Romans 4:23

Now the statement “it was counted to him” was not written only for Abraham's sake,

Text-Critical English NT

In The King James Version

Now it was not written for his sake alone, that it was imputed to him;

In Context

22Therefore, “it was counted to him as righteousness.”

24but for ours also. It will be counted to us who believe in him who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead,

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Cross References

Romans 15:4For everything that was written in former times was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.

1 Corinthians 10:6Now these things happened as examples for us, so that we would not crave evil things as they did.

2 Timothy 3:16All Scripture is inspired by God and is beneficial for teaching, reproof, correction, and instruction in righteousness,

Matthew Henry on Romans 4:10-23

The Case of Abraham. ( a. d. 58.) 9 Cometh this blessedness then upon the circumcision only, or upon the uncircumcision also? for we say that faith was reckoned to Abraham for righteousness. 10 How was it then reckoned? when he was in circumcision, or in uncircumcision? Not in circumcision, but in uncircumcision. 11 And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had yet being uncircumcised: that he might be the father of all them that believe, though they be not… Read the whole commentary →

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