Romans 4:3
for what does the writing say? “And Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned to him for righteousness”;
Literal Standard Version
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 declared righteous by works, he has to boast—but not before God;
4and to him who is working, the reward is not reckoned of grace, but of debt;
Cross References
Genesis 15:6And he has believed in YHWH, and He reckons it to him—righteousness.
Isaiah 8:20To the Law and to the testimony! If not, let them say after this manner, “That there is no dawn to it.”
Mark 12:10And this Writing you did not read: A stone that the builders rejected, it became the head of a corner;
Romans 4:9[Is] this blessedness, then, on the circumcision, or also on the uncircumcision—for we say that faith was reckoned to Abraham for righteousness?
Romans 4:22for this reason also it was reckoned to him for righteousness.
Romans 10:11for the Writing says, “Everyone who is believing on Him will not be ashamed,”
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 →