Romans 4:3
For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness.”
Text-Critical English NT
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 justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God.
4Now to the one who works, his wages are not counted as a gift, but as something owed to him.
Cross References
Mark 12:10Have you not read this Scripture: ‘The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone;
Romans 4:9Is this blessedness then only for the circumcised, or is it also for the uncircumcised? For we say, “Faith was counted to Abraham as righteousness.”
Romans 4:22Therefore, “it was counted to him as righteousness.”
Romans 10:11As the Scripture says, “No one who believes in him will 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 →