Romans 4:3
For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.”
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness.
In Context
2If Abraham was indeed justified by works, he had something to boast about, but not before God.
4Now the wages of the worker are not credited as a gift, but as an obligation.
Cross References
Genesis 15:6Abram believed the LORD, and it was credited to him as righteousness.
Isaiah 8:20To the law and to the testimony! If they do not speak according to this word, they have no light of dawn.
Mark 12:10Have you never read this Scripture: ‘The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.
Romans 4:9Is this blessing only on the circumcised, or also on the uncircumcised? We have been saying that Abraham’s faith was credited to him as righteousness.
Romans 4:22This is why “it was credited to him as righteousness.”
Romans 10:11It is just as the Scripture says: “Anyone who believes in Him will never 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 →