You say—You will become free?”
John 8:53Are You greater than our father Abraham, who died? And the prophets died; whom do You make Yourself?”
Acts 13:26Men, brothers, sons of the race of Abraham, and those among you fearing God, to you was the word of this salvation sent,
Romans 6:1What, then, will we say? Will we continue in sin that grace may abound?
Matthew Henry on Romans 4:1
The great gospel doctrine of justification by faith without the works of the law was so very contrary to the notions the Jews had learnt from those that sat in Moses' chair, that it would hardly go down with them; and therefore the apostle insists very largely upon it, and labours much in the confirmation and illustration of it. He had before proved it by reason and argument, now in this chapter he proves it by example, which in some places serves for confirmation as well as illustration. The example he pitches… Read the whole commentary →