Romans 4:1
What advantage then shall we say that Abraham our father had as to the flesh?
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
What shall we say then that Abraham our father, as pertaining to the flesh, hath found?
In Context
Cross References
Matthew 3:9and think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham for our father; for I say to you, that God is able out of these stones to raise up children to Abraham.
Luke 16:24And he called and said, Father Abraham, have pity on me, and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.
John 8:33They answered him, We are Abraham's offspring, and have never been in bondage to any one; how sayest, thou, Ye will be made free?
John 8:53Art thou greater than our father Abraham, who died? The prophets also died. Whom dost thou make thyself?
Acts 13:26Brethren, sons of the stock of Abraham, and those among you who fear God, to you was the word of this salvation sent forth.
Romans 6:1What shall we say then? Let us continue in sin, that grace may abound still more?
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 →